CFO+
Strategic Finance for Founders
Scope & Focus
Outrun CFO+ is our CFO-as-a-Service offering, built for VC-backed and angel-backed startups approaching product-market fit or early scale. We act as your interim CFO and strategic finance partner operating as a true extension of your team — not just spreadsheets and decks, but real operating support.
Operational Framework
Duration & Flexibility:
Minimum engagement: 3 months.
Maximum initial engagement: 6 months.
Renewal options: Available for 3-month extensions thereafter.
Engagement concludes automatically at the end of the calendar month following the commencement of a permanent CFO or upon written request to end the service.
Intensity & Engagement Model:
Recommended commitment: 25 hours per week
Maximum commitment: 32 hours per week, ensuring dedicated focus while allowing our team capacity for essential internal activities.
Limited capacity: 2–3 clients per quarter
Who is it for?
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Seed to post-seed companies with momentum
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Founders navigating complexity: GTM scale, new markets, or team growth
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Startups not yet ready (or willing) to hire a full-time CFO
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VCs, angels, and family offices looking to uplevel portfolio company reporting and discipline
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Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Scenario Modeling
We develop robust financial models that provide a clear roadmap for your future. This includes detailed projections of revenue, expenses, and profitability, alongside dynamic scenario modeling to prepare for various market conditions and strategic decisions. This ensures you have the insights needed to make informed choices and navigate uncertainty.
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Budgeting and Spend Discipline
We establish rigorous budgeting processes and implement spend discipline frameworks that align with your strategic objectives. This helps optimize resource allocation, control costs, and ensure every dollar spent contributes to your growth and efficiency.
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Business Model Validation (incl. pricing & unit economics)
We critically assess and validate your business model, diving deep into pricing strategies and unit economics. Our analysis ensures your core operations are profitable and scalable, identifying opportunities to enhance revenue streams and optimize cost structures for sustainable growth.
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KPI Setup, Tracking, and Board/Investor Reporting
We design and implement a comprehensive system for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tailored to your business. We then meticulously track these metrics, providing clear, concise, and impactful reports for your board and investors, ensuring transparency and demonstrating progress towards strategic goals.
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Cash Runway and Liquidity Management
We provide proactive management of your cash flow, meticulously tracking your cash runway and ensuring optimal liquidity. This critical oversight helps you avoid financial bottlenecks, maintain operational stability, and confidently plan for future investments or expansions.
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Cap Table and Equity/Tokens Planning
For companies with complex ownership structures, including those in the Web3 space, we manage your capitalization table and provide strategic planning for equity or token distribution. This ensures clarity, compliance, and strategic alignment for future funding rounds or tokenomics initiatives.
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Accounting Oversight and Finance Stack Setup
We provide expert oversight of your accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Furthermore, we assist in setting up and optimizing your entire finance technology stack, leveraging modern tools and systems to streamline financial operations and enhance data integrity.