Contribution de la cotation en Bourse à l’entrepreneuriat international

In the context of globalization and increased competition, openings to international markets are a necessity for some SMEs. To achieve this, the entrepreneur agrees, not without risk, to make costly investments. Often, the financial resources are lacking. A presence on the stock market is likely to provide solutions. The objective of this article is to verify if indeed Stock Exchange listing promotes the international development of SMEs. The interest is to offer ideas for improving financial conditions for SMEs wishing to invest in international market and to participate, from a theoretical point of view, in the interdisciplinary exchange between finance and international entrepreneurship. The general conclusion of the empirical study suggests a rather positive and significant effect of stock exchange listing on SME internationalization, on the whole, particularly from a dynamic perspective.