21, July 2025

Mapping the Risk Landscape: A Bibliometric Analysis of Startup Risk Management Research (1986–2025)

VOLUME-11; ISSUE-7; JULY-2025

Author(s): Rajitna Balakrishnan

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Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies , Central University of Kerala

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202507021     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202507021


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This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research on risk management in startups, based on 399 English-language research articles indexed in the Scopus database. Risk management in startups involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating uncertainties that threaten the survival and growth of early-stage ventures. The objective is to map the evolution of scholarly work from 1986 to 2025, identify dominant themes, authors, and collaborations, and examine the adoption of risk management strategies across various startup sectors. The findings reveal a sharp increase in publications post-2020, driven by heightened awareness of risk in volatile markets. The United States, China, and India emerge as key contributors, with India exhibiting growing international collaboration, particularly with the United States. Thematic analysis shows that most studies focus on financial, operational, and technological risks, with limited exploration into sustainability and ethical risks. Practical implications include the need for contextualized risk frameworks in emerging economies, enhanced interdisciplinary research, and better integration of AI-driven strategies into startup ecosystems. The study provides valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and startup stakeholders aiming to foster resilient and sustainable entrepreneurial ventures.

Risk management, Startups, Bibliometric analysis, Strategic risk, Startup ecosystems, Innovation, Entrepreneurial risk

Rajitna Balakrishnan (2025); Mapping the Risk Landscape: A Bibliometric Analysis of Startup Risk Management Research (1986–2025), International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-7, Pp. 137-145.        Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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