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Startup M&A Accounting: Maximize Your Exit with Kruze Consulting

Are you ready for the biggest transaction of your VC-backed startup’s life? Don’t let accounting issues derail your acquisition.


Kruze Consulting’s expert M&A accounting services make sure your financials are ready when it matters most.

With Kruze Consulting, you’ll have the numbers – and advice – you need to navigate M&A due diligence successfully and maximize your exit value.

Case Study


SnapAttack

Kruze was a key partner as part of SnapAttack’s acquisition, supporting last-minute requests and providing consistent communication throughout the transition process.

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"Kruze was a key partner as part of our company’s acquisition, with folks across the team supporting last-minute requests and late nights when needed. The consistency of their communication and approach throughout our company’s journey made everyone’s job easier as we moved into the transition process. We appreciated their support throughout the process and Kruze will be our first call when starting another company."
Clayton Barlow-Wilcox
Chief Operating Officer
SnapAttack

Count On Kruze During Your Acquisition

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Acquisition-Ready Financials

Our clients are twice as likely to be acquired as the average startup, so we’ve got extensive experience in getting your books ready for acquisition.

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Seamless Due Diligence

We prepare a comprehensive due diligence folder that helps you respond quickly to any offers, so you’re always ready for potential acquirers.

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Tax-Optimized Transactions

Our tax team works closely with you and your legal counsel to negotiate the most favorable tax structure for your exit.

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Kruze Consulting specializes in startup accounting, relying on experienced accounting, tax, and finance professionals, using best-in-breed financial tools and systems.

Kruze Consulting’s M&A Accounting Services

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Pre-Exit Financial Preparation

We ensure your books are GAAP-compliant and ready for review by sophisticated M&A teams.

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Due Diligence Support

Our CPAs are available to answer questions and explain your financials during intense acquisition negotiations.

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Valuation and Financing Assistance

Kruze helps you assemble documents establishing your startup’s financial performance, assets, cash flows, key metrics, and financial ratios.

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Post-Merger Integration

We assist with financial consolidation and reporting after the deal closes, ensuring a smooth transition for your financial systems.

Frequently Asked Questions


Start from day one. We create a due diligence data room and maintain acquisition-ready financials throughout your startup’s lifecycle.


The acquiring company will assess your startup’s overall financial health and viability, and identify risks or liabilities. Typically M&A diligence involves extensive financial analysis, comprehensive legal reviews, and a thorough evaluation of your startup’s operational capabilities.


Yes. In addition to your accounting team at Kruze Consulting, you need an experienced startup M&A attorney and a knowledgeable M&A advisor to guide you through negotiations, valuation, and deal structuring.


Our tax team works closely with you and your lawyers to structure the deal for the most favorable tax outcomes for founders and investors, potentially saving you significant amounts in taxes.

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Kruze Consulting specializes in startup accounting, relying on experienced accounting, tax, and finance professionals, using best-in-breed financial tools and systems.

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Viz AI

$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."
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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

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Founder & CEO, CPA
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VP of Revenue
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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"
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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.

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Founder & CEO
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Experienced team helping you

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

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VP of Accounting Services
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Controller
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SUT/R&D Sr. Tax Accountant
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Controller, CPA
Protara Therapeutics

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!"
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CEO

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