Scaling up social enterprise: predicament or prospect in a comparative perspective

This article focuses on the intricate nature of scaling practices insocial enterprise organizations (SEOs). The research is based oncase study methodology in two different institutional environments, the Netherlands and Cambodia. Comparing and contrasting these cases, the article raises questions about ways in whichthe institutional environments affect scaling practices. WhilstDutch and Cambodian SEOs upscale to address market deficiencies in dissimilar institutional environments, the dominant strategyin both cases is to scale for depth impact. Under neoliberal market logic, both institutional environments converge in creatingobstacles for SEOs to fully develop their entrepreneurial potentialand contribute to social innovation