Introduction : why growth? -- A status report on growth-oriented women entrepreneurs -- What we know about the challenges for growth-oriented women -- A star is born! : financing strategies for nascent entrepreneurs -- First things first : financing strategies for early stage firms -- The white knuckle flight : survival strategies for growth-oriented firms, part I -- Brave new world : survival strategies for growth-oriented firms, part II -- Crowdfunding : the new kid on the block -- Liftoff! : financing strategies for scaling up and managing rapid growth -- Going for gold : harvesting value -- No rest : life after harvesting value -- Let the circle be unbroken : women investors