Although prior research in traditional equity financing shows that male founders are
preferred, emerging evidence in low-stakes crowdfunding (eg, rewards-based …

In this paper, we explore the relationship between gender and funding raised through equity
crowdfunding. Using data collected from the population of US equity crowdfunding …

Previous research has found that female entrepreneurs are disadvantaged in traditional
funding markets. Yet, whether the same conclusion can be drawn in the equity crowdfunding …

Purpose Title II of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act aims to make it easier for new
ventures to raise funds from accredited investors via equity crowdfunding. The purpose of …

Research on financial resource acquisition has indicated negative consequences for
entrepreneurs that act feminine when trying to attract investors. Yet, does this remain true in …

Female entrepreneurs are subjected to stereotypes that make it difficult to secure funding.
Crowdfunding challenges many of the causes of this discrimination but we know little about …

Equity crowdfunding has the potential to democratize entrepreneurial finance and provide
female entrepreneurs with new and equal access to early-stage financing. In this paper, we …

This study focuses on the launch phase of the leading reward-based crowdfunding market—
Kickstarter. It documents the behavior of male and female entrepreneurs in raising early …

Female founders seek and receive less startup capital than male entrepreneurs. One reason
for this disparity is a lack of female representation among funders of startups, and a potential …

This paper is an exploratory attempt to understand gender-related differences in the
behavior of investors in firms seeking equity financing. Using data from the Swedish equity …