Women-owned Small Businesses Growing Faster Than Male-owned

A fast-growing segment, women-owned businesses bring unique credit dynamics shaped by size, lifecycle, and access to capital. Women-owned businesses are no longer a niche segment—they are a defining force in the evolution of the U.S. small business landscape. Today, they account for nearly half of all new business formations and generate approximately $2.7 trillion in annual revenue. Understanding these differences is key to improving risk accuracy and capturing growth.