Finance is the most critical, and most distracting, part of a new startup. We understand what makes the finances work for startups, having hands-on experience in what is needed - planning, fundraising, treasury, revenue analytics, investor relations, and much more. We sit with you as your trusted partner, an executive team member working no differently to those on your staff. The key difference? We are fractional, so we only provide what you need, as you need it and conserve your cash for more important things.
budgeting, planning and forecasting
Budgets are a pain. Financial plans are worse - they are complex pieces of gibberish numbers. However, these are a necessary part of any successful startup. We make it straightforward. You tell us the plan, the strategy, the risks, the moving parts, and we will pull it together. We start with a two-hour interview that looks at covers every part of your business, including the things you probably never thought about. How much office space will you need? What about for next year's headcount - more desks, more computers? Did you think about local city business registrations? What about Delaware franchise tax? Did you remember your business insurance? How about telephone reimbursements? We though of all of those things. How refreshing!
financial planning and analysis
Reporting numbers is great, and a key part of your back office operations, but what are those numbers telling you? Our experienced analysts understand the numbers and know the trends. We will convert numbers into easy-to-digest insights that let you know how your business is running. The key part? We let you know what's happening before the board asks you about it. That's a conversation you don't want to be having with your board. That's refreshing!
board and investor relations
Keeping investors and the board happy is one part science and two parts magic. That's an easy recipe, but where does the magic come from? We have deep experience in working on and with boards that give you a step up. Will they adopt your incentive plan? What should we pay the new executives? How much will we need in our next funding round? We've been there and done that.