Pay-Per-Close

Only pay when you close —
no retainer risk.

Use AI CFO coverage all year at $199/mo. When you start a fundraise, add one-time fundraise support for $79–$249. Pay nothing until you close. Fractional CFO retainer not required.

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2,400+ companies using CFO Tech Stack $847K average savings identified per company 4.9/5 average rating on review platforms

How Pay-Per-Close works

Two separate investments — one for ongoing CFO coverage, one for fundraise support when you need it. No long-term commitment on either.

1

Use AI CFO all year

Start with Starter ($199/mo) or Growth ($499/mo) for unlimited financial monitoring, weekly AI briefings, and all 8 free tools — 24/7 coverage, no dashboard login required.

2

Add fundraise support on demand

When you are 3–6 months from a raise, purchase a Pay-Per-Close tier. One flat fee — no commitment, no monthly retainer, no pressure to sign a long-term contract.

3

Pay only when you close

$79–$249 one-time per fundraise. Delivered in 5–7 days. Investor narrative brief, board deck, cap table model, and due diligence score — all CFO-grade, all yours.

No monthly commitment

What triggers a "close" event?

A Pay-Per-Close "close" is triggered the moment you purchase a fundraise support tier. There is no ambiguity about when payment is due — it is exactly when you start a fundraise, and it covers everything you need to be investor-ready.

Definition
A "close" = purchase of any Pay-Per-Close tier (Seed, Series A, or Series B+). Each tier delivers one complete fundraise support package. One raise = one purchase.
No minimum spend
You do not need to be on a specific monthly plan to access Pay-Per-Close. Pre-seed companies on the free tools can purchase a tier directly when they are ready to raise.
Delivery timeline
After purchase, your fundraise package is delivered within 5–7 business days. Investor narrative brief, board deck, cap table model, and DD readiness score — CFO-grade, investor-tested, board-ready.
Already on Growth or Scale?
Fundraise support is included in your monthly plan at no extra cost. Pay-Per-Close is the right choice if you are on Starter ($199/mo) or using free tools and need fundraise-grade deliverables.

Fundraise Support — One-time pricing

Pick the tier that matches your current stage. Delivered in 5–7 days. No monthly commitment. No hidden fees.

Seed Round
$79
one-time per fundraise
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  • Investor narrative brief (2–3 pages)
  • Board deck — fundraise version (10 slides)
  • Dilution & cap table scenario model
  • Due diligence readiness score
  • AI-assisted CFO responses to investor Q&A
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Series A
$149
one-time per fundraise
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  • Everything in Seed, plus:
  • Extended investor narrative (4–5 pages)
  • Full board deck with scenario modeling
  • Multi-tranche cap table scenarios (SAFE, convertibles, priced)
  • Burn multiple & unit economics framing
  • AI-assisted CFO responses (expanded)
Series B+
$249
one-time per fundraise
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  • Everything in Series A, plus:
  • Board-ready executive summary deck
  • Institutional investor data room index
  • Series B / Series C dilution modeling
  • Lead investor due diligence question log
  • Dedicated AI CFO response support (72hr turnaround)

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Pay-Per-Close ROI by stage

Here's the math on how much you save versus a fractional CFO retainer — for every stage of startup.

Pre-seed / Seed — No immediate raise

You don't raise this year

Using free tools or Starter ($199/mo), you pay nothing for fundraise prep. Fractional CFO retainer would cost $3,000–$12,500/month for the same monitoring — $36,000–$150,000/year with no guarantee of a raise to show for it.

Your cost with Pay-Per-Close
$0
fundraise prep
Series A — Raising every 18 months

One raise every 18 months

You purchase Series A tier ($149) per fundraise. Over 3 years, that's 2 raises × $149 = $298 total for fundraise support. A fractional CFO at $8,000/month for the same period would cost $144,000. You save ~$143,500.

Pay-Per-Close cost
$149
per raise
Series B / Series C — Active raise

Preparing for an institutional raise

You purchase Series B+ tier ($249). For a $30M–$50M raise, institutional investors will expect a board deck, cap table model, and DD readiness score that CFO Tech Stack delivers in 5–7 days. Comparable fractional CFO engagement: $20,000–$40,000 for the same deliverables.

Pay-Per-Close cost
$249
one-time
Potential savings vs. fractional CFO retainer
$24,000–$180,000
per year, depending on your stage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pay-per-close CFO pricing? +
Pay-per-close is a usage-based CFO pricing model where you pay a one-time fee only when you close a fundraise — $79 for Seed, $149 for Series A, $249 for Series B+. There is no monthly retainer or subscription required for the fundraise support itself. You only pay when you actually need the deliverable.
How is a close defined? +
A "close" is triggered when you purchase any Pay-Per-Close tier — Seed ($79), Series A ($149), or Series B+ ($249). Each purchase delivers a complete fundraise support package: investor narrative brief, board deck, cap table model, and due diligence readiness score. You can purchase a tier at any time you are starting a fundraise — no minimum monthly spend required.
Is there a monthly minimum? +
No. The Pay-Per-Close tiers are one-time purchases with no recurring commitment. You use your AI CFO platform (Starter at $199/mo or Growth at $499/mo) for day-to-day financial monitoring, and add Pay-Per-Close fundraise support only when you are actively raising. There is no minimum monthly spend required to access Pay-Per-Close.
How does this compare to a fractional CFO retainer? +
A fractional CFO typically requires a $3,000–$15,000/month retainer with a minimum 6-month commitment. Pay-Per-Close costs $79–$249 per fundraise — one flat fee, delivered in 5–7 days. For a startup that raises every 18–24 months, Pay-Per-Close costs $148–$498 per year versus $36,000–$180,000 for a fractional CFO retainer over the same period.
What is delivered in a Pay-Per-Close engagement? +
Each Pay-Per-Close tier includes: an investor narrative brief (2–3 pages), a fundraise-ready board deck (10–12 slides), a dilution and cap table scenario model, a due diligence readiness score, and AI-assisted CFO-grade responses to investor questions. Delivered within 5–7 days of purchase. Already on Growth or Scale? Fundraise support is included at no extra cost.

Start your AI CFO now —
from $199/month

Get unlimited financial monitoring, weekly AI briefings, and 8 free tools. Add fundraise support when you need it — pay only when you close.

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