창업 활성화를 위한 중간 회수시장 발전방안

The basic purpose of this research is to discuss the development of intermediate recovery market for vitalizing start-ups. In order to activate a start-up ecosystem, a positive feedback system with a virtuous cycle of start-up, growth,exit, and re-investment in start-ups could be established. It is necessary to transfer towards an investment-based support system rather than a loan-based system at the start-up stage. As investment in seed, start-up, and early stage companies is done mainly by angel investors, angel investments should be expanded. To activate angel investment, intermediate recovery market in which investment can be recovered before going to the IPO stage should be developed. This research suggests that new alternative policies for changes in the promotion of start-ups and developing intermediate recovery markets should be developed. First, in order to boost start-ups, revisions of the joint surety system and Article 250 of the Unified Bankruptcy Act are needed. To facilitate the launching of new ventures, the emphasis should be placed on the revitalization of the so-called ‘lean start-up.’ Also, a new venture boom needs to be created through the support of various social enterprises and one-person enterprises. In addition, to invigorate the establishment of new businesses, more than anything else, investment in these new ventures needs to be expanded. Second, the expansion of investment requires policy that enhances the attractiveness of investment. For example, the scope of income tax deductions ought to be broadened for angel investors. Concerning income tax deductions, the mandatory holding period for equity interests should be reduced and, to expand investments, an integrated system that incorporates investment losses and gains warrants a second look. A deferred tax plan that defers taxation, which would encourage reinvestment by angels, should also be considered. As an idea to increase the volume of investments, angel investment funds, angel investment matching funds, angel support type secondary funds, etc. should be formed and expanded. Third, in order to expand investments it is necessary to vitalize intermediate recovery markets that allow for pre-IPO exit of investments. Although intermediate recovery markets vary widely, in the case of the United States, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) offer the most dynamic solution. Unlike in the past, recently, M&As have been utilized to maximize the capacity for innovation. As such, the fostering of M&As and the revitalization of transactions can be considered the core policies for the boosting of start-ups in a creative economy.