Venture Capital Blog

Raising capital isn’t just another task on a founder’s to-do list — it’s a full-time job. And if you’ve been through it before, you already know: getting an investor’s attention is one thing — keeping their trust is another.

When it comes to funding research and development (R&D) in the US, businesses often have two options: R&D tax credits and grants. Both aim to support innovation in the companies, but they operate differently and offer certain advantages. 

Over the past few years, innovative solutions in the financial industry have become widespread. One segment that took place in this direction is fundraising. Innovations in financial technology have transformed the definition and practice of fundraising, especially for modern-day start-ups and startups that are medium-scale enterprises.

From centralizing or automating some functions to increasing companies’ access to funding, FinTech helps firms collect funds faster and more effectively. In today’s fundraising environment, it is essential to question FinTech's significance to this topic.

Rich Communication Services (RCS) is emerging as a key player in the evolving fundraising scene, and it shows potential to transform investor communications. RCS provides an innovative platform that promotes real-time, transparent interactions, which could considerably improve relationships with prospective investors.