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Count on Kruze Consulting for VC Due Diligence

Are you a VC-backed startup gearing up for your next funding round?

Don’t let financial due diligence catch you off guard.

Kruze Consulting, an accounting firm for VC-funded startups, will ensure you’re ready to impress investors with rock-solid financials and comprehensive due diligence materials.

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Sema Technologies

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

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"We took on investment from some world-class venture capitalists, and that demands a world-class level of accounting expertise. Kruze was able to provide that in a way that was accessible to an early-stage startup."
Matt Van Itallie
Chief Executive Officer
Sema Technologies

Why You Can Rely on Kruze for Due Diligence

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Experienced In-House Team

Kruze Consulting relies on over 150 experienced professionals, including CPAs, controllers, and CFOs. A CPA firm dedicated exclusively to venture-backed startups, Kruze’s financial professionals have extensive experience in startup transactions, including acquisitions by public companies.

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Investor-Ready Financials

Our expert team prepares your books to withstand the scrutiny of even the most thorough VCs, increasing your chances of securing funding.

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Time-Saving Expertise

We handle the complex financial preparations, allowing you to focus on what you do best - growing your business.

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Valuation Protection

We help safeguard your company’s valuation during the due diligence process with meticulous financial statements.

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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.

What Due Diligence Support Does Kruze Offer?

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Document Preparation

We compile and organize all necessary financial documents, from income statements to cap tables, in a digital data room ready for investor review.

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Financial Statement Analysis

Our team provides a detailed analysis of your financials, highlighting key metrics and trends that matter to VCs.

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Strategic Financial Advice

Leverage our experience with hundreds of funded startups to navigate complex financial decisions and optimize your runway.

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Cinder Technologies

Cinder Technologies partnered with Kruze Consulting to claim significant R&D tax credits, resulting in substantial savings for their growing startup.

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"There’s a real value to knowing I have Kruze in my corner. I have a lot of confidence in our books. If we were fundraising and someone wanted to audit our books tomorrow, I’d say great, go for it."
Phil Brennan
COO and Co-founder
Cinder Technologies

Frequently Asked Questions


It’s never too early. Even pre-seed startups should maintain organized financials, but the importance of due diligence preparation increases significantly with each round of funding.


Key documents include income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, financial projections, and detailed cap tables. The specific requirements may vary based on your funding stage, and you can review and download our due diligence checklists.


The duration can vary, but being well-prepared with Kruze can significantly expedite the process, potentially reducing it to just a few weeks.


Absolutely. We assist with M&A financial due diligence including areas like revenue recognition, cash flow analysis, debt and capital structure, and tax positions and liabilities.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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