
Market Access and Go To Market
First Rate Connect supports founders with tech build capabilities, connections to capital, and direct market access to the US through First Rate as a channel partner—all without taking equity.
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Building with, and Enabling Founders
Market Access Program
Build with First Rate as the world’s leading wealthtech innovator. We know what it takes to go to market and win with the world’s top banks, external asset managers and family offices.
Our 14 week program covers market fit analysis and a go to market roadmap, so founders build products that can sell.
Build with the First Rate’s AI developer team to quickly prototype your business idea at significant time and cost savings, while you keep 100% of the IP.
Venture Build
We partner with founders across all stages of business maturity
From ideation to go to market. We have a sincere approach to serving and journeying with innovative companies for the long run.
1-1 Consultative Design with First Rate MDs and Ecosystem Experts
First Rate serves 500+ Financial Institutions in the US and the largest asset managers and family offices in the region. Receive mentorship and advisory with true industry knowledge.
Industry-Agnostic Product Build
Fractional CTO services and AI developer support from our Professional Services team in Pune that already builds financial products at institutional standards. Raise your next round with confidence from owning 100% of the IP.
Go to market access in APAC, South Asia, and the US
Special Incentives
Reduce the average enterprise sales cycle from 24 months to less than half by working with First Rate as your channel partner.
Leverage First Rate partnerships to set up office at minimal admin overheads, be it in Colombo or at the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Fundraising
Access to our network of founder-friendly investors – be it VCs or angel investors.
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