For startups and scaleups
Don't hire a CFO, subscribe to one.
Stop drowning in Excel. Start walking into board meetings with confidence.
Finance admin is eating your week. And your investors can tell.
Spreadsheet chaos
Investor updates that take forever
Runway/cash flow blindness
you have, because nobody's updated the model since the last round.
Senior finance expertise, without the full-time hire.
Strategic CFO Support
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Full Finance Operations (powered by AI)
Finance Transformation
Data & Dashboards
Still have questions?
Get the clarity you need. With expert answers from our team of financial professionals.
Built for four types of companies. Because we know the difference matters.
SaaS & Tech
metrics.
R&D & Innovation
E-comm & Wholesale
Professional Services
engagements — we build financial structures around how service businesses actually make
money. So when capacity gets tight, you'll know whether to hire, say no to the low-margin
project, or just ride it out. Whether you bill hourly, on retainer, or per project, you'll always know
which engagements are worth it and which aren't
The right plan for your business.
building the foundations to scaling operations. We'll put together a package that works exactly
how you need it.
Early Stage
Building Foundations
Growth Stage
Accelerating Growth
Established
Scaling Operations
What our customers say
creating a stronger foundation for decision-making and better control over our numbers. Today, they're a trusted financial partner."
Located at Islands Brygge, our CPH Studio works with some of Denmark's most ambitious companies to create what's next.
Our Danish Studio powers the finance behind some of the most ambitious startups and scaleups in the Nordics.
startups and scaleups
supported
funding rounds supported across Seed, Series A and B
of our clients run on AI-automated recurring workflows
companies guided through
acquisitions
We're a new kind of finance partner. Built for the way startups actually work.
Most founders figure out finance the hard way. We exist so you don't have to.
Think CFO expertise, powered by the best finance technology available — so your financial setup is faster, more accurate, and runs with far less effort on your side.
Whether you're navigating Danish compliance, expanding into new markets, or building a structure that works across multiple entities from day one, with offices in Copenhagen and London, our part-time CFOs bring genuine cross-border expertise to help your business grow.
All the answers you need for all the questions you’ve got.
(But also TL;DR)
What is CFO as a Service?
A fractional CFO gives you access to senior financial leadership without hiring a full-time executive. Instead of adding an expensive hire to your payroll, you work with an experienced part-time CFO on a flexible basis.
What is a fractional CFO?
CFO as a Service means you don’t need to build a full finance department yourself. Instead, you get access to a dedicated fractional CFO and the financial expertise needed to manage and grow your company.
Why should you consider a fractional CFO for your startup?
Many founders start thinking about finance leadership when the business begins to scale. You might need more structure when you’re raising funding, hiring quickly, or trying to understand your runway and growth metrics. Our fractional CFOs help you move from reactive finance to clear, forward-looking planning.
How does Scaleup Finance improve your financial management?
Many startups run their finances through spreadsheets and external accountants. Over time, this makes it harder to get a clear overview of performance. Scaleup Finance’s CFO as a Service introduces structure. You get consistent reporting, better forecasting, and a clearer understanding of your financial position. The goal is simple: help you spend less time wrestling with spreadsheets and more time building your company.
Do early-stage startups really need a CFO?
Early-stage startups don’t need a full-time CFO, but getting the financial fundamentals right from day one can mean the difference between confident growth and costly course corrections later. With the right foundations in place, you'll know exactly where your money is going, what your runway looks like, and how to make the case to investors. Scaleup Finance’s flexible CFO service gives you access to that expertise when you need it, without adding unnecessary overhead.
