창업기업의 성장주기별 특성 및 성장요인 분석 : 2024년 창업기업 실태조사 데이터를 중심으로

Purpose - This paper aims to empirically analyze the characteristics and major growth factors of start-up companies by growth cycle using the data of the "2024 Survey on the Status of Start-up Companies (as of 2022)", and to suggest the direction of start-up policy based on this. Design/Methodology/Approach - The growth process of start-up companies was divided into start-up preparation stage, start-up execution stage, and start-up growth stage, and management characteristics and performance indicators of each stage were compared and analyzed. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the human capital and preliminary readiness of the founder in the preparation stage had an important effect on the subsequent start-up execution and growth potential. Findings - This study proposes a redesign of the support policy for start-up companies from the perspective of the growth cycle, strengthening human capital and readiness in the preparation stage, integrated support for funds, sales, and financial capabilities in the implementation stage, and the need for policy support linking R&D, intellectual property rights, and market expansion in the growth stage. This study is expected to be used as basic data to evolve the start-up company policy into a practical growth support policy. Research Implications - The financing structure, workplace location, sales/marketing, and financial management capabilities were identified as key factors that influence the survival and stable operation of the company.