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Startup Accounting, Finance and Tax CPA Expertise Enhanced with AI.
Accounting, tax, and fundraising guidance for VC-backed founders — written by the team that closes 800+ startups' books every month.
Startup CEO Salaries 2026: Data for VC-Backed Founders
Explore 2026 startup CEO salary benchmarks by stage, revenue, and burn. See how venture-backed founders pay themselves and what VCs expect this year.
What Is the NYS Life Sciences R&D Tax Credit Program?
Reduce tax with NY life sciences credits—learn eligibility, benefits, and how startups can claim the New York R&D tax credit program.
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Understanding Power of Attorney (POA) Notifications
POA (power of attorney) notifications are sent out from taxing authorities, like states or the federal government, when they receive POA authorizations.
Vanessa Kruze
How to Raise Capital From Existing Investors
It’s been a tough stock market and venture market recently for startup tech companies. Since the market has corrected, capital is becoming precious again.
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How to Rebalance Ownership Between Founders
Rebalance founder ownership fairly—learn common equity re-splits, vesting fixes, and how to adjust the cap table without derailing morale.
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Understanding the Co-Employer Relationship with a PEO
Understand co-employment—learn how PEO relationships work, what liabilities shift, and what startups must still manage even after outsourcing HR.
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Fraudulence in California Statement of Information
Don’t fall for California scam filings—learn how to spot misleading State of Information solicitations and protect your startup from fees.
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Startup Social Security Tax Explained
There’s a good reason startups pay more in social security taxes, including payroll taxes, earlier in the year than they do later in the year.
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VC General Partner (GP) Investments Explained
Before we jump into why venture capital general partners would invest in other VC funds, let’s break down some basic terminology.
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Why You Shouldn't Borrow Your Own Money for Your Startup
Stop “borrowing your own money”—learn why founders get stuck with cash traps (like holds and reserves) and how to protect runway.
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Benefits of a Branded VC Leading Your Round
Land a branded VC lead—learn what it signals to the market, how it changes fundraising dynamics, and how to prepare for the scrutiny.
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How Changing State of Incorporation Affects a Startup's Taxes
How a startup’s taxes change if it changes the state of incorporation and why VC firms want their startups to be incorporated in Delaware.
Vanessa Kruze
IP Protection with a Global Team
Everything you need to know about protecting your startup's intellectual property with a Global Team, by leading CPA firm Kruze Consulting.
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