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Accounting & Finance for Startups That Want to Scale

You’ve got product, vision, and traction. What you don’t need is the stress of messy books, missed tax deadlines, or financial blind spots. GrowthLab helps startups like yours run lean and scale smarter with full-stack Accounting, CFO, FP&A, and Tax support.

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Why Startups Choose GrowthLab

We don’t believe in prescribed solutions, quick fixes, or a detached, surface-level approach. Instead, we dive deep with you to find the right solutions to take your business to the next level. 


You’ll have your own team of GrowthLab business and financial professionals by your side to discover and implement the best practices that suit your unique needs.

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One Team, All the Functions

From bookkeeping to CFO-level strategy.

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Predictable

Pricing

No surprise hourly rates, no hidden fees.

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Scalable

Services

Start lean, add layers of support as you grow.

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Founder-Friendly Tech Stack

QuickBooks, Xero, FP&A models, payroll, HR.

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950+

Businesses We've Helped Grow

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$350M+

Dollars Raised for Our Customers

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40+

Awesome Team Members

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35

Years In Business

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I've built a couple companies now and sold them for up to nine-figures. Tried many accountants and GrowthLab has been absolutely top notch - timely service, accurate numbers, great price, highly responsive and professional staff. Very grateful and highly recommend them - especial thanks to Ann-Marie!!!

Dwight Crow 

Founder at Additive.ai

Let us grow with you

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Startup Package

$1,000/mo

Includes:

  • Monthly Cash Basis Accounting
    • Monthly Bookkeeping
    • Monthly Payroll Coding & Reconciliation
    • Monthly Accounting Manager Review Meetings
  • Monthly Financial Planning & Analysis - Lite
    • Annual Operating Plan
    • Monthly Meetings to update Business Model
    • Capital Financial Model hosted and maintained by our team
  • Quarterly People Advisory Services - Essentials
    • Quarterly Review of Payroll Tax Accounts
    • As-Needed Payroll Tax Notice Support
    • Ad-Hoc PAS questions / issues
  • Quarterly Virtual Tax Manager
    • Review financial statements
    • Discuss activity for quarter and projections for the full year
    • Discuss and plan for compliance
    • Ad-hoc tax questions / issues
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FAQs

  • What services does GrowthLab Financial offer for startups?

    GrowthLab provides a comprehensive suite of services tailored for early-stage companies. 


    This includes handling your day-to-day bookkeeping, providing financial planning & analysis (FP&A) insights, proactive tax planning and compliance, and even HR advisory services. 


    In essence, our team covers all core finance functions, helping you manage financial operations and make informed decisions to drive your startup’s growth.

  • What is the onboarding process for new startup clients at GrowthLab?

    Getting started with GrowthLab is straightforward. 


    We typically begin with a demo call to discuss your startup’s needs and challenges.


    From that conversation, our team will craft a customized enagagement detailing how we can support your business goals. 


    Once you decide to move forward, we guide you through a seamless onboarding process—introducing you to your dedicated GrowthLab finance team, setting up our cloud-based tools, and integrating with your financial systems so we can hit the ground running. 

  • How can GrowthLab help my startup prepare for fundraising or investor pitches?

    GrowthLab specializes in getting startups investor-ready. We help by developing solid financial models and forecasts, refining your pitch deck, and ensuring you have proper financial controls in place. 


    Our team knows what investors are looking for – with clean books, credible projections, and a well-thought-out financial strategy, you’ll be able to present a compelling case to investors and build a foundation for sustainable growth.

  • What kind of support and advice does GrowthLab provide to startup founders?

    When you partner with GrowthLab, you gain an entire finance team invested in your success. You’ll have your own team of GrowthLab business, financial, and marketing professionals by your side, working closely with you to implement best practices tailored to your company.

  • How do I know if my business needs FP&A services?

    If your business struggles with budgeting, forecasting, or understanding its financial performance, FP&A services can help. GrowthLab’s FP&A team provides the insights and tools you need to make data-driven decisions and achieve your financial goals.


Helpful Resources

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By Dan Gertrudes February 24, 2025
When you're launching a startup, bookkeeping is probably the last thing on your mind. You're focused on building your product, landing customers, and maybe even raising capital. But after more than a decade of working with startups, I can tell you—ignore your financials at your own risk.
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