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Accounting

Affordable Accounting

Affordable Monthly Bookkeeping for Startups

Accounting for Startups

Accounting 101 for Startups
Key terms, tips and tricks, free financial models, taxes and more

Startup Bookkeeping
Kruze is a leader in bookkeeping services for startups

Strategic Financial and Accounting Advice

VC Due Diligence Preparation
We get your startup ready for the VC process

Part Time CFOs
Outsourced CFOs to help manage your growing startup

Industry Specializations
Industry specific expertise in bookkeeping, tax, FP&A and beyond

Financial Modeling
Projections, budgets and FP&A help for seed venture funded companies

Startup Financial Advisory
Financial advice for fundraising, cash management, board reporting & more
Tax

Tax Return Experts

Startup Tax Returns
Kruze is a leader in startup tax filings, advice and more

C-Corp Tax Deadlines
2025 Tax Deadlines For C-Corp Startups

Tax Calculators

Tax Return Estimator
How Much Does a Startup Tax Return Cost?

R&D Credit Calculator
How much can your startup save in payroll taxes?

Delaware Tax Calculator
Delaware Franchise Tax Calculator

Tax Credit Center - Which of the 700+ Credits Are Best?

Tax Credits for Startups
Did you know even money losing startups can get up to $250,000?

Research & Development Credits
Reduce your startup's burn with Research & Development tax credits

California R&D Tax Credit
Doing R&D or engineering work in CA? You are probably eligible

WOTC
Hiring veterans and felons? You may be eligible

CA Sales Tax Exemption
CA hardware startups doing R&D can pay less sales tax

Health Insurance Credit
Eligibility requirements are challenging for most VC-backed companies
VC + M&A Support

Former VCs Here to Help Your Startup

Venture Capital Finance Experts
Experts in raising capital and working with VCs

Venture Debt Experts
Venture Debt fundraising advice for VC backed startups

Startup M&A Accounting
Experience helping funded startups navigate the M&A diligence process

409A Valuations
High quality 409A's at a discounted price

VC Due Diligence Checklist
Kruze's clients raise $1B+ a year in VC funding; this checklist will help you prepare
Pricing
Careers
Startup Resources

Early-Stage Tax Tips

Do unprofitable companies need to file tax returns? Yes! Read our tips now.

Guide to Seed Stage Tax Returns

Knowledge base

Startup Q&A
Answers to hundreds of startup accounting, finance, HR and tax Q's

Blog
Expert startup accounting advice (and more)

Top Financial Tips and Resources for Startups

Startup Financial Health Tools
Tips for setting up scaleable financial systems

Free Financial Models
Free to download financial models

C-Corp Tax Deadlines
iCals with federal, state and local compliance deadlines

Best VC Pitch Decks
See more of the best pitch decks ever used

CEO Salary Report
Data on what CEOs are paid

Best Startup Credit Cards
After working with hundreds of startups, we picked the best credit cards

Case Studies

Learn how Kruze Consulting helps startups grow and succeed.

Kruze Consulting handles all things Accounting, Finance, HR and Tax for over 800 startups.

SnapAttack

Discover how SnapAttack, a cybersecurity leader, achieved acquisition by Cisco with Kruze Consulting's expert support.

2045 Studio

Discover how 2045 Studio, a digital learning platform, leveraged Kruze Consulting for outsourced accounting services.

Sema Technologies

Sema Technologies partnered with Kruze Consulting for expert startup accounting, tax services, financial modeling, and accounts receivable management.

SaaS

Fintech

Biotech

Hardware

Healthcare

CPG

Ecommerce

Crypto

Startup industry expertise in accounting and CFO services

From SaaS to biotech, Kruze has experience across a wide range of startup industries and verticals. Our team provides online bookkeeping services to hundreds of funded startups and high-growth companies, and our experience in specific industries sets up apart from both traditional accountants and automated solutions.

Technology Partners

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$250M+ VC Funding Raised

"I had a great experience working with Kruze Consulting when we raised Series A. They know what VCs need to see, and how to present a startup’s books and finances. If you are going to raise venture capital, you need experts like Kruze."

Chris Mansi

CEO

Startup Venture Capital Assistance

With former venture capitalists on staff, our team is here to help you navigate the fundraising process and manage your board of directors

Vanessa Kruze
Founder & CEO, CPA

Alex Janeck
VP of Revenue

Scale Remote Operations & Team

"Kruze has supported us above and beyond basic accounting needs by ensuring we have everything we need to expand and support our team wherever they may be located"

Zack Fisch

Head of Operations & Legal

Clients who have worked with Kruze have collectively raised over $15 billion in VC funding.

We set startups up for fundrising success, and know how to work with the top VCs.

Vanessa Kruze, CPA
Founder & CEO

Experienced team helping you

Our account management team is staffed by CPAs and accountants who have, on average, 11 years of experience.

Bill Hollowsky, CPA
VP of Accounting Services

Claudine Vantomme, CPA
Controller

Morgan Avery
SUT/R&D Sr. Tax Accountant

Beth Bassler
Controller, CPA

Grew from a 2-person startup to a NASDAQ listed public company.

"The Kruze team helped us grow from a 2-person startup to a NASDAQ listed public company in 2 years. We wouldn’t have gotten public without Kruze’s support. Anyone thinking of launching a startup should make Vanessa their first call!"

Jesse Shefferman

CEO

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