Opinion

November 24, 2020

Why innovation consultancies shouldn’t charge fees

More innovation consultancies are moving to take an equity share in the startups they build, rather thank charging clients a fixed fee. Madrid-based Byld explains why this works for them.


Javier Marin

3 min read

In September, Rainmaking announced that it would accelerate plans for a no-fee model of working with clients. No day rates for consulting, but instead, a share of ventures built together with the client.

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