Christoph Zott

FriCSo: How to Translate a New Technology into a Business (Model)? (A)

By  Christoph Loch,  Christoph Zott,  Amir Guttman,  Paivi Jokela,  Doron Nahmias
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The case describes the evolution of a startup company in Israel, from the technical idea (a technology to reduce friction between moving parts), through the first financing round, the development of an innovative business model, and the resolution into revenue generation.

    Published 18 Jul 2008

    Reference 5510

    Topic Operations

    Industry Venture Capital,  Automotive

    Region Global

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    FriCSo: How to Translate a New Technology into a Business (Model)? (A)

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    The case describes the evolution of a startup company in Israel, from the technical idea (a technology to reduce friction between moving parts), through the first financing round, the development of an innovative business model, and the resolution into revenue generation.
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      FriCSo: Designing the New Business (Model) (B)

      By  Christoph Loch,  Christoph Zott,  Amir Guttman,  Paivi Jokela,  Doron Nahmias
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      The case describes the evolution of a startup company in Israel, from the technical idea (a technology to reduce friction between moving parts), through the first financing round, the development of an innovative business model, and the resolution into revenue generation.

        Published 18 Jul 2008

        Reference 5510

        Topic Operations

        Industry Venture Capital,  Automotive

        Region Global

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        FriCSo: Designing the New Business (Model) (B)

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        The case describes the evolution of a startup company in Israel, from the technical idea (a technology to reduce friction between moving parts), through the first financing round, the development of an innovative business model, and the resolution into revenue generation.
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          FriCSo: Executing the New Business (Model) (C)

          By  Christoph Loch,  Christoph Zott,  Amir Guttman,  Paivi Jokela,  Doron Nahmias
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          The case describes the evolution of a startup company in Israel, from the technical idea (a technology to reduce friction between moving parts), through the first financing round, the development of an innovative business model, and the resolution into revenue generation.

            Published 18 Jul 2008

            Reference 5510

            Topic Operations

            Industry Venture Capital,  Automotive

            Region Global

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            FriCSo: Executing the New Business (Model) (C)

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            The case describes the evolution of a startup company in Israel, from the technical idea (a technology to reduce friction between moving parts), through the first financing round, the development of an innovative business model, and the resolution into revenue generation.
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              Cumberland Entertainment (A): Expanding with Private Equity?

              By  Christoph Zott,  Abigail Leland
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              Cumberland Entertainment, a niche music producer, was looking for capital to finance its planned expansion. CEO, Tom Smith, entered into negotiations with private equity firms, and struck an agreement that turned out to be incomplete. As a result, serious problems arose between financial investors and management.

                Published 01 Dec 2004

                Reference 5242

                Topic Entrepreneurship

                Region Other Regions

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                Cumberland Entertainment (A): Expanding with Private Equity?

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                Cumberland Entertainment, a niche music producer, was looking for capital to finance its planned expansion. CEO, Tom Smith, entered into negotiations with private equity firms, and struck an agreement that turned out to be incomplete. As a result, serious problems arose between financial investors and management.
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                  Cumberland Entertainment (B): The Revised Offer

                  By  Christoph Zott,  Abigail Leland
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                  This is the second of a four-case series. Cumberland Entertainment, a niche music producer, was looking for capital to finance its planned expansion. CEO Tom Smith entered into negotiations with private equity firms, and struck an agreement that turned out to be incomplete. As a result, serious problems arose between financial investors and management.

                    Published 01 Dec 2004

                    Reference 5242

                    Topic Entrepreneurship

                    Region Other Regions

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                    Cumberland Entertainment (B): The Revised Offer

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                    This is the second of a four-case series. Cumberland Entertainment, a niche music producer, was looking for capital to finance its planned expansion. CEO Tom Smith entered into negotiations with private equity firms, and struck an agreement that turned out to be incomplete. As a result, serious problems arose between financial investors and management.
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                      Cumberland Entertainment (C): Excess Cash

                      By  Christoph Zott,  Abigail Leland
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                      Cumberland Entertainment, a niche music producer, was looking for capital to finance its planned expansion. CEO, Tom Smith, entered into negotiations with private equity firms, and struck an agreement that turned out to be incomplete. As a result, serious problems arose between financial investors and management.

                        Published 01 Dec 2004

                        Reference 5242

                        Topic Entrepreneurship

                        Region Other Regions

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                        Cumberland Entertainment (C): Excess Cash

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                        Cumberland Entertainment, a niche music producer, was looking for capital to finance its planned expansion. CEO, Tom Smith, entered into negotiations with private equity firms, and struck an agreement that turned out to be incomplete. As a result, serious problems arose between financial investors and management.
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                          Webraska Mobile Technologies (B): September 2004

                          By  Christoph Zott
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                          The French firm, Webraska, was established in 1998 to offer a wireless navigation solution as an alternative to maps and CD-ROM based car navigation tools. The business model was based on access through mobile phones and car terminals, and on different access modes such as SMS, WAP, and call centers.

                            Published 01 Nov 2004

                            Reference 4992

                            Topic Entrepreneurship

                            Region Europe

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                            Webraska Mobile Technologies (B): September 2004

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                            The French firm, Webraska, was established in 1998 to offer a wireless navigation solution as an alternative to maps and CD-ROM based car navigation tools. The business model was based on access through mobile phones and car terminals, and on different access modes such as SMS, WAP, and call centers.
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                              Cumberland Entertainment (D): Exiting the Deal

                              By  Christoph Zott,  Abigail Leland
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                              Cumberland Entertainment, a niche music producer, was looking for capital to finance its planned expansion. CEO, Tom Smith, entered into negotiations with private equity firms, and struck an agreement that turned out to be incomplete. As a result, serious problems arose between financial investors and management.

                                Published 12 Jan 2004

                                Reference 5242

                                Topic Entrepreneurship

                                Region Other Regions

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                                Cumberland Entertainment (D): Exiting the Deal

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                                Cumberland Entertainment, a niche music producer, was looking for capital to finance its planned expansion. CEO, Tom Smith, entered into negotiations with private equity firms, and struck an agreement that turned out to be incomplete. As a result, serious problems arose between financial investors and management.
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                                  Webraska Mobile Technologies (A): May 2001

                                  By  Christoph Zott,  Iwona Bancerek
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                                  The French firm, Webraska, was established in 1998 to offer a wireless navigation solution as an alternative to maps and CD-ROM based car navigation tools. The business model was based on access through mobile phones and car terminals, and on different access modes such as SMS, WAP, and call centers.

                                    Published 11 Jan 2004

                                    Reference 4992

                                    Topic Entrepreneurship

                                    Region Europe

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                                    Webraska Mobile Technologies (A): May 2001

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                                    The French firm, Webraska, was established in 1998 to offer a wireless navigation solution as an alternative to maps and CD-ROM based car navigation tools. The business model was based on access through mobile phones and car terminals, and on different access modes such as SMS, WAP, and call centers.
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                                      Building Businesses at Brainspark Plc.

                                      By  Christoph Zott,  Iwona Bancerek
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                                      In June of 1999, Steward Dodd, Noah Freedman, and Richard Davidson established Brainspark, a British business incubator designed to support and grow fledgling new businesses. The Brainspark business model was built on a blend of investing, mentoring, and teamwork, and the creation of an environment that would facilitate and enable knowledge and information sharing among companies.

                                        Published 17 Jul 2002

                                        Reference 5024

                                        Topic Entrepreneurship

                                        Region Europe

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                                        Building Businesses at Brainspark Plc.

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                                        In June of 1999, Steward Dodd, Noah Freedman, and Richard Davidson established Brainspark, a British business incubator designed to support and grow fledgling new businesses. The Brainspark business model was built on a blend of investing, mentoring, and teamwork, and the creation of an environment that would facilitate and enable knowledge and information sharing among companies.
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