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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.
Keystone Innovation Zone
Check if your startup qualifies for Pennsylvania’s KIZ tax credit—learn eligibility, deadlines, and whether the benefit is worth the effort.
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The Best Accounting Software for Startups
Pick the best accounting software for your startup—compare top platforms, integrations, and what investors expect from your financial system.
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What are IRS Form W-8 and FATCA?
Avoid costly FATCA withholding—learn which W-8 form your foreign contractors, vendors, or investors need and how startups stay compliant.
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Accounts Receivable Loans
Unlock cash tied up in invoices—learn how accounts receivable loans work, typical terms, and when AR financing makes sense for startups.
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Convertible Notes Explained: A Guide for Startups
Us convertible note confidently—learn key terms like cap, discount, interest, and maturity, plus when notes beat SAFEs for startups.
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Refund Accounting for Startups
Refunding customers is a necessary part of doing business for almost every early-stage company, especially for ecommerce or direct-to-consumer startups.
Bryan Long, MBA
Right of First Refusal (ROFR) in Startup Equity
Everything you need to know about the Right of First Refusal when it comes to startup equity. Learn about RoFR in stock purchase agreements in VC fundraising.
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Understanding the Bessemer Cloud Index
The Bessemer Cloud Index was created in 2013 by Bessemer Venture Partners, this is a guide to what the Bessemer Cloud Index tracks and how it works.
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What is an Acqui-hire? A Startup Guide
Navigate an acqui-hire confidently—learn how these deals work, what happens to equity and employees, and the financial steps to protect value.
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Understanding Startup Revenue by State
The short answer here is that your startup accountant needs to know your revenue by state to properly handle your taxes. So let’s look at why that’s the case.
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Making Your First Operations Hire
Kruze Consulting answers the question 'When should your startup make its first operations hire?' and everything else you need to know.
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How to Reconcile Your Startup's Cap Table
This is an important task for startups, because they're raising a lot of money, sometimes millions or even tens of millions of dollars.
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