Scalable, end-to-end financial support for startups.

From pre‑seed to Series A+ and beyond.

We plug into your team with clean books, forecasting, investor reporting and CFO-level insight – tailored to your stage, and built for decisions that move you forward.

Built for the moments that make or break momentum

Most finance problems show up in two moments: when you’re raising capital and when you’re scaling operations. We’re built for both.

Raising capital?

Investors don’t just want to see traction. They want clean financials, accurate runway calculations, and proof you understand your unit economics.

We make your numbers investor-proof:

Historical financials that actually reconcile
Financial model that matches your pitch deck
Cap table cleanup that matches your model and data room
Burn rate analysis that shows you know where every dollar goes
R&D tax credit capture – optimized for US filings and state claims

Scaling operations?

You closed the round. Now you’re hiring fast, burning faster, and your board wants metrics you don’t have.

We build the finance infrastructure you need:

Real-time dashboards showing the metrics your board actually cares about
Monthly close in 5 days, not 25
Financial models that help you make decisions, not just track history
Department budgets that scale with your headcount
Scenario planning for “what if we need to extend runway?”

Find the finance support that fits your stage.

We don’t charge by the hour. We charge for the level of finance maturity your business actually needs and we’ll always explain when and why that changes.

Foundational Finance

Solid financial infrastructure from day one. Books that won't embarrass you when it's time to raise.

Best for: Pre-seed / early seed

Typical raise stage: Pre-raise to ~$1m

Includes: Monthly close, accurate financials, basic runway tracking, R&D tax credits

Pricing

$450-$625 / month

Growth Finance

Track what matters: burn rate, runway, and the metrics investors actually ask about.

Best for: Seed-stage

Typical raise stage: ~$1m-$3m

Includes: Monthly reporting, budget vs actuals, cash flow forecasting, investor-ready metrics

Pricing

$625-$825 / month

Operational Finance (FinOps)

Department-level visibility, board-ready reporting, and the infrastructure to scale confidently.

Best for: Late seed / early Series A

Typical raise stage: ~$3m-$5m

Includes: Multi-department reporting, spend controls, board deck financials, scenario planning

Pricing

$825-$1,250 / month

FinOps + CFO Lite

Get your financials investor-ready and build the narrative that supports your valuation.

Best for: Actively raising

Typical raise stage: ~$2m-$5m

Includes: Financial model for fundraising, investor deck support, due diligence prep, founder coaching

Pricing

$2,325 / month

FinOps + CFO Core

Strategic finance for board meetings, investor updates, and capital decisions that matter.

Best for: Post-raise / board-led

Typical raise stage: ~$3m-$8m

Includes: Board meeting preparation, investor Q&A support, quarterly planning, capital strategy

Pricing

$3,325 / month

FinOps + CFO Partner

Your fractional CFO in the room for high-stakes decisions, board meetings, and your next round.

Best for: Series A+

Typical raise stage: $5m+

Includes: Board attendance, full CFO partnership, strategic decision support, investor relationship management

Pricing

From $4,300 / month

A quick note on expectations: Pricing depends on complexity, current finance maturity and how fast you need to move. We’ll recommend the right level for where you are now – and what you’re building towards.

Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.

We only work with startups and scale-ups, which means we’ve seen every financial question a founder asks from “do we have enough runway?” to “are we ready for due diligence?”

Bookkeeping & Close

Accurate books you can rely on – monthly close in 5 days, reconciled balance sheet, and clean P&L by department.

Metrics & Reporting

Get the metrics your board and investors expect – burn multiple, ARR, CAC payback, gross margin, and more, updated and ready to share.

Forecasting & Cash Runway

Plan with confidence using use-of-funds models, integrated runway scenarios, and forecasts built to back your next raise.

Financial Modeling

Robust, linked 3-statement models – with hiring plans, revenue forecasts, and growth assumptions that stand up to investor questions.

Taxes & Compliance

409A valuations, Delaware C‑Corp filings, R&D credits, and state compliance – all managed to keep your US startup in good standing.

Board & Investor Support

Board-ready financials and investor update slides, plus real-time support for ad-hoc questions when the stakes are high.

409A Valuation Support

Full support for 409A valuations and stock option planning – built to meet IRS standards and withstand investor due diligence.

Strategic Planning

From hiring plans to fundraising timing, we guide key decisions with financial clarity – so you can move fast without second guessing.

Due Diligence Prep

Full due diligence support – clean financials, accurate cap table, and QofE prep built for investor scrutiny and a smooth closing process.

Startup founders ♥ Standard Ledger

We’ve supported hundreds of startup journeys – from first raise to Series A and beyond.

“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

HealsGood AI

Founder & CEO

“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

Gathera

Co-founder

“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

Gerford AI

Founder & CEO

“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

Gaia Project Australia

CEO and Founder

“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

Stella Startups

Co-founder

“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

Mobble

Co-founder

Here’s why startups trust us

We get US startups

We support US-based founders from coast to coast – whether you’re building in the Bay Area, the Midwest, or remote-first.

Expertise that scales

You get bookkeeping, tax, CFO support and financial modeling in one place, all delivered in a way tailored to your stage.

Built for remote-first

We’re fully cloud-based, using QuickBooks Online, Gusto and Carta. We also support Xero and Dext, and communicate via Slack and Zoom.

Fixed but flexible

No surprise bills, just transparent pricing designed to stay reliable, predictable and scalable as your business develops.

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