Consolidating and advancing knowledge on the post-entry performance of international new ventures

This article introduces the Special Issue on post-entry performance of international new ventures (INVs), including the selected papers. It consolidates empirical knowledge on this topic area, particularly regarding the themes addressed in the Special Issue's studies. These pertain to the influence on post-entry performance of the geographic scope, post-internationalisation speed dimensions of international intensity, spread, and diversity, learning capabilities, network resources, niche strategy, internationalisation timing and commitment mode of INVs. The article also addresses the issues associated with measuring post-entry performance among INVs and discusses next steps and future research implications.