Most scalers operate in less knowledge-intensive services
The funding mix of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises differs from that of large firms
SMEs systematically perceive a more limited access to external financing
Access to finance remains the primary barrier to innovation among small firms
The number of policy initiatives in place increases with the number of institutions involved and the intensity of targeting efforts
Not all institutions promoting scale up finance are responsible for SME&E policy
There is a high number of institutions involved in scale up finance policies, with different degrees of decentralisation
Few initiatives embed additional coordination mechanisms by design
Most scale up finance policies are targeted
Some countries place a stronger focus on start-ups and high-growth firms, but not all