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Lars Silver is a Professor at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) within the Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship at Umeå University, Sweden. He holds a Docent (associate professor equivalent) and is recognized as a university teacher. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, SME financing mechanisms, crowdfunding dynamics, venture capital strategies, and regional economic development. Silver has conducted extensive studies on bank-SME relationships, control aversion in entrepreneurial contexts, and the impact of social capital on business angel networks.
Key research areas include analyzing financing challenges faced by small businesses, evaluating the role of local savings banks in advisory services, and exploring the sustainability of entrepreneurial ventures in peripheral regions. His work often employs longitudinal panel data and case studies from the Swedish context. Notable research projects include a sustainability analysis of public housing companies (2016-2021) and studies on crowdfunding trends in Sweden.
Publications span topics such as venture capital portfolio performance, the influence of syndication on investment outcomes, and the evolution of business angel networks. Silver frequently collaborates with institutions like Tillväxtverket (Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth) and has presented at conferences including ICSB World Conference and the Nordic Retail and Wholesale Conference. His research emphasizes practical implications for policymakers, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs.
