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Korshunova, Elisabeth ; Tiberius, Victor ; Cesinger, Beate ; Bouncken, Ricarda B.:
Potential pitfalls of startup integrations : an exploratory study.
In: Journal of Business Venturing Insights.
Bd. 15
(2021)
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- e00237.
ISSN 2352-6734
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbvi.2021.e00237
Abstract
This paper aims to confirm pitfalls relevant in the integration stage of startup acquisitions mentioned in the literature and to identify new ones. To accomplish this, we conducted a literature review and a multiple case study with semi-structured, qualitative expert interviews. The results indicate the integration of an acquired startup may be challenged by potential pitfalls relating to acquirers or startups or a lack of their concordance. Unfavorable integration process attributes can also harm the integration success. We identified a lack of national-cultural fit and low performance of the integration team as additional potential pitfalls.