Venture Capital and Fundraising
Expert insights on venture capital fundraising, investor relations, term sheets, valuation strategies, and financial preparation for funding rounds.

What are SAFE Notes? A Guide for Startups
SAFE notes defined by a leading startup CPA, including important financial and accounting considerations founders need to know prior to raising funding.

How to Raise a Series A
Raise your Series A faster with info on investor expectations, must-hit metrics, and practical pitching tactics that convert in today’s funding climate.

CPA's Role in Cap Table Management | Kruze
See how CPAs help startups reconcile capitalization (cap) tables, support tax filings, and strengthen startup accounting.

Defaulting on Venture Debt: What Happens?
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, answers the question 'What is the average default rate of a venture debt portfolio?' and how there is default rate variability.

VC Backed Startup Statistics and Success Benchmarks
See real startup statistics, including valuations, runway, fundraising, exits, and CEO salaries, to benchmark your company against the market.

How VCs Find Startups to Invest In
Kruze Consulting discusses the process of how early stage Venture Capital firms go about finding the best startups to invest in.

Understanding VC’s thought process during the COVID crisis
The COVID crisis has dramatically slowed down early-stage venture activity.

The Importance of Big Four Audits at Bootstrapped Startups
Here are a few frequently asked questions from startups regarding audits and the actions startups can take to prepare for an audit.

Do Lenders Require Equity to Come Into Startups in Need?
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, explains why lenders require equity to come into the startup when a startup is low on cash but is looking for Venture Debt.

What is Corporate Venture Debt?
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, answers whether or not a Corporate Spin-Out Startup get Venture Debt, and why it isn't a good scenario for the Venture lender.

A Guide to Series A Venture Capital Funding for Startups
Vannessa Kruze, CPA, presents the best attributes for a startup to have when operating at Series A, in order to impress Venture Capital firms.

Finding Angel Investors in Utah
Meet Utah angel investors faster—explore key networks, funding resources, and tips to improve your chances of raising early-stage capital.
