A government-commissioned review has found a record number of start-ups are being founded by women, with the growth of female venturers outstripping male-led companies for the first time.
The Rose Review's 2022 Progress Report, led by NatWest chief executive Alison Rose, revealed there were 5,951 companies established by women in Scotland, which is twice the figure reported in 2018.
In 2019, the Treasury commissioned her to lead an independent review of female entrepreneurship. It partnered with data provider mnAI to uncover data on female-led incorporations over the past three years.
