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Why Hardware Startups Are Renting Test Equipment
In this episode of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the growing trend of hardware startups renting test equipment rather than buying it. They discuss the financial and operational benefits, using the example of a startup that saved $200,000 by renting a thermal chamber for a six-month validation phase. The hosts break down when renting makes sense versus buying, covering costs, cash flow, and flexibility. They also touch on the rise of equipment-as-a-service platforms and how this model is reshaping capital allocation for early-stage hardware companies. If you're a…
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