Entrepreneurial Finance and Emerging Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

The landscape of entrepreneurial finance has recently undergone a profound transformation, driven by the rapid advancement of technologies such as blockchain, and crowdfunding platforms. These innovations have been accelerating the development of new entrepreneurial opportunities and reshaping how entrepreneurs access capital, manage financial resources, and create value in an increasingly competitive market. While these innovations continue to transform industries, other emerging technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and computer vision, present unique challenges and opportunities that could reshape financial ecosystems worldwide.

We invite submissions for a special issue dedicated to examining the intersection of entrepreneurial finance and emerging technologies. This special issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share insights, research findings, and theoretical advancements in this dynamic field.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• The Impact of AI on Entrepreneurial Finance: The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing decision-making processes for entrepreneurs and investors. Machine learning applications in venture capital and private equity. The incorporation of AI techniques in financial risk assessment and management for new ventures. Predictive analytics for startup success and failure.
• The Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: The impact of emerging technologies, such as blockchain technology and crowdfunding platforms, on the entrepreneurial financial ecosystems worldwide.
• Regulatory and Ethical Considerations: Navigating the regulatory landscapes and ethical implications associated with these emerging financial technologies.

This special issue seeks to gather a diverse range of perspectives, including empirical research, theoretical frameworks, and practical case studies, to enrich the dialogue on how entrepreneurial finance is evolving in the digital age.

We encourage submissions from interdisciplinary teams and collaborations between academia and industry. Accepted papers will contribute to a deeper understanding of the interaction between emerging technologies and entrepreneurial finance and their impacts on the overall ecosystem.

Dr. C.S. Richard Chan
Dr. Manoj Mahajan
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Risk and Financial Management is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• entrepreneurial finance
• emerging technologies
• regulation
• ethics