Startup M&A Accounting
Experienced M&A Accounting Expertise for Startups
Founders building world-class startups trust Kruze to help them be prepared for financial and tax due diligence.
KRUZE CONSULTING COO
Be Ready for An Exit
Venture backed startups are 16 times more likely to be acquired than go public. While getting acquired can result in tremendous outcomes for startup founders and venture capitalists, a startup M&A process is fraught with risk. Public technology companies have sophisticated M&A teams who conduct extensive diligence on the startups that they acquire. These companies expect your accounting to be accurate.
We know what it takes to exit your company - on average, one to three of our clients are acquired every month! From day one, we work to get you accurate financial statements and begin creating a due diligence folder where, together, we can retain important information that you’ll need during M&A (or venture capital) due diligence. Access our free M&A and VC due diligence checklist here.
Our tax team also works closely with you and your law firm during the transaction. Transaction structure can result in meaningfully different tax consequences to founders and investors, so we work hard to get you the advice you need to negotiate intelligently.
Kruze’s teams are with you every step of the way, meeting with executives, other accountants, lawyers. Our experienced team is here to support you!
Ready to work with the startup M&A experts at Kruze?
Kruze M&A Testimonials
"I just want to send you a note of thanks for all your help and dedication during the transition period after our acquisition of [Kruze Client Company, name confidential]. You were wonderful to work with and always willing to go the extra mile to get us everything we needed. In an environment where we asked you to accelerate your work and provide even more than you had previously, you went above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. I appreciate all your help and hard work and wish you nothing but the best in 2019."
Technical Accounting Director
at leading public technology company who acquired one of our clients
"I literally love the Kruze team. Every part of it. Everyone on the Kruze team cared deeply about our success. Kruze helped us all the way through our journey - from our seed round to our A to our eventual acquisition by a public company. Real professional tax and due diligence advisory made all the difference. I highly recommend startups choose Kruze for the consulting you’ll need as you raise venture capital, grow and get ready for a big exit."
Omar Tawakol
Founder and CEO
Recent Venture Capital Blog Posts and M&A
Read some of our expert commentary on the VCs and the M&A/exit market for early-stage companies.
Affordable Startup Bookkeeping and Accounting
Check out Kruze's affordable monthly bookkeeping options.
Monthly Company Expenses
Monthly costs vary based on your needs and company expenses.
monthly startup expenses
Basic Bookkeeping
Ideal for angel funded companies
Starting at $325 per month
- Dedicated Bookkeeper
- Operations in 1 State
- No HR Services
- No State Tax Compliance
Founder Timesaver
Great for busy founders
Starting at $425 per month
- Dedicated Accountant
- Operations in 2 States
- HR Services Available
- State and Local Tax Compliance
Premium
Ideal for high-growth, well-funded businesses
- Controller or Fractional CFO
- Multiple States, International
- HR Services Available
- State and Local Tax Compliance
- Complex Revenue Recognition
- Custom Reporting
About Us
A CPA Firm Specialized in Startup Accounting & Finance
Startups are our niche, and our passion. Our clients have raised over $10 billion in venture capital financing. We are one of only a few outsourced accounting firms that specialize in funded early-stage companies - we only offer financial and tax services to fast growing startups in the Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C stages.
The Right Accounting Partner for Your Startup’s Next Round
We know how to de-risk your startup’s next venture capital round. Our team makes sure you are ready to fly through your next VC’s accounting, HR and tax due diligence. And when you use us as your bookkeeper, we set up and keep up-to-date a due diligence folder so you can get that next round of fundraising.
A Leader in Cloud Accounting Software
Our practice is built on best of breed cloud accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, Netsuite, Gusto, Zenefits, Expensify, Avalara, Brex iand Bill.com. Technology makes us more efficient, saving our clients money and letting us offer higher value services like FP&A modeling, 409A valuation and venture debt consulting. Startups deserve to work with CPAs using modern software.
Trusted by Top Venture Investors
Top angel investors and VCs refer Kruze because they trust us to give the right advice. Our clients are portfolio companies of top technology and Silicon Valley investors, including Y-Combinator, Kleiner, Sequoia, Khsola, Launch, Techstars and more. With us, your books and taxes are in order when it’s time to raise another round of venture financing.
What types of startups does Kruze Consulting usually work with?
Kruze Consulting works with a variety of funded Delaware C-Corps, but the majority of our companies have secured Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C. We look to partner with our clients, going beyond the typical outsourced accounting relationship and seeking to provide a higher level advisory role. We feel honored to be a part of making the world a better place, even if it’s one debit and credit at a time.
Accounting, Finance, Taxes, & Payroll all in one solution
Startup CFO services, startup accounting and bookkeeping services, startup annual taxes, expense reports, payroll, benefits: we've got you covered. Our software provides custom tailored dashboards that can be provided weekly or monthly, depending on your preference and plan. Founders are often so busy building their company that they don’t have time to take care of their finances. Traditionally, these companies have had to work with a basket of people to get their work done, including bookkeepers, accountants, AP clerks, CFOs, consultants, and tax accountants. At Kruze Consulting, our founders have one point person, saving time and money.
Client testimonials
We're huge fans of Vanessa and the folks at Kruze Consulting. They set up our books, finances, and other operations, and are constantly organized and on top of things. As a startup, you have to focus on your product and customers, and Kruze takes care of everything else (which is a massive sigh of relief). I highly highly highly recommend working with Vanessa and her team.
Vivek Sodera
Co-Founder @ Superhuman
As a startup, moving quickly is a top priority for us and we just needed to get our tax return done. After we uploaded our docs, we got our tax return in 3 days! E-filing was confirmed by Day 4. Super responsive and helpful!
Casey McKerchie
VP, Operations of Calm.com
Avochato has been growing rapidly in the past year – in fact, too quickly for us to keep up with books, taxes, and budgeting for growth. Partnering with Kruze Consulting has been fantastic to manage, track, and analyze our finances while we continue focusing on building our customer base. Kruze’s team knows what startups need.
Alex De Simone
CEO @ Avochato
Everybody, go to Kruze Consulting. They do a great job. I personally can tell you, they've done a great job for our companies, including Calm.com. I'm sure they’ll do a great job for you.
Jason Calacanis
Angel investor
Consulting, Tax and Valuation Prices
Competitively priced for high-growth companies
Financial Consulting
| Staff Accountant | $120 |
| Senior Staff Accountant | $170 |
| Controller | $200 |
| Senior Controller | $250 |
| Financial Modeling | $400 |
| CFO / COO / VP | $400 |
Tax Advice
| Administrative | $115 |
| Tax Analyst | $175 |
| Senior Tax Analyst | $295 |
| Tax Manager | $395 |
| Tax VP | $495 |
| CEO | $495 |
Startup 409A Valuation
| Seed | $2,000 |
| Seed A | $2,500 |
| Seed B | $3,000 |
| Seed C | $3,500 |
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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
COO | Former VC
VP FP&A | Former VC
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 $12 billion in VC funding.
We set startups up for fundrising success, and know how to work with the top VCs.
Founder & CEO
Experienced team helping you
Our US-based account management team is staffed by CPAs and accountants who have, on average, 11 years of experience.
VP of Accounting Services
Controller
SUT/R&D Sr. Tax Accountant
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