A Familiar Face: Measuring Visual Similarity in Venture Capital
Abstract
This study examines whether facial similarity influences how individuals evaluate entrepreneurs. The objective is to understand whether and how such cues affect perceptions of entrepreneurs and, by extension, access to early-stage financing.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
Publication details
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint