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What Is Founder Dilution in Startups?
Learn what founder dilution is, why your ownership percentage drops when you raise money or issue options, and how to think about dilution strategically as y...
Updated on Dec 13, 2025
How to Read a Cap Table: A Startup Guide
Learn how to read a cap table, what’s included, and how to understand ownership, dilution, and new rounds like Series A, B, and C. A practical guide for star...
Updated on Dec 13, 2025
Why CPA Firms Need Access to Your Cap Table
Learn why CPA firms want access to your cap table, how it helps with reconciliation, tax returns, and calculations like Delaware franchise tax, and why shari...
Updated on Dec 12, 2025
What Is Cap Table Software?
Cap table software is a tool that helps startups track who owns what in the company, including founders, employees, and investors. It replaces messy spreadsh...
Updated on Dec 12, 2025
What Is a Vesting Period for Startup Equity?
Learn what a vesting period is, how standard four-year vesting with a one-year cliff works, and why it matters for startup cap tables, employee retention, an...
Updated on Dec 11, 2025
The True Cost of a Startup Employee
Calculate the real cost of your startup hires with Kruze Consulting’s guide – consider salary, taxes, benefits, perks, and hidden expenses.
Updated on Oct 29, 2025
A Guide to Startup Compensation | Kruze Consulting
For startups, employee compensation costs typically consume over 75% of total operating expenses. As startup accountants who help founders manage their runwa...
Updated on Dec 4, 2024
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