Aim/Purpose: This dissertation
examines the impact of social capital on
high-value-added immigrant
entrepreneurship, focusing on how
networking, interpersonal trust, and
institutional trust shape entrepreneurial
activities in advanced sectors. Research
Design/Methodology: The study utilises
a longitudinal ethnographic approach and
semi-structured interviews to gather
insights from high-value-added
immigrant entrepreneurs, followed by
thematic analysis and inductive multiplecase study to identify key patterns.
Findings: The research highlights the
critical role of social capital, particularly
the importance of weak ties and
horizontal networking in operational
support, interpersonal trust in
establishment, and institutional trust in
strategic decisions across borders.
Contributions: This study advances the
understanding of how social capital
influences high-value-added immigrant
entrepreneurship, offering insights into
the mechanisms behind networking and
trust in immigrant entrepreneurial
contexts. Keywords: Social Capital,
Immigrant Entrepreneurship, HighValue-Added, Networking, Trust,
Ethnography
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