Graphite Financial Blog

Managing Burn Rate and Cash Runway

Graphite Financial — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:44:34 GMT

Of all the metrics that your startup should be familiar with, two of the most important are burn rate and cash runway. Burn rate is the rate at which your startup spends money before it's able to earn a profit, and cash runway is the amount of time your startup has before its cash is fully depleted. Both of these metrics are important for planning fundraising rounds and setting a strategy for your startup's long-term viability. What's more, every decision that your startup makes can have an impact on its burn and cash runway, underscoring the importance of understanding these two metrics and practicing effective cash management. Read on to learn more about the importance of burn rate and cash runway or tune into this webinar from Graphite Financial and Brex for further information.

9 Tech Stack Must-Haves for CPG Startups

Sean Bies & Donny Trya — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:44:34 GMT

Revenue Forecasting Models: Strategic Approaches for Venture-Backed Startups

analytics@nextleft.com (NextLeft) — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:44:33 GMT

Revenue forecasting is more than just a financial exercise; it's a strategic necessity for growing your startup. It is important for strategic decision-making, assessing financial health and risk management, ensuring your startup's operational efficiency and building stakeholder trust.

How to Prepare a Startup for Series A Funding

Graphite Financial — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:44:32 GMT

The Delaware Franchise Tax Deadline: Essential Guide for Startups

Admin — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:44:31 GMT

If your startup is incorporated in the state of Delaware, know that you have some unique tax obligations that are state-specific. In addition to ensuring you file state and federal taxes on time during tax season, an additional caveat is the Delaware Franchise Tax, which requires any corporation in Delaware to pay an annual franchise tax for incorporation in the state. These taxes and annual payments are due by March 1 of each calendar year—and non-compliance can result in steep penalties.

Fractional CFO Services for Boston Startups

dev@supersight.ca (supersight creative) — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:43:53 GMT

If you're running a startup, you know how valuable every resource is. At certain stages, hiring a full-time CFO may not be feasible or necessary. Instead, partnering with a financial service provider for fractional CFO and accounting services can offer the strategic financial guidance you need—at a fraction of the cost—while allowing your business to scale efficiently. In addition to offering industry-leading financial services to our Boston startup partners, a fractional CFO also represents a significant cost saving versus bringing a CFO in-house.

Key Financial Metrics Every Startup Should Track

analytics@nextleft.com (NextLeft) — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:43:52 GMT

From MRR to ARR to CAC and LTV, every startup should be familiar with various metrics that help track and monitor growth, efficiency and return on investment. These metrics shouldn't just be calculated to measure a singular point in time, but at regular intervals to gauge trends and overall business health.

Operational Finance: Bridging the Operational CFO and Strategic CFO Gap

Admin — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:43:52 GMT

Operational finance is finance that focuses primarily on the daily financial activities of a business, requiring a thorough understanding of financial statements to properly weigh financial performance and help leadership determine where adjustments or improvements can be made.

Tax Compliance Considerations for MSO/PC Structures in Healthcare & HealthTech

Admin — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:43:51 GMT

The MSO-PC structure is an increasingly popular model in the healthcare industry, especially among startups in the pfost-COVID-19 era as telehealth becomes more popular. Composed of a Managed Service Organization (MSO) that performs non-clinical functions for a Professional Corporation (PC), the structure separates clinical and non-clinical ownership, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on patient care while the MSO handles administrative tasks. Under such a structure, there's more efficient management of a healthcare practice, while also ensuring compliance requirements are met.

Financial Modeling Best Practices for CPG Startups

Admin — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:43:50 GMT

2021 was a banner year for CPG entrepreneurs. It felt like startups were successfully fundraising left and right, with plenty of upward momentum in the industry and optimism about the future.