Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/313284 
Year of Publication: 
2021
Citation: 
[Journal:] Journal of Capital Markets Studies (JCMS) [ISSN:] 2514-4774 [Volume:] 5 [Issue:] 1 [Year:] 2021 [Pages:] 5-27
Publisher: 
Emerald, Bingley
Abstract: 
Purpose - This study aims to fill the gap in previous research that focuses on the superficial aspects of equity crowdfunding (ECF) campaigns and financial practices by examining financial literacy aspects, such as due diligence and valuation, in terms of factors that influence Japanese individual investors' investments in ECF. Design/methodology/approach - The status of information disclosure in ECF campaigns is checked. In addition, the feasibility of the initial due diligence and valuation using this information is verified. Specifically, the lack of financial literacy hypothesis is developed and (1) expected market capitalization in the final fiscal year of the business plan and (2) expected returns on investment (IRR: internal rate of return) are estimated. Findings - ECF campaigns in Japan disclose information equivalent to that obtained by professional venture capitalists. Analysis of the disclosed business plan allows for initial due diligence and valuation. By contrast, due diligence reveals that some projects are unlikely to be listed even if their business plans are met, and others have low IRRs. In addition, a stock acquisition rights project, in which even professional investors are unable to calculate IRRs, is completed at the same rate as a common stock project; this suggests that individual investors lack financial literacy. Originality/value - Analyzing ECF from financial literacy aspects, such as due diligence and valuation, is unique. Such aspects are essential for private equity investments but have not been addressed in previous studies.
Subjects: 
Equity crowdfunding
Financial literacy
IRR (Internal rate of return)
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Document Type: 
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