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Harshit Rajaiya is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. His expertise spans entrepreneurial finance, venture capital, FinTech, and corporate financial policies. He holds a PhD in Finance from Boston College, a Post-Graduate Diploma from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur.
Research Interests: Dr. Rajaiya’s work focuses on innovation-driven capital structures, venture capital financing dynamics, FinTech industry trends, and the role of online reviews (e.g., Glassdoor) in shaping corporate financial strategies. He explores how intellectual property, student loans, and social responsibility initiatives influence entrepreneurial firms’ access to capital and risk-taking behavior.
Recent Research Trends: His publications address emerging themes such as the interplay between innovation success and corporate payout policies, fintech’s disruptive impact on traditional finance, and the strategic implications of angel vs. venture capital investments. Recent projects include analyzing how employee ratings affect external financing decisions and the Biden administration’s student loan policies on startups.
Grants & Funding: He has secured funding from Telfer’s Responsible Wealth Cluster ($9,500), SSHRC ($47,933), and internal grants totaling over $60,000. Key projects include CSR activities’ impact on equity offerings and digital infrastructure’s role in entrepreneurship.
Research Collaborations: Collaborations involve institutions like Boston College and global conferences such as the European Finance Association. His work bridges empirical finance with real-world entrepreneurial challenges, emphasizing data-driven insights.
