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

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What are SAFE Notes? A Guide for Startups

What are SAFE Notes? A Guide for Startups

Updated on Sun, May 8, 2022

SAFE notes defined by a leading startup CPA, including important financial and accounting considerations founders need to know prior to raising funding.

byKruze Consulting
How to Raise a Series A

How to Raise a Series A

Updated on Fri, Feb 16, 2024

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

byKruze Consulting
CPA's Role in Cap Table Management | Kruze

CPA's Role in Cap Table Management | Kruze

Updated on Wed, Apr 19, 2023

See how CPAs help startups reconcile capitalization (cap) tables, support tax filings, and strengthen startup accounting.

byBryan Long, MBA
Defaulting on Venture Debt: What Happens?

Defaulting on Venture Debt: What Happens?

Updated on Mon, Oct 10, 2016

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

byVanessa Kruze
VC Backed Startup Statistics and Success Benchmarks

VC Backed Startup Statistics and Success Benchmarks

Updated on Thu, Jul 25, 2024

See real startup statistics, including valuations, runway, fundraising, exits, and CEO salaries, to benchmark your company against the market.

byKruze Consulting
How VCs Find Startups to Invest In

How VCs Find Startups to Invest In

Updated on Sun, Oct 17, 2021

Kruze Consulting discusses the process of how early stage Venture Capital firms go about finding the best startups to invest in.

byKruze Consulting
Understanding VC’s thought process during the COVID crisis

Understanding VC’s thought process during the COVID crisis

Updated on Mon, Jun 29, 2020

The COVID crisis has dramatically slowed down early-stage venture activity.

byKruze Consulting
The Importance of Big Four Audits at Bootstrapped Startups

The Importance of Big Four Audits at Bootstrapped Startups

Updated on Sun, Jul 21, 2019

Here are a few frequently asked questions from startups regarding audits and the actions startups can take to prepare for an audit.

byVanessa Kruze
Do Lenders Require Equity to Come Into Startups in Need?

Do Lenders Require Equity to Come Into Startups in Need?

Updated on Mon, Oct 10, 2016

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.

byVanessa Kruze
What is Corporate Venture Debt?

What is Corporate Venture Debt?

Updated on Mon, Oct 10, 2016

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.

byVanessa Kruze
A Guide to Series A Venture Capital Funding for Startups

A Guide to Series A Venture Capital Funding for Startups

Updated on Mon, Oct 10, 2016

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

byVanessa Kruze
Finding Angel Investors in Utah

Finding Angel Investors in Utah

Updated on Mon, Oct 10, 2016

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

byVanessa Kruze