This article presents the findings of a systematic literature review (SLR) of the gender and
entrepreneurship literature published in 18 journals over a 30-year period. The SLR sought …

Female entrepreneurship to date represents a key component of the business sector
worldwide as, in 2012 more than 187 million out of 400 million entrepreneurs were women …

Scholars note the importance of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in promoting new venture
activity. Yet to date, limited focus has been given to its impact on female venturing …

In this study, we examine whether female entrepreneurs are held to a different standard than
male entrepreneurs in obtaining financing from banks. To test this idea, we draw from the …

Although the vast majority of small firms in developing countries never expand beyond a few
employees, some experience rapid and substantial growth. This study explores factors …

Knowledge production in entrepreneurship requires inclusivity as well as diversity and
pluralism in research perspectives and approaches. In this article, the authors address …

From 2021 onwards, female entrepreneurship is expected to grow very substantially as a
result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The introduction of teleworking and staggered hours in …

Purpose–Interest in women entrepreneurs from various backgrounds has led to increased
publication in the literature about particular women's entrepreneurship issues. However …

There is a substantial literature on the relationship between gender and access to finance.
However, most studies have been concerned with access to debt finance. More recently, the …

Abstract H arrison RT and L eitch C. Voodoo institution or entrepreneurial university? Spin-
off companies, the entrepreneurial system and regional development in the UK, Regional …