Chelsea Stoner

🤝 Anrok x KongBasileConsulting KongBasileConsulting (KBC) is a San Francisco–based accounting and consulting firm supporting VC-backed SaaS and technology companies as they scale. Their team specializes in building finance and compliance foundations that can grow alongside fast-moving startups without slowing them down. Together, Anrok and KBC help shared clients stay ahead of sales tax complexity as they expand into new states and markets. Trusted by high-growth teams like Unit, Zeck, and Jupiter Intellinger, this partnership brings clarity and confidence to an increasingly complex compliance landscape. With Anrok, KBC’s clients gain: • Real-time visibility into sales tax obligations across jurisdictions • Proactive alerts for nexus thresholds and compliance milestones • Automated tax calculations that integrate seamlessly with modern billing systems • Streamlined filing workflows that free finance teams to focus on growth Proud to partner with the KBC team to support the next generation of SaaS operators. See how high-growth teams are using Anrok 👉 https://lnkd.in/g43YViv6

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Founders are often optimistic about growth. Sometimes, that confidence leads to funding ideas that don't fully pan out. Royalty-based growth capital is structured to limit downside risk compared to traditional venture-backed paths. Vik Thapar of Cypress Growth Capital explains that, even if outcomes fall short of early expectations, founders often still exit with meaningful results because they retain the majority of ownership. 🎙️ Tune into the Private Equity Value Creation Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gxkEsH3Z 👇🏽 Find Us Here https://lnkd.in/gTdPMk8P #privateequity #privateequitypodcast #privateequityvaluecreation

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🚨SaaS Moves You Missed🚨 Curative, a $0-out-of-pocket employer health insurance startup, raised a $150M Series B led by Upside Vision Fund. https://lnkd.in/gXgMP7c2 #Curative #UpsideVisionFund #FundingNews

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📢 How can digital health startups thrive in a market marked by IPO slowdowns and tighter funding? In this week's new episode of StartUp Health NOW, Lee Shapiro, Managing Partner at 7wire Ventures, joins Steven Krein for a live Fireside Chat with the StartUp Health community to share hard-won lessons on what it takes to succeed today. 🎯 Key takeaways: – Why ROI and evidence are non-negotiable – How to find and work with the right strategic investors – The value of long-term thinking in health innovation Whether you're fundraising or scaling, this conversation is packed with actionable insights from one of health tech’s most seasoned investors. 🎧 Listen on StartUp Health NOW ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dry2Xntg #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #StartUpHealth #HealthcareInnovation #VentureCapital #Founders #HealthMoonshot

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Sprinter Health, a San Francisco-based telehealth company specializing in mobile healthcare, has raised $55 million in a Series B funding round led by General Catalyst. Additional investors include Andreessen Horowitz, the Regents of the University of California, GV (Google Ventures), and Accel. The company leverages technology and a comprehensive medical approach to transform at-home care. The new funding will help expand operations and accelerate product development. Founded by CEO Max Cohen and CTO Cameron Behar, Sprinter Health’s leadership team also includes COO Ariana A., CMO Melissa Welch, MD, MPH, and CPO Justin Larkin, MD. Stay ahead of the curve in life science investments—subscribe now for the latest updates and insights: https://lnkd.in/e77bfv_e #digitalhealth #Telehealth #MobileHealthcare 

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💡 Founder Investment Priority: Early-Stage or Late-Stage? 🚀 Elevation Capital has launched a $400 million fund focused on investing in late-stage startups. This signals a strategic shift from early-stage investing to supporting companies in their final growth phase. 🔍 Target Startups of the Fund 1️⃣ Late-stage Growth: Startups in their final growth phases with strong traction. 2️⃣ Market-Ready: Companies prepared for scaling and expansion. 3️⃣ Sector Focus: Technology-driven and financial services startups with scalable business models. 💬Follow us for deeper analysis on India’s fintech and startup ecosystem! #IndiaStartups #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Fintech #LateStageStartups #GrowthStage #Innovation #TechStartups

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Layer is tackling one of the most overlooked pain points for SMBs: accounting. They’re gaining real traction doing so. Emergence is leading their seed round to bring embedded, AI-powered accounting to the SMB software stack. Kevin Spain highlights what makes this team and product so compelling. 

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Plaid's recent $8 billion valuation through employee share sales signals a notable 31% increase from last year, reflecting a growing trend in fintech around using share liquidity as a strategic tool. This practice isn’t just about numbers—it plays a crucial role in employee retention and tax optimization, helping companies stay competitive in attracting and retaining top talent. While Plaid’s current valuation remains below its 2021 peak, this strategic move highlights how private firms are evolving their capital and talent management approaches. Key insights: 1. Employee share sales provide financial flexibility and motivation for employees. 2. Share liquidity strategies can influence company valuations and investor perceptions. 3. This trend may shape how fintech companies structure growth and retention plans going forward. How do you see employee share liquidity impacting fintech innovation and talent management in the next few years? #artificialintelligence #businessautomation #productivity

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𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Lucas J. Pols, GP at Pegasus, delivers critical wisdom for founders navigating the complex world of startup investment. He reveals that while ownership percentage isn't everything, board control is the real game-changer. Learn why strategic board composition matters more than pure equity stakes, and discover how founders can maintain their vision while bringing in vital outside investment. #Startup #VentureCapital #Founder

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New blog just dropped 🧠 Most VC firms don't have a deal flow problem. They have a signal processing problem. Everyone sees the same launches, the same founder activity, the same market data. The difference isn't who sees more. It's who makes sense of it faster. We wrote about why signal to conviction speed is becoming the real edge in venture and what that means for how investment teams should operate. Link in the comments. Would love to hear how other investors and operators think about this.

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