Abstract : Structural barriers related to gender bias, weak networks of investors, and biases in how investments are made typically prevent a large number of women-led sustainable businesses in emerging economies from scaling their ventures. In this research study, we analyze both the structural barriers faced by women-led sustainable enterprises in emerging economies and the factors that will allow these women-led sustainable enterprise to grow. We focus specifically on how access to venture capital (VC) impacts women-led sustainable enterprises in emerging economies. Data was collected from a sample of 451 women who have been involved in starting and growing an entrepreneurial business. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to identify the primary barriers and opportunities for women entrepreneurs seeking access to VC. A binary logistic regression model was used to examine which specific characteristics of women entrepreneurs were significant predictors of whether or not they would be successful in accessing VC.
Cite : Patel, N. (2026). Women-Led Sustainable Enterprises and Access to Venture Capital: Challenges, Opportunities and Growth Trajectories (1st ed., pp. 126-136). Noble Science Press. https://noblesciencepress.org/chapter/nspebgtrdbaip2026ch-14
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