Born Global [BG] phenomenon refers to firms that internationalize rapidly from inception, often prioritizing global markets over domestic ones. Critical indicators of BGs encompass the speed of international engagement, significance of global initiatives, and breadth of operations across geographies. Despite the rising influence of emerging economies in the global arena, BG research predominantly centers on developed economies, leaving a research void. We offer an in-depth review of this scholarship, with a comprehensive analysis of 149 BG studies over three decades, revealing an underrepresentation in premier journals, geographical biases, and a need for thematic unity. The European context dominates the research, primarily anchored in the International New Venture Framework, followed by Internationalization Theory, with a conspicuous absence of insights from emerging economies. This paper addresses this breach, emphasizing the unique challenges BGs encounter in developing nations, such as limited information, expertise, regulatory barriers, and financial constraints. The study illuminates the pressing need for a more inclusive and multidisciplinary approach to BG research, particularly in the context of emerging markets. By cataloging and critically evaluating extant literature, we aim to refine the BG research narrative, offering a foundation for future scholarly endeavors in entrepreneurship, international business, and related disciplines.
