Corporate Advisory Services for Startups & Scale-Ups
Founders need more than generic advice. We provide clear, experienced corporate advisory for exits, M&A and the decisions that define your startup’s future.
Hands-on support for major strategic moves
Selling your company. Buying a competitor. Exploring a merger. These are big, complex moments – and they don’t come with a how-to guide. If you’re a founder, you need specialist advice that’s relevant to your business, goals and growth stage.
At Standard Ledger, our corporate advisory services are built specifically for startups and scale-ups. Whether you’re assessing an offer, running due diligence, preparing to raise capital or mapping out an exit strategy, we help you weigh up your options and make clear, strategic decisions. We don’t do generic advice – we get to know your business and guide you through every step, keeping your outcomes (and sanity) front and centre.
We’ve created an easy-to-follow document that breaks down what to expect and how we can help at every step. And because we’re founders ourselves, we understand how important it is to get this right – for you, your team, and the business you’ve built. Read how we supported Powerpal’s founder Pete Neal on a successful exit – and what we could do for you.
Meet our Corporate Advisory team
Remco
Co-founder + CFO
Remco has worked with startups and fast-growing SMEs as a CFO for about 15 years, following four years in venture capital and 10 years in multinational consulting/services firms. He’s also our co-founder and CEO, so he knows a thing or two about running a business.
Michael
Co-founder + CFO
Mike is a uniquely skilled CFO with experience in big accounting firms and startups. His knowledge of tax structuring and financial modelling helps our startup clients expand and he has supported many through capital raising. He’s also our co-founder, along with Remco.
Thomas
Client CFO
Thomas is an experienced financial controller. He’s a goal-oriented people person who believes in the power of the startup community to kick goals together.
James Meli
Tax Consultant
James is an experienced tax consultant specialising in international tax, employee share schemes, and business restructuring. His passion is seeing startups accelerate their growth opportunities overseas.
Startup founders ♥ Standard Ledger
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with us.
“Closing our £2.5m round with Octopus Ventures was a huge milestone for HealsGood AI. Standard Ledger were instrumental throughout the process – helping us stay investor-ready, manage due diligence and present a clear financial story. They brought real structure and focus, which made a complex raise feel controlled and achievable. Having that level of financial leadership on our side gave us the confidence to move fast and negotiate from a position of strength.”
Jack Henderson
“Standard Ledger was incredibly helpful in reviewing and modelling our finances. Thanks to their support, we reshaped our strategy and identified areas for growth. We are now ready for expansion into new sports and markets.”
Iggy Jovanovic
“John and the team have really understood our R&D story from day one, and have always had a plan for it. We’re in the third year of working together now, and it’s been really great.”
Nadun Hennayaka
“We didn’t hesitate to outsource our Company set up to Standard Ledger. Knowing that they’ll let us know what’s needed, where to sign and what to do is a huge weight off our shoulders. Our bank even commented on how well set up our documentation was!”
Gemma Clancy
“Having Standard Ledger manage bookkeeping has freed up a lot of time. It means I spend less time worrying about money and more time thinking about the bigger picture.”
Jock Lawrence
“For me, having CFO support has been vital for everything from insurance documents to financial modelling, and strategic advice and guidance. Working with Remco and Mike has transformed my knowledge personally, and also enabled us to grow safely. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.”
Charlie Hamer
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Frequently asked questions
What is corporate advisory for startups?
Corporate advisory helps founders navigate big strategic decisions like selling your company, buying a competitor, raising capital, restructuring or preparing for an exit. We guide you through valuation, due diligence, negotiation and deal structure with advice tailored to startup realities, not corporate theory.
How can Standard Ledger help me prepare for an exit?
From early strategy and readiness checks through to due diligence, negotiation, deal structure and handover, we guide you every step of the way. You’re never navigating a sale alone. Because we’re founders ourselves, we understand what’s at stake for you, your team and the business you’ve built.
What's involved in M&A advisory for scale-ups?
M&A advisory for scale-ups helps you assess opportunities, understand valuation and prepare your business for due diligence. It includes structuring the deal, identifying risks and supporting you through negotiations. The goal is to guide you through a complex process with clear, founder-focused advice – keeping your outcomes (and sanity) front and centre.
What’s involved in due diligence for a startup?
Due diligence covers your financials, structure, contracts, intellectual property, tax, payroll, employees and operational processes. We help you prepare clean, accurate information so the process doesn’t drag on or cause deal delays.
What makes corporate advisory different from regular CFO services?
Corporate advisory focuses specifically on major strategic transactions like M&A, exits and significant business restructures. While CFO services help with day-to-day financial management and growth planning, corporate advisory steps in for those once-in-a-business-lifetime decisions that need specialist expertise.