William “Whurley” Hurley, a serial entrepreneur with a track record of successful exits to Accenture and Goldman Sachs, understood that his new venture, Strangeworks, required a sophisticated financial foundation to attract and satisfy high-level investors.
The challenge was finding a solution that offered more than just basic bookkeeping; Hurley needed a partner that combined a robust software platform with the specialized expertise required for venture capital and private equity interactions. Consero’s Finance as a Service (FaaS) model became the definitive solution, providing the transparency and scalability necessary for a high-growth quantum computing firm.
“Nothing really compared to Consero’s Finance as a Service option. They had not only the platform and the tools and infrastructure we needed, but more importantly the experience in dealing with venture capitalists and private equity.” –– William “Whurley” Hurley, CEO, Strangeworks
Company Profile
- Industry: Quantum Computing
- Consero Solution: Finance as a Service (FaaS)
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Company Size: Growth-stage startup
Partnership Highlights
- Investor-ready financial operations supported by a credible third-party finance function
- One-click access to real-time financial data for investor calls and meetings
- Timely financial reporting and buttoned up books to support faster fundraising
- Scalable FP&A support for modeling, planning, and resource planning as needs evolve
- Exit-ready foundation with finance infrastructure built for due diligence scenarios
- Avoided the time and cost of building comparable capabilities in-house
“What I love about Consero’s Finance as a Service approach is they simplify all the complexities of the financial operations of my business into an easy-to-use platform. I now have instant one-click access to all of that data when I’m on the phone or in an investor meeting.” –– William “Whurley” Hurley, CEO, Strangeworks
The Consero Solution: Institutional-Grade Finance Operations
Consero’s engagement with Strangeworks centers on a comprehensive Finance as a Service model that simplifies complex financial operations through Consero’s intuitive, centralized SIMPL platform. This solution provides Strangeworks with a complete financial stack, including a general ledger and integrated expense reporting, all designed to scale seamlessly as the company grows.
Beyond the software, Consero provides a dedicated Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team that assists with strategic tasks such as modeling the total addressable market (TAM) and resource planning.
This partnership ensures that the company is prepared for any scenario, whether it is a mid-stage funding round or a final exit.
“I think the most critical thing when you approach investors for funding… is having some third party like Finance as a Service that they can look at so there’s an objective view of where you’re at financially.”
Build a Finance Function That Scales with You
Whether you’re preparing for your next fundraising round, navigating a private equity investment, or positioning your company for exit, having clean books, reliable reporting, and credible financial operations can directly impact speed, confidence, and valuation.
Consero gives you the financial infrastructure, expertise, and investor-grade reporting you need — without the cost and complexity of building it in-house.
Request a consultation with Consero to streamline financial operations, improve investor readiness, and build an exit-ready finance infrastructure.
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