@article{KorshunovaTiberiusCesingeretal.2021,
  author    = {Korshunova, Elisabeth and Tiberius, Victor and Cesinger, Beate and Bouncken, Ricarda B.},
  title     = {Potential pitfalls of startup integrations},
  series = {Journal of Business Venturing Insights},
  volume    = {15},
  journal   = {Journal of Business Venturing Insights},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {2352-6734},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jbvi.2021.e00237},
  year      = {2021},
  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.},
  language  = {en}
}