Research and Development (R&D)
Définition
R&D is the work a company does to create, test, and improve its product or technology, before and after launch, tracked separately from sales, marketing, and general operations on the income statement.
Comment cela se présente dans le financement
In pitch decks and financial models, founders break out R&D spend to show investors how much of a raise funds building the product versus growing revenue.
Questions fréquemment posées
What counts as R&D spending at a startup?
Engineering and product salaries, prototyping, testing, and the technology tools used to build and improve the product. Go-to-market and support costs are excluded.
Are R&D tax credits available to startups?
In several countries, including the US and UK, qualifying companies can claim R&D tax credits or refunds, which can meaningfully extend runway.
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