“…There are many studies that aim to disentangle the main drivers that affect new firms' success (Aghion, Fally, and Scarpetta 2007; Astebro and Bernhardt 2003; Audretsch 1995; Bastié, Cieply, and Cussy 2011; Bastié, Cieply, and Cussy 2013; Calvino, Criscuolo, and Menon 2015; Carter and Van Auken 2006; Cooper and Gimeno‐Gascon 1992; Deloof, La Rocca, and Vanacker 2019; Franco and Haase 2010; Geroski, Mata, and Portugal 2010; Hogarth and Karelaia 2012; Honjo and Kato 2016; Ogane 2016; Praag and Mirjam 2003; Resende, Cardoso, and Façanha 2016). Among the most effective determinants, the start‐ups' initial ability to access external financing, especially bank loans, has been considered relevant.…”