Financial Strategy and Planning

See how SAFE and note valuation caps and discounts mathematically dilute founders at a priced round. Concrete scenarios show why early instrument terms can d...

Use this 60‑minute monthly finance checklist to review your books, metrics, and cash before board and investor updates. Built for first‑time founders by Kruz...

Learn the most common fundraising mistakes startups make—from raising at the wrong time to ignoring dilution and bad investor fit—and how to avoid them with ...

Learn how startup founders can tackle catch-up bookkeeping, restoring order to overdue books and setting a foundation for growth, compliance, and investor tr...

Learn how part-time CFOs help startups monitor cash burn, control costs, and optimize liquidity to drive stronger, more sustainable growth.

Discover how fractional CFOs drive fundraising, investor relations, and regulatory compliance for venture-backed companies, providing cost-effective financia...

Discover how outsourced CFOs help startups turn financial data and KPIs into compelling, investor-ready stories, boosting fundraising success and strategic a...

Explore why venture debt helps startups extend runway, refinance, fund new opportunities, and boost acquisition flexibility.

Calculate the real cost of your startup hires with Kruze Consulting’s guide – consider salary, taxes, benefits, perks, and hidden expenses.

Learn the five critical things every founder should do after raising venture capital – from banking and hiring to accounting, board prep, and venture debt.

Learn about the most common events of default in venture debt, how they’re triggered, and what founders can do to protect their startups.

Discover the key roles of a good startup CFO – from fundraising and financial strategy to managing cash flow, investor relations, and sustainable growth.