For example, on average across OECD countries, 12% of 15 year old boys are likely to aspire a career as a scientist, architect or engineer, while only 5% of girls do the same (OECD, 2016[30]). Similarly, a career in information and communication technology (ICT) is an aspiration for some 5% of boys and less than 1% of girls. Furthermore, parents’ expectations on STEM related careers tend also to differ significantly by gender (OECD, 2015 [3i ])- There is some evidence that this gap have declined recently (Ernst & Young (EY), 2018(32]). Still, overall, the participation of women in STEM is significantly higher than the participation in venture capital financed entrepreneurship. Regarding debt financing, female entrepreneurs face more limited access to credit and even if they receive funding, they are confronted with higher interest rates (Bellucci, Borisov and Zazzaro, 2010(33]; Alesina, Lotti and Mistrulli, 2013(34]).