High-growth firms and scale-ups: a review and research agenda

Guilherme Fowler A. Monteiro

RAUSP Management Journal, 2019, vol. 54, issue 1, 96-111

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to conduct an extensive review and advances a framework for the literature of high-growth firms (HGFs) and scale-ups. Design/methodology/approach - This paper takes the form of a literature review. Findings - The author makes three specific contributions. First, he presents a broad review of high growth in firms, shedding light on the different levels of analysis. Second, he advances a characterization of scale-up companies to enable a better basis for discussion. Finally, he identifies gaps in the existing literature and suggest paths for future research. Originality/value - The interest in HGFs and those referred to as scale-ups has increased considerably in recent years. Despite this trend, existing studies still have conceptual divergences and a gap separating theoretical inputs from the actual experiences of entrepreneurs.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Start-ups; High-growth firms; Scale-ups (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1108/RAUSP-03-2018-0004

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