STARTUP FINANCING MECHANISMS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ANGEL INVESTMENT, VENTURE CAPITAL, BANK LENDING, AND STATE GRANTS
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https://doi.org/10.65451/iqtisodiyotuzb.v6i8.14236Annotasiya
This paper analyzes the main startup financing mechanisms, including angel investors, venture capital, bank loans, and state grants, from a theoretical and comparative perspective. Specifically, it examines how these financing instruments support startups at different stages of development and evaluates recent trends in Uzbekistan’s startup ecosystem. The findings indicate that diversified financing sources and increasing state support are contributing to the rapid growth of startups and innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan.
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