Anna Söderblom

Anna Söderblom is an Affiliated Researcher at the Stockholm School of Economics within the Department of Management and Organization. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in startup finance, venture capital, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

• Current research focus: Capital structure dynamics in new ventures
• Teaching roles: Course director, lecturer, and thesis supervisor across bachelor’s, master’s, and executive MBA levels
• Industry experience: Managerial roles in Swedish IT and venture capital sectors
• Additional role: Professional board member outside SSE

Her research explores how funding sources, investor behaviors, and policy interventions shape startup trajectories. Recent studies analyze path dependency in capital structures (2021), risk mitigation strategies among business angels (2016), and the impact of government subsidies on resource accumulation (2015).

Anna’s academic contributions span peer-reviewed journals like Entrepreneurship, Theory and Practice and Research Policy, book chapters on private equity, and conference presentations at venues such as the Academy of Management Meeting and Babson Conference. Her work intersects finance, entrepreneurship, and public policy, emphasizing empirical analysis of funding mechanisms.

Contact: Anna.Soderblom@hhs.se | +46 8 736 93 41