U.S. General Accounting Office

Federally Funded Research at Institutions of Higher Education
(GAO-04-223SP)

29.
In what year did your institution begin to allow the receipt of equity in a startup company? (Please enter the year in the box below.)
 

30.
What is the maximum percentage of equity ownership (for example, stock or rights to receive stock) that your institution can hold in a startup company?
1. 5 percent or less
2. 6 - 10 percent
3. 11 - 19 percent
4. 20 - 29 percent
5. 30 - 39 percent
6. 40 - 49 percent
7. 50 percent or more
8. Our institution's policy does not specify a maximum percentage
9. No answer

31.
Currently, in how many startup companies does your institution hold equity? (Enter number in box below. If none enter 0.)
 

32.
What is the average (mean) percentage of equity held in these startup companies? (Enter percentage in box below. If you do not hold equity in any companies, enter 'NA'.)
 

33.
During the past 3 years, has your institution revised its policy concerning the percentage of equity ownership that can be held in a startup company?
1. No
2. Yes
3. It is currently being revised
4. No answer

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