Kruze Consulting

Kruze Consulting works with hundreds of startups. Its blog shares advice on accounting, taxes, CFO services, and other topics.

The page says California SB 122 will tax most SaaS and prewritten digital software starting January 1, 2027, and discusses what startups need to do.

The page explains why VC-backed founders should switch to a specialized startup CPA before raising rather than mid-round, citing valuation protection and faster due diligence.

Real payroll data reveals CEO, CTO & COO salaries by startup stage in 2026 — see who earns the most at Seed, Series A, and Series B.

The page describes Kruze Consulting’s pricing for venture-backed startups, including fixed-price packages for bookkeeping, tax, and financial services.

The page explains how AP aging reports can help startups manage cash, build vendor trust, and improve financial planning.

The page explains how AR aging reports can help startups manage cash flow, reduce credit risk, and improve financial planning.

The page compares federal and state R&D tax credits, including how they reduce startup payroll taxes, key differences, and avoiding double-counting.

Find an SVB alternative—compare startup-friendly banks, key features to evaluate, and how to protect cash and access credit post-SVB.

Kruze Consulting provides bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and CFO services for VC-backed startups, including investor-grade financials.

Kruze Consulting provides accounting services for VC-funded startups, with a focus on transparency, compliance, and strategic planning.

Kruze Consulting’s privacy policy describes the data it collects, how it uses that data, and the choices available to protect users’ information.

Kruze Consulting’s terms of service cover usage rules, disclaimers, and the use of its website and resources.

Kruze Consulting publishes its 2026 C-Suite Salary Guide, benchmarking CEO, CTO, and COO cash compensation using client payroll records. The report finds that average COO pay surpasses CEO pay by Series B, challenging the assumption that chief executives earn the most at growth-stage startups.

Aug 2026PR NewswireNews article

Kruze Consulting releases its 2026 Startup CEO Salary Report, which tracks changes in venture-backed CEO pay through the recent valuation cycle. The report breaks out compensation benchmarks by funding stage for founders and boards.

Apr 2026PR NewswireNews article

Kruze Consulting releases analysis of startup banking strategies one year after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. The analysis finds that JPMorgan Chase gains significant market share and nearly all startups now maintain at least two banking relationships.

Mar 2024PR NewswireNews article

Kruze Consulting founder Vanessa Kruze urges venture capitalists to screen portfolio companies for improper Employee Retention Credit claims. Her warning follows the IRS’s freeze of the program amid widespread fraud.

Sep 2023Crunchbase NewsNews article