Claiming the R&D Tax Credit: Tech startups invest heavily in innovation and new technology. Identifying tax credit opportunities can significantly reduce your burden.
Indinero, Your Tech Startup Accountant
Take the hassle out of financial management with indinero’s dedicated tech startup accountant services.
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Tech Startup CPAs
From fintech to SaaS and medtech, our CPAs have served hundreds of successful tech startups. Benefit from our years of experience watching and guiding founders toward growth.
How Can We Help?
01
Tech Focused Financial Reporting
Get precise and timely financial statements designed with tech startups in mind. We provide actionable insights through detailed balance sheet, income, and cash statement reporting. Our metrics focus on your unique needs, giving you the clarity to make data-driven decisions and impress investors.
02
Cash Flow and Burn Rate Monitoring
Cash flow is critical to any startup. We optimize accounts receivable and payable processes to ensure you’re never caught off guard. With effective burn rate and runway forecasting, you can better allocate resources and maintain the financial flexibility you need to meet your growth goals.
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Startup Tax Accounting Strategy
Maximize startup-specific benefits, like R&D tax credits and net operating loss carryforwards, while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations. Our proactive approach will save you time, minimize liabilities, and keep you ahead of deadlines.
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Cap Table Management
Managing equity doesn’t have to be a headache. We streamline cap table management, helping you create and maintain equity compensation plans that attract top talent. With detailed reporting and stakeholder-ready insights, you’ll effectively monitor your startup’s equity as you scale.
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Fundraising and Investor Relations
Prepare for your next funding round with confidence. From polished financial models and valuation reports to investor-ready pitch decks, we can provide the tools and documentation you need to impress investors. We also help with ongoing investor relations, ensuring transparency and readiness for due diligence requests.
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Payroll and HR Financial Support
Tech startups often face unique payroll challenges: equity compensation, quickly scaling teams, and navigating the unique state and local tax regimes of remote workers. We integrate payroll processing with financial reporting so you can focus on building a sustainable business while keeping labor costs in check.
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Merger and Acquisition Consulting
If you’re planning an exit or acquisition, we can help. Our end-to-end financial support, from due diligence and valuation analysis to deal structuring and post-merger integration, will ensure your startup’s value is maximized and your financial goals are met.
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Financial Planning and Analysis
Make smarter decisions with financial planning services designed for tech startups. We specialize in budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling that align with your high-growth objectives. Whether you’re preparing for rapid growth or your next funding round, we’ll deliver the insights you need to move forward.
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Regulatory Support and Audit Preparedness
Stay audit-ready and IRS-compliant as your tech startup scales. We’ll help you meet regulatory requirements and prepare for investor due diligence, all while giving you the peace of mind to focus on what matters most – growth.
At indinero, we understand that no two startups are the same. We’re here to help, no matter how large or small your startup may be.
Schedule a ConsultationAccounting for Tech Startups, Tailored to Your Stage of Growth
Seed and Early-Stage
- Set up easy-to-use bookkeeping and cash flow management systems
- Prepare for your first funding rounds
- Implement tech startup focused budgeting and forecasting processes
Growth
- Maximize margins by tracking operational expenses and minimizing costs
- Produce detailed financial statements for investor and board reporting
- Manage tax liabilities across jurisdictions
Late Stage and Pre-Exit
- Generate easy to understand equity and cap tables
- Mitigate risk and uncover valuable insights by conducting preemptive internal audits
- Plan for mergers and acquisitions with valuation support and due diligence
Accounting Expertise
Tailored to Your Stage of Growth
Unique Accounting Needs for Tech Startups
As a Y Combinator-funded accounting firm, we’ve worked and networked with many tech startups and are familiar with the challenges they commonly face.
Fractional CFOs
High-level strategic guidance is critical for growth, but expertise comes at a cost. Our fractional CFOs offer flexible scalability, adjusting to fit any level of support required.
Payroll Services
Payroll can be a headache. Let us tackle the complexity so you can put your energy where it belongs – growing your business and staying ahead of the competition.
Business Tax Services
Pay what you’re legally obligated to pay, and no more. Our experts bring peace of mind by maximizing deductions, minimizing liability, and proactively designing tax strategies.
Online Bookkeeping
Many businesses reach out thinking they need a CFO or accountant, but sometimes, bookkeeping is a better fit for their growth stage. We’ll set you up for success with foundational record-keeping and reporting systems.
Is Your Business Financially Ready to Raise Funding?
The series A round is an exciting but nerve-racking time for entrepreneurs. This guide covers the documents you’ll need to prepare, including:
- Proof of incorporation
- Proper accounting procedures
- Accurate financial reports
- And more
Testimonials
The software and services are complete, the staff is fast and always helpful. Indinero gives me and my finance team the peace of mind we need to focus on growth.
“Indinero takes the hassles out of managing our back-end office. We can spend more time focusing on our product and customers.”
@UpCounsel
"Three things that I love about indinero are the speed and quality of our communications, making sure we are compliant and educated on our responsibilities, and your proactive approach to inform us about all the stuff that we may need or can take advantage of."
@Matt Maslowski, Founder, Smartschool
"My peace of mind has increased tenfold around finances. I just don’t have to worry about it anymore."
@Matt Maslowski, Founder, Smartschool
“Indinero’s saved us about 30% on financial management. We’ve reduced our costs from $95,000 for an in-house salary to under $6,000 monthly. The whole process with indinero is so much faster and more efficient, and errors have been significantly reduced. The service functions as part of my company and my team.”
@Nels Jensen, CEO & Co-Founder, Williamsburg Learning
"I’ve been through 10 bookkeepers in 16 years, indinero is the best we have worked with, and there is no close second. They are the first bookkeeper who successfully set us up for accrual bookkeeping. That seems a real struggle for food service companies because it is a lot of work."
@Scott Mahan, Founder, Masterpiece Cuisine
Startup Financial Resources
- Top 5 Financial Mistakes Startups Make (And How to Avoid Them)
- Preparing Your Startup for Series A Funding
- The Startup’s Guide to R&D Tax Credits
- Burn Rate and Runway Calculator
Industries We Serve in the Startup Ecosystem
- SaaS and Software
- Biotech and Healthcare
- E-commerce and Marketplaces
- FinTech
- AI and Machine Learning
Curated Tech Startup Accounting Resources
Industries We Serve in the Startup Ecosystem
- SaaS and Software
- Biotech and Healthcare
- E-Commerce and Marketplaces
- FinTech
- AI and Machine Learning
Partner With Indinero and Accelerate Your Startup’s Growth
As a founder, your first priority should be growth. Let us handle the accounting so you can focus on building the next big thing.