Book a meeting with Mike.
Got questions about your startup’s finances? Book 30 minutes with Mike and get straight answers.
Book a meeting with Mike.
Got questions about your startup’s finances? Book 30 minutes with Mike and get straight answers.
What we'll cover:
- Where you're at - Tell us about your startup - stage, structure, and what's keeping you up at night financially.
- What you actually need: We'll work out where you're at and what kind of support makes sense for your stage.
- Next steps - If we're a good match, Mike will outline what working with Standard Ledger actually looks like.
- Where you're at - Tell us about your startup - stage, structure, and what's keeping you up at night financially.
- What you actually need: We'll work out where you're at and what kind of support makes sense for your stage.
- Next steps - If we're a good match, Mike will outline what working with Standard Ledger actually looks like.
Michael Budnow
Co-Founder & UK Managing Director
Michael has been on both sides of the table – he knows what investors look for because he’s worked with them, and he knows what founders actually need because he’s spent years building alongside them. After 15+ years in corporate life, he co-founded Standard Ledger to help startup founders get the kind of financial clarity that actually moves the needle. He’ll give you a straight answer on what you need and whether we can help.
Startup founders ♥ Standard Ledger
Building a startup is hard. Figuring out your finances shouldn’t be. From capital raising to exits, we’ve helped founders make the right moves – faster and with less stress.
“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’s fractional CFO services identified KPIs driving operational improvements, making us an attractive acquisition target. Strategic exit planning structured our finances to maximise returns, and negotiating the complexities of the sale process secured us a deal that recognised our full value.”
Peter Neal
“Standard Ledger saved us from trouble during our UK setup. They turned around crucial work in 48 hours, preventing fines. Having the support you can trust, who knows what they’re doing, means less stress and frees up a lot of mental space.”
Peter Cole
“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
“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.”
