This section presents the results of the study, offering a detailed analysis of the evolution, citation structure, and influence of venture capital (VC) research over the past 25 years. First, the study examines the publication trends in VC research, tracking its growth and identifying key milestones, emerging themes, and shifts in focus over time. This analysis provides insights into how academic interest in VC has evolved, highlighting periods of rapid expansion, stagnation, or shifts in research priorities. By mapping the historical trajectory of VC-related publications, the study helps illustrate how venture capital as a field of study has developed in response to economic changes, technological advancements, and investment trends.,Next, the research evaluates the citation structure of VC literature, measuring the impact and reach of published works based on their citation frequency. By categorizing articles according to their citation thresholds, the study identifies seminal works that have shaped the field, distinguishing between high-impact foundational research and more niche contributions. This citation analysis helps in understanding which topics, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks have been most influential in shaping venture capital discourse.,Finally, the study assesses the most influential journals in VC research using Web of Science (WoS) rankings, conducting both a general impact analysis and a quinquennial (five-year) breakdown to track longitudinal changes in journal influence. This examination identifies leading academic outlets that drive venture capital scholarship, providing insights into which journals consistently publish high-impact VC research and how their influence has shifted over time. By analyzing these trends, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the academic landscape surrounding venture capital, highlighting key research contributions, influential publications, and the overall intellectual progression of the field.,

This Work found a practical way to analyze VC Research over a period of 25 years by using Bibliometric Indicators . Bibliometrics is the field that quantitatively studies bibliographic material (Broadus, 1987) . Bibliometric studies are becoming very popular in the scientific literature, strongly motivated by the access to bibliographic information.