Fractional CFO Services for Los Angeles Startups

High-level financial expertise without the full-time CFO price—that’s the value of a fractional CFO for your Los Angeles startup. With limited resources and the need to manage cash carefully, hiring a full-time CFO may not be feasible, but strategic financial guidance is still essential for growth.

That’s where Graphite Financial comes in. Our fractional CFO services provide the financial expertise your startup needs to scale efficiently, secure funding, and navigate the complexities of the Los Angeles business landscape. With deep experience across industries, we offer tailored financial strategies to support your long-term success. Read on to learn how partnering with Graphite can help your startup thrive.

Why Graphite is the Right Fit for LA Startups

At Graphite, we’re more than just experienced professionals in all things finance – we also know and understand the Los Angeles business market, allowing us to really dig in and help your startup flourish. Here’s a closer look at why we’re the right fit for L.A. startups:

• We know how to navigate California’s unique tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• We’ve helped hundreds of startups — many located in the Los Angeles area — and have experience in L.A. industries including entertainment, eComm and tech.
• We offer outsourced CFO services, providing the financial expertise your startup needs without the burden of a full-time hire.
• We’re flexible and scalable, and can support your startup at every phase of its journey.

Benefits of Our Fractional CFO Services

It’s access to a CFO when you need it, but without the full-time CFO price. That’s the biggest advantage of working with a fractional CFO — it’s much more affordable than bringing a full-time professional in-house. At Graphite, our plans start at $1,250 per month, offering the financial predictability that many startups desire.

Other key benefits of our fractional CFO services include:

• Solutions that are specifically tailored to the needs of your startup.
• Streamlined processes to help leaders make better, more educated decisions.
• A wide range of support services, from financial management and budgeting to tax compliance.

Our Core Fractional CFO Services for Los Angeles Startups

Some of the core fractional CFO services we offer for Los Angeles startups include:

• Financial strategy and planning: At Graphite, we’re poised to support your startup’s financial health in the short and long term. This includes assisting your startup’s leadership with its development of financial analysis and strategies to support decision-making.
• Cash flow management: A positive cash flow is the lifeblood of any growing startup. At Graphite, we’ll provide strategies to help you optimize cash flow, thereby ensuring business stability and developing strong financial foundations that support sustainable growth.
• Fundraising support: Whether it’s Seed Funding or Series A funding, we’ll help your startup prepare for and secure the investments you need. We can also provide support with pitch presentations to investors and help build relationships with investors.
• M&A support: If the time comes when your startup is ready to merge with another entity, acquire another entity or be acquired by another entity, we’ll work with you to make sure it’s an ideal situation to ensure success.
• Budgeting and forecasting: The more detailed your budget and the more accurate your financial forecast, the better it’s going to bode for your business growth and decision-making. At Graphite, we help startups develop financial roadmaps that align with their long-term goals, ensuring a profitable and stable future.
• Financial reporting and analysis: Correcting weaknesses and building on strengths are key to improving the growth trajectory of your startup. Graphite’s expertise in financial operations and strategic guidance ensures accurate reporting and in-depth analysis, helping identify opportunities for efficiency and sustainable growth.

Serving the Industries That Define Los Angeles

At Graphite, we specialize in serving the startups that define Los Angeles. Our experience and expertise span every industry, including the L.A.-heavy industries of tech, eComm, entertainment and media. Other industries we serve include:

• SaaS
• Retail
• Healthcare and Biotech
• Other startups and small businesses

Client Success Stories

Founded in 2015, Kinetic’s mission is to create technology that reduces workplace injuries. Kinetic’s startup business model had various complexities, and leadership quickly realized that it was going to need accounting support. Kinetic partnered with Graphite for help with the various financial challenges it faced, including building a model that was tailored to its unique business structure. Graphite also assisted Kinetic with accounts payable and accounts receivable, and helped prepare monthly report packages.

Today, Kinetic has more than 50,000 workers around the world using its solutions.

Start Scaling Your Los Angeles Startup Today

To learn more about how working with a Los Angeles fractional CFO can benefit your business, contact Graphite today. We’ve worked with hundreds of startups, tailoring our fractional CFO services to their unique needs. Contact us today for more information and to schedule a free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What industries in Los Angeles does Graphite Financial specialize in?

Graphite specializes in supporting startups across a wide range of industries, bringing deep expertise in Los Angeles’ most prominent sectors, such as entertainment, eCommerce, and HealthTech. Additionally, we provide financial guidance to startups in SaaS, biotech, and other high-growth fields, helping founders navigate fundraising, financial planning, and compliance requirements specific to their industries. 

How does Graphite support startups with fundraising in LA’s competitive market?

We know and understand the Los Angeles business market. Our experience in the Los Angeles market and our track record of helping startups grow and flourish is a winning combination.

What makes fractional CFO services cost-effective for Los Angeles startups?

Fractional CFO services offer high-level financial support at a fraction of the cost of what it would be to hire a professional in-house. At Graphite, our fractional CFO services start at $1,250 per month.

How can I get started with Graphite Financial’s services?

Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about our fractional CFO services.