Finance & operations for venture-backed startups
The back office that lets your team build.
Pegacorn Group is the finance, accounting, and HR partner for Series A and B startups in regulated and sensitive industries. We run the operations that institutional investors expect — quietly, accurately, and on your timeline.
50+
Venture-backed startups supported
$100M+
Aggregate client funding raised
$5K+/mo
Fractional CFO retainers
Trusted by teams in cybersecurity, biotech, and deep tech. No logos. No names. That's the point.
Why Pegacorn
Built for funded startups. Discreet by default.
Built for funded startups
We work exclusively with companies that have raised institutional capital. We know what your board reports need to look like, what your auditors will ask for, and what your next round will require.
Discretion is the default
Our clients operate in industries where confidentiality matters. We don't publish logos, case studies, or testimonials. Your operational details stay where they belong — with you.
One partner, full stack
Fractional CFO, accounting, financial modeling, audit prep, payroll, and HR — under one roof. Fewer vendors, cleaner handoffs, lower total cost than building it in-house.
What we run for you
Six services. One partner.
Fractional CFO
Strategic finance leadership without the full-time hire. Board reporting, investor relations, fundraise prep.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
GAAP-compliant books, monthly close, and clean financials your auditors and investors will trust.
Financial Modeling
Investor-grade models for Series B, C, and beyond. Built to survive diligence.
Audit Prep & SEC Compliance
Audit-ready from day one. SOX readiness for companies on an IPO trajectory.
Payroll & Benefits
Multi-state payroll, equity compensation tracking, and benefits administration.
HR Consulting
Policies, compliance, and hiring infrastructure that scales from 10 to 100 employees.
Featured insights
From the Knowledge Center
Practical writing for funded operators — the pricing breakdowns, vendor recommendations, and operator playbooks that Series A and B teams actually use.
Finance
What does it actually cost to outsource your back office? Real pricing for fractional CFO, controller, accounting, HR, and financial modeling
A buyer's guide to the cost of outsourced back-office services for venture-backed startups — what the market charges for fractional CFO, controller, bookkeeping, HR, and financial modeling, with stage-by-stage breakdowns and what to watch out for.
14 min read
Accounting
Why we recommend Ramp for venture-backed startups
Why Pegacorn Group recommends Ramp for nearly every venture-backed startup we work with — what it replaces, the controls features that matter, and when it's the right answer.
10 min read
Finance
Why your Series B isn't worth 50x ARR — reading AI valuations as a non-AI founder
AI mega-deals are not your comp set. How to read 2026 valuations as a non-AI founder, what your Series B is actually worth, and how to negotiate it.
10 min read
HR
How to administer payroll and 401(k) plans at a startup without losing your weekends
A practical guide to running lean payroll and 401(k) administration at a Series A/B startup — provider recommendations, automatic remittance, and the cadence that keeps weekends free.
14 min read
A back office that won't slow you down.
If you've outgrown your bookkeeper but aren't ready for a full finance team, we're the bridge. Let's talk about what your next 18 months need.