Mergers and Acquisitions
M&A financial services for startups including transaction support, due diligence preparation, valuation analysis, and acquisition financial planning.
Why Kruze Clients Are Twice as Likely to Be Acquired
See what sets Kruze clients apart—learn how startup-focused finance, clean books, and advisory support correlate with higher acquisition rates.
Vanessa Kruze
A Guide to Startup M&A
Prepare for a successful startup M&A—learn key financial readiness steps, due diligence expectations, and how to maximize valuation in a sale.
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What Does an Outside General Counsel Do?
Kruze Consulting answers the frequently asked question 'what does an outside General Counsel do?' & the benefits to having one on your side.
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Due Diligence Overview
Prepare for M&A due diligence—learn what buyers request, how to organize financials, and how to avoid surprises.
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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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Startup 409A Valuation: Founder Checklist and Timeline
Get a 409A valuation right the first time with this startup founder checklist, timeline, and tips to avoid delays, surprises, and costly compliance mistakes.
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Purchase Price Allocation for Startup Acquisitions
Learn how purchase price allocation works in startup M&A, including valuing assets, recording goodwill, and meeting GAAP and IRS Form 8594 requirements to avoid post-deal surprises.
Bryan Long, MBA
How Net Working Capital Impacts M&A Deal Value
Protect your deal price by mastering Net Working Capital in M&A—how it's calculated, negotiated, and used for purchase adjustments.
Vanessa Kruze
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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Asset Sales Vs Equity Purchases, the Aquirers' Perspective
Why do big companies like to buy smaller startups in an asset sale versus an equity purchase? The answer is pretty simple.
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Strategic M&A Accounting to Maximize Exit Payout
Learn how startup accounting and strategic M&A accounting around Net Working Capital and Purchase Price Allocation protect your exit payout.
Bryan Long, MBA
The 280G Trap: Startup Accounting Guide
Avoid the 280G trap. Learn how smart startup accounting impacts parachute payments, taxes, and founder payouts in an exit.
Bryan Long, MBA