Graphite Financial

Graphite Financial

Strategic financial modeling for high-growth startups

Overview

Graphite Financial provides tailored financial modeling and management reporting for high-growth companies, focusing on startups and firms scaling from 2 to 2,000 employees. It builds and refines financial models, defines KPIs and unit economics, and supports long-term strategic planning with board-ready reporting. The company differentiates itself by being born out of a venture capital fund, offering deep insight into growth-stage needs and investor perspectives, with specialist emphasis on strategic modeling rather than general accounting. Its goal is to help founders and leadership focus on growth while keeping credible financial models and clear strategic direction that satisfy boards and investors.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Graphite Financial

Simplify's Rating
Why Graphite Financial is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • September 2025 Furey deal expands cross-sell into payroll and scaling operations.
  • July 2026 blog cadence shows active demand capture around SaaS diligence and valuation.
  • Red Iron’s 2023 investment supports hiring, productization, and geographic expansion across New York, Orlando, Atlanta.

What critics are saying

  • KiwiTech’s 2021 acquisition history makes Graphite a portfolio asset, not standalone control.
  • June 2026 discounting, one free month up to $2,000, signals sales pressure.
  • Competitors like Pilot and Zeni commoditize outsourced finance; Graphite’s advisory premium compresses quickly.

What makes Graphite Financial unique

  • Paul Bianco founded Graphite after ff Venture Capital, giving startup-native finance judgment.
  • September 2025 Furey acquisition broadened Graphite into accounting, finance, and payroll.
  • June 2026 content targets SaaS, fintech, ecommerce, and VC-backed founders with specialized workflows.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

34%

1 year growth

34%

2 year growth

34%
EIN News
Sep 23rd, 2025
Graphite Financial Acquires Furey for Expansion

Graphite Financial has acquired Furey to enhance its finance, tax, and accounting services for startups. This strategic move combines Graphite's expertise with Furey's operational strengths, creating a comprehensive finance platform. The acquisition expands Graphite's client base, talent pool, and geographic presence, reinforcing its position in sectors like SaaS, e-commerce, and fintech. Graphite's clients have raised over $1 billion in funding.

Graphite Financial
Sep 11th, 2023
Use a Financial Health Dashboard to Cut Through the Noise

Graphite created a Financial Health Dashboard that serves as a launchpad to help founders tell their stories.

FinSMEs
May 31st, 2023
Graphite Financial Receives Strategic Investment From Red Iron Group

Graphite Financial, a New York-based outsourced strategic finance and accounting company, received an investment from Red Iron Group.The amount of the deal was not disclosed.The company intends to use the funds to further expand its service portfolio with financial reporting, planning and analytics capabilities.Led by Paul Bianco, Founder and CEO, Graphite Financial is an outsourced strategic finance and accounting partner for early-stage and growth-stage businesses. Core services include bookkeeping, accounting, strategic finance and CFO-level advisory services to high-growth companies across sectors including SaaS, eCommerce, Web3, Fintech, Healthcare, Education, CPG, and Manufacturing. In connection with this announcement, Red Iron and Graphite also announced its acquisition of CPM Advisory Group, with CPM’s business to be combined with Graphite. The three firms came together around a unified vision for driving Graphite’s continued rapid expansion with enhanced investment in services, technology solutions and capabilities for its national client base.The acquisition of CPM will further expand its service portfolio with financial reporting, planning and analytics capabilities.Going forward, the combined business will continue to be led by Paul Bianco, Founder and CEO of Graphite, and both the Graphite and CPM teams will remain shareholders alongside Red Iron Group. As part of these transactions, Chris Mossa, Founder and CEO of CPM, has made a significant investment in the combined business and has joined Graphite’s executive team.FinSMEs31/05/2023

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