Ron Martin Bücher

A young man's decision to forgo a bright sports career for military service leads him to the jungles of Vietnam, where he confronts an unseen enemy. Upon returning home, he realizes that his combat skills are just as crucial for navigating the challenges of urban life in America. Interspersed with flashbacks to the vibrant '60s, he grapples with the trauma of his experiences, seeking understanding and redemption from the lasting impact of war.

This report examines the regional complexion of venture capital activity in the UK and Germany over recent years, particularly in the context of spatial concentration versus dispersal. It seeks to identify and explain differences in 'regional' venture capital policy models between the two countries, and the impacts of those policies to date; and finally to ascertain the scope for further policy development and learning from 'best practice'.