CFO Services For Startups That Scale With You
Launching a business is exciting – but growth without structure can get messy fast. CFO & Co helps early-stage companies build solid financial foundations, so you can focus on growth, not guesswork. Get expert CFO guidance without the full-time price tag – and ask us about our special rates for startups.
Strategic Finance for Fast-Growing Startups
We help you make smarter financial decisions at every stage, from your first funding round to scaling nationally.
Here’s how we help:
Build financial models with easy-to-run what-if scenarios that impress investors
Manage cash flow & predict your runway
Plan capital needs (equity, convertible debt, SAFE & SBA loans)
Set up accounting systems that scale with your growth
Create board-ready financial reports
Track KPI's & spot red flags early
We understand startup realities: rapid growth, lean teams, and the pressure to prove your model works. Our fractional CFO services give you C-level expertise without the C-level salary.
Why Startups Choose CFO & Co
We’ve been in your shoes. Our team has guided 150+ companies through every stage of growth. We bring decades of experience from public accounting, and CFO roles with SMEs and public companies.
What sets us apart:
We get our hands dirty
We don’t just give advice from the sidelines. We fix problems, build systems, and work alongside your team.
Proven ROI
Our clients consistently see 10X returns on our fees from bigger profits and huge exits.
Startup expertise
We manage burn rates, cap tables, and investors’ expectations. We also help you course-correct after forecast misses.
Flexible engagement
Part-time CFO leadership when you need it, without the commitment of hiring full-time. When the CFO job becomes full-time, we help you hire a CFO and turn our work over to them.
Beyond startups: We also provide specialized CFO services for real estate companies, and nonprofit organizations with unique financial needs. Take a look at our full suite of CFO services.
From Idea to IPO - We’re With You Every Step
Pre-revenue or Series C, our fractional CFO services scale with your startup. We build the financial foundation you need now and the systems that support your growth tomorrow. Let’s turn your vision into sustainable success.
FAQs
Why should a startup hire a fractional CFO?
CFO services focus on strategic financial leadership and business growth, while accounting handles day-to-day bookkeeping. Our CFO services include financial planning, cash flow forecasting, investor relations, and operational improvements that deliver measurable ROI.
What's the difference between a fractional CFO and a bookkeeper?
Bookkeepers record transactions. Fractional CFOs interpret the numbers and show you where you can make more money, build forecasts with easy-to-run what-if scenarios to right-size your raise, structure financing deals, and serve as your strategic finance partner. We create vital accounting processes and controls and fix broken data problems that create chaos in the books.
How does CFO & Co work with startup founders?
We start with a free strategy call to understand your specific challenges – whether that’s preparing for a funding round, fixing broken accounting systems, or creating your investor financial package. Then we create a customized plan that fits your stage and budget, and provides ongoing CFO leadership as you grow. Contact us to schedule your consultation.
Do you work with pre-revenue startups?
Absolutely. We help pre-revenue companies build their financial foundation from day one – setting up proper accounting, creating financial models, and preparing for their first funding round. The earlier you get your finances right, the less cash you’ll burn and dilution you’ll suffer and the faster you will scale.
