Women across the United States started 49 % of all new businesses in 2024 signalling a seismic shift in American entrepreneurship. The surge up 69 % since 2019 suggests women are driving the nation's startup boom and reshaping the small‑business landscape.
This growth spurt coincides with a broader rise in US business formation. Overall application numbers remained elevated last year, and more than half of new ventures were profitable. With applications in June 2025 up 20 % from June 2024, analysts expect women's share of new companies to climb even higher.
