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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.
Remote CFO Services: The Secret Weapon for Board Meetings
Venture-backed startups need institutional-grade reporting. Learn how fractional CFO expertise transforms board discussions and financial strategy.
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Accounting Cleanup: Fix Your Books Before Your Next Round
Heading into a fundraise with messy books? Fix cash and revenue issues now to get your financials investor-ready and close your next round faster.
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Net Operating Losses for Startups: Turn NOLs Into Savings
Learn how smart startup accounting can turn net operating losses (NOLs) into future tax savings. Discover how NOL carryforwards, R&D credits, and Section 382 rules affect your startup’s profitability and tax strategy.
Dave Lowe, CPA
Income & Franchise Tax Rules for Hiring in a New State
Hiring in a new state? Kruze Consulting's startup accounting checklist keeps your VC-backed C-Corp compliant with income and franchise tax rules.
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April 2026 Startup Accounting & Tax Deadlines by City
Discover the key April 2026 tax deadlines for VC‑backed startups, including federal filings and major city‑specific dates in SF, NYC, Austin, Seattle, and more.
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Startup Taxes 2026: Remote Hiring, Nexus & State Income Tax
Learn how remote hiring affects startup taxes, state nexus, and multi-state filing so your venture-backed startup stays compliant as it scales.
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Most Favored Nation (MFN) SAFEs: What Startup Founders Need to Know
Learn how “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) clauses in SAFE notes work, how they affect dilution and future rounds, and how Kruze Consulting helps venture‑backed founders model and manage MFN risk.
Bryan Long, MBA
Fix Broken Bookkeeping Before Financial Due Diligence
Don't let broken bookkeeping kill your startup's funding round. Learn how to fix messy numbers before financial due diligence begins with our triage guide.
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Raising Seed Funding: What Founders Need to Know
Seed funding is constantly evolving. See how today’s environment differs from previous years, and what founders must do to successfully raise and deploy a seed round.
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March Tax Deadlines Every VC Backed Startup Needs to Know
Key tax deadlines for March 2026 for startup founders: Delaware Franchise Tax filing, ACA compliance forms (1095-B/C, 1094-B/C), and IRS extension options. Stay compliant with Kruze Consulting’s startup tax calendar.
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Build a Rolling Cash Forecast to Maximize Startup Runway
A practical guide from Kruze Consulting on burn rate, runway, and building a rolling 18‑month cash forecast for venture‑backed startups, so founders know exactly how much time and cash they really have.
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How SAFE Notes Impact Founder Dilution and Startup Equity
See how SAFE and note valuation caps and discounts mathematically dilute founders at a priced round. Concrete scenarios show why early instrument terms can dramatically reshape your cap table.
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