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Start-Up Services for Funded Start-Ups
Scalable Accounting, Tax & Advisory Support for Venture-Backed Growth
Launching a startup is fast-paced, complex—and exciting. But venture funding brings new challenges: investor expectations, financial transparency, compliance requirements, and rapid hiring or scaling. At Berndt CPA, we provide full-stack startup accounting and advisory services for funded startups, helping you move from product to profitability with financial confidence.
Whether you’ve closed a seed round or are preparing for Series A/B, we support your growth with expertise in accounting, tax strategy, fractional CFO services, and back-office setup—so your team can focus on building.
Startup Services Tailored for Venture-Backed Businesses
Our startup support is built for fast-growing companies that require precision, insight, and investor-ready processes.
Entity & Cap Table Structuring
Guidance on tax-efficient entity selection, ownership setup, and investor documentation for early-stage rounds.
GAAP-Compliant Accounting Setup
Clean books, startup-appropriate chart of accounts, and cloud-based tools (QuickBooks Online, isolved, BILL Fathom) for scalable growth.
Financial Budgeting
Build financial models to support Series A/B funding, board reporting, and internal planning—led by startup-savvy fractional CFOs.
Payroll & HR System Implementation
Rapid onboarding of payroll & HRIS systems to support team growth and equity planning.
Sales Tax & Nexus Compliance
Track labor, materials, equipment, and overhead with detailed job costing. Know which projects are profitable and which are not—before it’s too late.
R&D Tax Credit Optimization
Maximize refundable R&D credits and reduce burn through IRS-approved startup tax strategies.
Board & Investor Reporting
Create clear dashboards and KPI tracking for investor updates, board packages, and due diligence prep.
Ongoing Advisory & CFO Services
Work with fractional CFOs for capital raise support, pitch deck financials, burn analysis, and scenario planning.
Who We Work With
We support funded start-ups in:
- Life Sciences & Biotech launching research-intensive ventures
- Technology & SaaS Firms scaling revenue and remote operations
- Manufacturing Startups managing complex cost structures
- Healthcare & Pharmacy Platforms navigating compliance
- Professional Service Apps or Marketplaces in their early go-to-market phase
- Retail & Hospitality Concepts backed by private equity
- Nonprofits & Associations with innovation or accelerator funding
- Construction & Real Estate Tech emerging into funded growth
Built for Every Trade
- Scalable Support: Start lean and grow fast—we’ll adapt as you scale.
- Start-Up-Specific Tools: We integrate with Gusto, QuickBooks, BILL, Ramp, Brex, Carta, and more.
- Investor-Ready Deliverables: Clean books, polished reports, and due diligence preparation.
Ready to Launch With Confidence?
- Serving funded start-ups throughout the region
- From Seed to Series B and beyond—we’re your finance partner at every milestone
Schedule a Startup Strategy Call and discover how Berndt CPA helps venture-backed founders build a stronger financial foundation.
