Startup CFO as a service
Your strategic financial partner for scaling, fundraising, and decision-making.
Who is it For?
Early-stage and growth-stage startups seeking strategic finance leadership without the cost or complexity of a full-time hire.
What’s Included – Scope of Service
We provide tailored financial leadership to support your growth, funding, and operational decision-making.
Monthly deliverables & services:
Investor-Ready Financial Planning
- Monthly cash flow forecast & burn analysis
- Budgeting and scenario modeling
Funding Strategy & Execution
- Support with equity & non-dilutive funding (Business Finland, EU, etc.)
- Fundraising materials: deck review, financial model, data room setup
- Coaching for investor meetings & due diligence
Performance Reporting
- Monthly KPI dashboards (growth, margin, runway, etc.)
- Board & investor updates
Financial Ops Oversight
- Bookkeeping oversight (optional: bookkeeping provider coordination)
- Light finance stack setup: tools, metrics, automation
Founder Advisory
- Ongoing WhatsApp/Slack/Signal – you name it – support
- Bi-weekly check-ins or strategic reviews
Pricing
We offer flexible monthly retainers based on your company stage and intensity of needs.
| Plan | Scope Highlights | Monthly Fee (EUR) (0% VAT) |
| Lite | Forecast, monthly check-ins, grant advisory | €1,500 |
| Standard | Full forecast, reporting, investor support | €2,500 |
| Growth+ | Hands-on fundraising + strategic support | €3,500 + success fee* |
Optional Add-ons: ( 0% VAT)
- Pitch deck revamp – €950
- Custom financial model – €1200
- Funding sprint (4 weeks) – €3000
*Success fee of 1.5–3% on closed equity funding (case-by-case).
Why Propellerhat?
With over €38M in funding raised, 100+ startup clients, and deep experience in public + private finance, Propellerhat brings a rare blend of strategic, operational, and fundraising experience to your team — exactly when and where you need it most.