Let's talk about your startup's future.
Book a free 30-minute Zoom with our team. No pressure, no pitch – just honest advice from people who’ve helped hundreds of UK founders raise, scale and build stronger businesses.
Let's talk about your startup's future.
Book a free 30-minute Zoom with our team. No pressure, no pitch – just honest advice from people who’ve helped hundreds of UK founders raise, scale and build stronger businesses.
- Get clarity on your finances - We'll review your current setup and identify what's working (and what's not)
- Understand your funding options - From R&D tax credits to SEIS and EIS, we'll map out what's available to you
- Build a financial roadmap - Whether you're pre-revenue or scaling fast, we'll help you plan for what's next
- No obligation - Walk away with actionable insights, with no pressure to work together
- Get clarity on your finances - We'll review your current setup and identify what's working (and what's not)
- Understand your funding options - From R&D tax credits to SEIS and EIS, we'll map out what's available to you
- Build a financial roadmap - Whether you're pre-revenue or scaling fast, we'll help you plan for what's next
- No obligation - Walk away with actionable insights, with no pressure to work together
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Michael Budnow
Co-Founder & UK Managing Director
Michael has been on both sides of the table – he knows what investors look for because he’s worked with them, and he knows what founders actually need because he’s spent years building alongside them. After 15+ years in corporate life, he co-founded Standard Ledger to help startup founders get the kind of financial clarity that actually moves the needle. He’ll give you a straight answer on what you need and whether we can help.
Startup founders ♥ Standard Ledger
“Closing our £2.5m round with Octopus Ventures was a huge milestone for HealsGood AI. Standard Ledger were instrumental throughout the process – helping us stay investor-ready, manage due diligence and present a clear financial story. They brought real structure and focus, which made a complex raise feel controlled and achievable. Having that level of financial leadership on our side gave us the confidence to move fast and negotiate from a position of strength.”
Jack Henderson
“Standard Ledger’s fractional CFO services identified KPIs driving operational improvements, making us an attractive acquisition target. Strategic exit planning structured our finances to maximise returns, and negotiating the complexities of the sale process secured us a deal that recognised our full value.”
Peter Neal
“Standard Ledger saved us from trouble during our UK setup. They turned around crucial work in 48 hours, preventing fines. Having the support you can trust, who knows what they’re doing, means less stress and frees up a lot of mental space.”
Peter Cole
“Standard Ledger was incredibly helpful in reviewing and modelling our finances. Thanks to their support, we reshaped our strategy and identified areas for growth. We are now ready for expansion into new sports and markets.”
Iggy Jovanovic
“We didn’t hesitate to outsource our company set up to Standard Ledger. Knowing that they’ll let us know what’s needed, where to sign and what to do is a huge weight off our shoulders. Our bank even commented on how well set up our documentation was!”
Gemma Clancy
“Having Standard Ledger manage bookkeeping has freed up a lot of time. It means I spend less time worrying about money and more time thinking about the bigger picture.”
Jock Lawrence
