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Finance & Fractional CFO Services

Finance & Fractional CFO Services for Startups

Our Financial Advisory service provides startups with in-depth, forward-looking insights that enable founders make better decisions & set them up for success raising their next round.We've helped startups raise $20B+ in funding and steered dozens to successful exits.

Financial Services to Support Growth & Secure Fundraising

Partnering with the airCFO finance team enables you to avoid surprises, provide financial and strategic context and ensure that the company is on the right track. airCFO drives immediate value while helping form the long-term roadmap for the company.

Financial Planning & Analysis
Fractional CFO Support
Full-Cycle Fundraise Advisory

Financial Planning & Analysis

Our FP&A service gives early stage founders visibility into their financial outlook so they can keep their startup on track to raise their next funding round.
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  • Financial Model Updates and Ongoing Maintenance: A comprehensive model to measure performance and drive strategic decisions.
  • Budgeting and Scenario Planning: Realistic budgeting to improve performance and build scalable financial habits.
  • Transaction Advisory: Expert guidance on debt and equity financing, leveraging deep startup finance expertise.
  • Advanced Metric Tracking: Identifying key metrics, setting up data collection, and monitoring long-term performance.
  • Dedicated Point of Contact for Advisory and Decision Support: Ongoing strategic support to guide financial decision-making.

Fractional CFO Support

When you need an executive-level partner to help run your fundraise or optimize financial performance, our roster of seasoned fractional CFOs is ready to jump in.
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  • Revenue Operations: Sales pipeline visibility, seamless invoicing, and improved cash flow management.
  • Vendor Management: Negotiating and controlling vendor spend to optimize costs and ensure favorable terms.
  • Advanced Reporting: Custom-built reports for deeper financial and operational insights.
  • End-of-Month "Flash Report": Quick insights into financial performance before the full month-end close.
  • Detailed Month-End Analysis: In-depth financial review to ensure accuracy and performance tracking.

Full-Cycle Fundraise Advisory

VC funding is the rocket fuel that propels a startup forward. Our fundraise support service will make sure that you maximize your chances of successfully raising your next round.
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  • Board Reporting and Investor Relations: Ensuring smooth, effective investor communication and board meetings.
  • Cap Table Management: Maintaining accurate records in Carta to prevent legal issues and financial errors.

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Choose the Right Financial Partner from the Get-Go

Navigate your startup's financial journey with confidence by having expert guidance that turns dense spreadsheets into winning investor pitches. Imagine having access to insightful answers to your most pressing questions, such as:
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  • What's our true runway, and how can we extend it without sacrificing growth opportunities?
  • When is the right time to raise our next funding round, and how much should we target?
  • How do our unit economics compare to industry benchmarks?
  • What KPIs should we prioritize at our current growth stage to demonstrate traction to investors?

Scalable Pricing, Customized for You

Pricing Designed for Startups at Every Stage

airCFO's pricing is determined based on two factors: stage and scope. At each stage, we offer founders the services they need to build a rock-solid foundation and maintain a top-notch back office that moves them forward in their startup journey.

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“airCFO can flexibly adapt to the vision of somebody like myself who comes in with more experience on the operations side and start to implement new processes, tools, or metrics that help us measure the business in ways that we wouldn’t be able to do unless we hired an entire finance function."
William DeLay
COO & CEO, Edge Impulse
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