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How VC-Backed Startups Can Set Up and Use Credit Facilities

How VC-Backed Startups Can Set Up and Use Credit Facilities

Learn how VC-backed startups can strategically set up and use credit facilities to manage cash flow, bridge funding rounds, and scale operations without diluting founder equity.
Published on Thu, 24 April 2025
Balancing Salary Expectations with Equity: A Guide for Startup Founders

Balancing Salary Expectations with Equity: A Guide for Startup Founders

Learn how startup founders can balance salary expectations with equity ownership. This guide covers early-stage compensation, equity dilution, vesting schedules, and practical tips for long-term success.
Published on Wed, 16 April 2025
Understanding fixed costs

Understanding fixed costs

Fixed costs are crucial for startups. Learn what fixed costs are, why they matter, and strategies to manage them effectively to optimize cash flow and plan for growth.
Published on Wed, 26 February 2025
Variable costs are a key factor for startup success

Variable costs are a key factor for startup success

Learn how variable costs impact startups and discover strategies to manage them effectively for financial stability and growth
Published on Wed, 19 February 2025
How do startups use warrants?

How do startups use warrants?

Learn about startup warrants, a key financial instrument for fundraising, debt financing, and strategic partnerships. Understand the benefits, risks, and important considerations for issuing warrants, including dilution, tracking, and legal advice.
Published on Wed, 12 February 2025
What is amortization?

What is amortization?

Amortization is crucial for startups, impacting loan repayment and intangible asset accounting. Learn how it affects your finances and how to strategize effectively.
Published on Wed, 5 February 2025
Transfer pricing for startups: Navigating international growth

Transfer pricing for startups: Navigating international growth

Learn how transfer pricing impacts startups expanding internationally. Understand its importance for tax compliance, fundraising, and scalability. Get expert tips on navigating cross-border transactions.
Published on Sun, 2 February 2025
Managing your startup’s overhead costs

Managing your startup’s overhead costs

How can startups effectively manage overhead costs? This guide covers practical strategies like remote work, automation, outsourcing, and smart accounting to extend runway and boost profitability.
Published on Wed, 29 January 2025
Understanding unit economics for startups

Understanding unit economics for startups

What are unit economics and why are they crucial for startups? Learn how to calculate CAC, LTV, and more to understand your business's profitability and scalability.
Published on Fri, 24 January 2025
What is accounts receivable turnover?

What is accounts receivable turnover?

Learn what accounts receivable turnover is how to calculate it and why it's crucial for startup cash flow fundraising and financial health.
Published on Sun, 19 January 2025
Understanding operating leverage: A startup's path to profitability

Understanding operating leverage: A startup's path to profitability

How can startups use operating leverage to their advantage? Explore the relationship between fixed and variable costs and their impact on scalability, profitability, and competitive edge.
Published on Wed, 15 January 2025
Understanding net income: The bottom line for your startup

Understanding net income: The bottom line for your startup

What is net income and why is it crucial for startup success? Learn how to calculate it, understand its importance for investors, and track your startup's financial health.
Published on Fri, 10 January 2025
Understanding non-GAAP Metrics for startups

Understanding non-GAAP Metrics for startups

How do investors use non-GAAP metrics to assess startups? Explore key metrics like CAC payback, ARR, and GMV, and understand how they reveal a startup's true growth potential.
Published on Fri, 3 January 2025
What are SG&A expenses?

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.
Published on Thu, 26 December 2024
What does additional paid-in capital (APIC) mean for startups?

What does additional paid-in capital (APIC) mean for startups?

At Kruze Consulting, we work closely with venture capital-backed startups, helping them navigate the complexities of accounting as they scale. One area that's often misunderstood is additional paid-in capital (APIC).
Published on Sun, 22 December 2024
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