Nationality Russian
Campus Léman
Entered Doctoral Program

2019

Phone +41 78 665 99 90

My research explores the intersection of innovation, finance, and corporate strategy, focusing on how firms assess and leverage innovation outcomes. Specifically, I investigate why some firms choose to innovate internally and delay IPOs, while others pursue external growth through mergers and acquisitions or opt to go public. By examining the influence of financial and organizational structures on these strategic decisions, my work aims to understand how radical and incremental innovation strategies affect firm performance and long-term market success.

Availability date

01.03.2025

Thesis Advisor

Rüdiger Fahlenbrach

Research Interests

Empirical Corporate Finance: Innovations, Private Equity, Venture Capital, M&A

Research Papers

Davydova, D. (2024). Radical vs. Incremental Innovation in M&A: Determinants and Performance Outcomes. Working Paper.
Davydova, D., Fahlenbrach, R., Sanz, L., & Stulz, R.M. (2024). Why Do Startups Become Unicorns Instead of Going Public? Working Paper.

Languages

English, Russian

Current Publications:

N°22-80: The Unicorn Puzzle

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