Impacts of FinTech, Alternative Funding Sources, and Behavioral Economics on Startup Growth

The rapid evolution of financial technology is transforming how entrepreneurs secure funding and navigate an increasingly digital financial landscape. New financing mechanisms are expanding opportunities for business creation while challenging many of the assumptions that have shaped traditional financial systems. At the same time, growing attention to behavioral factors is deepening our understanding of the judgments and choices that influence entrepreneurial success. As technological innovation and human decision-making become more closely intertwined, important questions are emerging about the future of entrepreneurial finance. These developments highlight the need for a deeper understanding of how digital financial ecosystems are reshaping entrepreneurship and economic growth. Impacts of FinTech, Alternative Funding Sources, and Behavioral Economics on Startup Growth examines the growing influence of financial technology on entrepreneurial finance and explores how emerging funding models are reshaping access to capital. This book investigates the role of human behavior in financial decision-making, highlighting how entrepreneurs and investors respond to opportunities presented by digital financial ecosystems. Through research and international case studies, this book provides insight into the factors that shape success in fintech-enabled entrepreneurial environments. Covering topics such as crowdfunding, investor psychology, and social enterprises, this book is an indispensable academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, entrepreneurs, startup founders, business owners, investors, venture capital professionals, angel investors, financial technology (FinTech) professionals, business consultants, startup advisors, policymakers, and more.