Gender bias in venture capital distorts funding decisions

In a new article for LSE Business Review, Ana Barjašić and Dario Krpan explore gender bias in venture capital funding. Although funding should be allocated based on the strength of the business case presented, their research shows that strong gender bias exists, where companies run by women are overlooked in favour of companies run by men. This bias is especially problematic in Europe, where public funding plays a dominant role in supporting start-ups and innovative entrepreneurial ventures.