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The rise of digital technologies has ushered in a new era of entrepreneurship known as digital entrepreneurship, which is crucial for fostering socio-economic development. Despite its importance, the factors contributing to the emergence of digital entrepreneurship remain poorly explored in the academic environment. This special issue seeks to fill this gap. To do so, we conducted a comprehensive literature review of 40 peer-reviewed articles indexed within Scopus and Web of Science. Our review identified ten key factors grouped into individual, organizational, and ecosystem levels. While factors like digitalization are closely associated with the digital landscape, personality traits relate to wider entrepreneurial research. We propose a multi-level conceptual framework that emphasizes essential digital elements to enhance comprehension and stimulate the growth of digital entrepreneurship. JEL Codes: M13, O31, O33