Sandra Correia

Sandra Correia is an **Invited Assistant Professor** at **Católica Porto Business School** (University of Porto) and a researcher at the **Research Center in Management and Economics (CEGE)**. She holds a **PhD in Management (specialization in Finance)** (2013–2023), a **Master in Finance** (2009–2012), and a **Bachelor in Economics** (1995–2000), all from the University of Porto.

Her research focuses on **crowdfunding mechanisms**, **entrepreneurial finance**, **corporate debt maturity**, and **investor behavior**. Key topics include equity crowdfunding dynamics, competition in crowdfunding markets, and startup financing strategies. She also explores **financial performance evaluation** in firms and cross-country comparisons of corporate debt policies.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to **Quality Education** and **Sustainable Cities and Communities** through analysis of entrepreneurial ecosystems and financial inclusion.

Correia has published extensively in journals like *Small Business Economics* and *Journal of Technology Transfer*, with notable works on investor choices in equity crowdfunding and drivers of fundraising success. Her research is widely cited and accessed, with over 50,000 reads on platforms like ResearchGate.

No specific grants, labs, or teams are mentioned, but her collaborations span international institutions, particularly in analyzing crowdfunding platforms and corporate finance strategies.