Fractional CFO Services for Boston Startups

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.

At Graphite Financial, our experienced financial experts are ready to serve your Boston startup, both in its early days and over the long term. We’ve helped hundreds of startups to date and know the unique business ecosystem in the Boston area to help you.

Why Boston Startups Thrive with Graphite Financial

Graphite is uniquely positioned to help your startup succeed in Boston’s dynamic venture capital and startup ecosystem. Our team understands the opportunities and challenges that come with growing a business in this market, and we have deep expertise in key industries like Biotech and SaaS, along with extensive knowledge of Massachusetts tax and compliance regulations.

Our comprehensive financial services support every aspect of your startup’s financial health—from securing funding to optimizing cash flow and scaling for long-term growth.

Benefits of Our Fractional CFO Services

Some of the other key benefits of our fractional CFO services for Boston startups include:

• Access to financial expertise when you need it.
• Financial expertise at a fraction of the cost of what it would be to hire a CFO in-house. Graphite’s plans start at $1,250 per month.
• Our solutions are also scalable and can grow as your startup grows.
• We aim to serve as an extension of your business. We’ll pair you with a financial expert who only works with a few other clients, thereby allowing them the opportunity to truly integrate into your business and provide more personalized service.
• Support in building a solid financial infrastructure that helps you scale effectively as you grow. Our team provides strategic guidance that ensures that your startup’s financial processes are robust, helping you avoid common pitfalls and optimize your resources.

Comprehensive Financial Solutions for Boston Startups

Our range of comprehensive financial services for Boston startups includes:

• Financial strategy and planning: You can rest assured that we’re well-positioned to support your Boston startup at launch and in the future. We’ll develop strategies and analysis to aid your decision-making and help refine your startup’s financial model for long-term success.
• Cash flow management: Good cash flow is crucial to a successful startup. At Graphite, we’ll identify strategies to help you optimize your cash flow and ensure your startup’s financial stability.
• Fundraising support: Fundraising is often the lifeblood of a successful startup. We’ll help your startup prepare for and secure investment. We’ll also assist with creating your pitch deck, managing investor relations and supporting your startup throughout the entire process.
• M&A support: There may come a time when your startup is in a position to acquire or merge with another entity. We’re experts at navigating mergers and acquisitions and will make sure that your startup is in a good position for a successful transition should the time come.
• Budgeting and forecasting: We’ll also help you create detailed and realistic budgets, and assist with accurate financial forecasting to help facilitate business growth and financial health.
• Financial analysis and reporting: Finally, we’ll create detailed financial reports and provide in-depth analysis so that you can better understand your startup’s strengths and weaknesses to identify areas for improvement in your financial operations and how you can sustainably grow.

Supporting Boston’s Leading Industries

We have experience supporting Boston startups across a range of industries. These include:

• Tech and SaaS
• eComm and Retail
• Healthcare and Biotech
• Startups and Small Businesses

Client Success Stories

Vital.io is a patient experience platform founded in 2019. Shortly after its founding, it experienced rapid growth, and leadership realized that the startup needed financial assistance. It turned to Graphite for several services, including fractional CFO support.

As part of our fractional CFO partnership with Vital.io, we attended board meetings, provided strategic financial planning and offered our market-specific expertise in the healthcare field. What’s more, our subscription-based model meant that costs were predictable and consistent for Vital.io, something that helped the startup budget accordingly.

Get Started with Fractional CFO Services in Boston

For more information on how Graphite can help support your Boston startup with fractional CFO services, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes fractional CFO services ideal for Boston startups?

Boston’s fast-moving startup ecosystem demands financial expertise, but hiring a full-time CFO isn’t always feasible. Graphite provides Boston startups with flexible, cost-effective fractional CFO services tailored to industries like Biotech and SaaS. With deep knowledge of Massachusetts tax and compliance regulations, we help startups optimize cash flow, secure funding, and scale efficiently—delivering strategic financial leadership exactly when you need it.

Does Graphite Financial understand the needs of biotech companies in Boston?

Absolutely. We specialize in working with startups regardless of the industry they’re in. We have experience supporting Boston biotech startups.

How can Graphite help with fundraising in Boston’s competitive market?

At Graphite, we’ll provide the strategic insights that will help your startup prepare for and secure investment. We’ll also assist with creating your pitch deck, managing investor relations and supporting your startup throughout the entire process.

What’s the first step to working with Graphite Financial?

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how our fractional CFO services can help your Boston startup.