Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Balaji, K. Title A name given to the resource Scaling up women-led businesses: A critical analysis of crowdfunding and alternative financing models Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Crowdfunding and Alternative Financing Models for Women Entrepreneurs;pp.65-100 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9193-8.ch003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9193-8.ch003</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105008744427?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105008744427?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Balaji K., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource Women-led businesses have gained significant traction globally, yet many still face barriers to accessing traditional forms of financing. Crowdfunding and alternative financing models present new opportunities for these entrepreneurs to scale up and grow their ventures. This study critically examines how these models impact the growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability of women-led businesses. It identifies both the advantages and limitations of using crowdfunding and alternative financing mechanisms, such as peer-to-peer lending and microfinance, in fostering entrepreneurial success. The research further explores the challenges women entrepreneurs encounter in adopting these models, including the gender bias present in many crowdfunding platforms. This paper presents actionable solutions for improving the effectiveness of alternative financing in supporting women-led businesses. The study's findings contribute to both academic research and practical business strategies, offering a roadmap for empowering women entrepreneurs in the evolving financial landscape. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-836939195-2; 979-836939193-8; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online