Accounting Built for Startups

Tax, bookkeeping, and CFO services trusted by 800+ venture-funded companies. Focus on building — we handle the numbers.

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Why Startups Choose Kruze

Managing finances at a startup is fundamentally different from a traditional small business. You need a team that understands venture-backed accounting — from R&D tax credits to 409A valuations to ASC 606 revenue recognition.

Our team has helped startups save over $10 billion in tax credits and manage accounting for companies that have gone on to IPO or be acquired by the biggest names in tech.

What We Handle

  • Monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting
  • Federal and state tax preparation
  • R&D tax credit studies and claims
  • Financial modeling and CFO advisory
  • 409A valuations and equity compensation

Startup Funding Trends

Quarterly venture capital investment in US startups (in billions).

Source: PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor

What Our Clients Say

“Kruze helped us navigate our Series A tax obligations seamlessly. Their startup expertise saved us months of headaches.”

Sarah Chen

CEO & Co-founder, TechFlow AI

“Having a CPA firm that actually understands startups made all the difference during our fundraise. The team was responsive and thorough.”

Marcus Rivera

Founder, GreenStack

“We switched to Kruze after struggling with a generalist accounting firm. Night and day difference — they knew exactly what a Series B company needs.”

Emily Watson

CFO, DataBridge

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does startup accounting cost? ▾

Pricing depends on the complexity of your business — transaction volume, number of entities, and the services you need. Most seed-stage companies start around $500-1,500/month for bookkeeping and tax, scaling as the company grows.

Do you handle R&D tax credits? ▾

Yes — R&D tax credits are one of our specialties. We've helped startups claim over $5 billion in credits. We handle the full study, documentation, and filing.

Can you help during a fundraise? ▾

Absolutely. We prepare financial packages for due diligence, model out pro-forma financials, and work directly with your investors' accounting teams to ensure a smooth process.

What stage startups do you work with? ▾

We work with startups from pre-seed through IPO. Our sweet spot is Series A through Series C companies, but we have clients at every stage of growth.