What Salaries Startup CEOs Earn in 2024?
Kruze Consulting answers frequently asked question ‘What Should my CEO Salary be?’ by looking at payroll data from 110s of seed and venture-backed startups.
How are Startup Employee Strike Prices Set?
It’s a common question: Does the startup board have any flexibility when it comes to setting the strike price for options?
Bookings vs Revenue vs ARR
At Kruze Consulting, we get tons of questions about the difference between bookings, ARR and revenue.
What are Your VC’s Return Expectations Depending on the Stage of Investment?
It is incredibly important that startup founders know what their VCs are going for so that they can be aligned and make smart decisions.
Can You Lose Money if You Sell Treasuries Early?
A lot of startups are finding that, with interest rates going up, they have the opportunity to work with a cash management specialist who can then get them into very safe Treasury and corporate bonds, even packages or bundles of bonds.
Understanding Major Investor Rights: A Guide for VC-Backed Startups
For venture capital-backed startups, navigating the complex landscape of investor rights is crucial, particularly when larger investors are demanding that they get special rights - called “major investor rights.” These rights not only protect the investors’ interests but also shape the relationship between startups and their financial backers.
What is a Secondary Stock Transaction?
Kruze Consulting COO, Scott Orn, explains everything you need to know about secondary stock transactions and why VC firms are buying founder shares.
Should you cap commissions?
A question we get frequently from startup founders is should they cap commissions for their sales team? The reason they ask this question is because they get the financials we prepare at Kruze, and they are startled that the VP of Sales or a top salesperson is making more money than anyone else in the company.
Should founders accrue payroll before VC funding?
This particular scenario has happened in startups. You’ve started a company. You were used to getting a regular paycheck at your previous job, but right now there’s no money to pay yourself, but hopefully there will when you get funded. And at that point, you feel that you could “reimburse” yourself for all the paychecks you missed.
Brex vs Ramp - Which card is best for startups?
Our CPA team compares Brex and Ramp. Which offers the best card for startups? We look at points, expense management features and more.
What are SG&A expenses?
Founders will hear the term “SG&A expenses” thrown around in board meetings a lot. SG&A stands for selling, general, and administrative expenses. One way to think of SG&A expenses is that it’s the cost of running your company.
What is Founder Preferred Stock?
Founder preferred stock is a pretty new thing in the startup game. Historically, founders would always get common stock, usually in the form of founder shares that they received early on.
What Are Capital Expenditures for Startups?
Capital expenditures, otherwise known as CAPEX, are mentioned in startup board meetings all the time. It’s definitely a fundamental term to understand when dealing with startup accounting.
When Fundraising Should You Practice With Less Desirable VCs?
A piece of advice that we hear being given out a lot in the startup world is that, when your startup is fundraising, you should fine-tune your pitch by approaching less desirable or non-target venture capitalists first.
Are Term Sheets Legally Binding?
Term sheets can be a little bit of a gray area in the venture capital/startup world since certain elements, such as the confidentiality agreement, are legally binding.
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