Standard Ledger

Standard Ledger is a Melbourne, Australia based R&D grant advisory and accounting firm, established in 2014 by co-founders Remco Marcelis and Michael Budnow. The firm specialises in providing comprehensive financial support tailored specifically for startups and scale-ups, guiding them from their initial incorporation through various growth stages, including pre-seed, seed, Series A fundraising, and eventual exit. Their unique approach, dubbed "Accounting as a Service" (AaaS), focuses on delivering scalable financial solutions designed to evolve with a growing business.

The firm's inception was deeply personal for Remco Marcelis, whose past experience with a failed startup highlighted the critical need for clear, dependable financial guidance for entrepreneurs. This led to the creation of Standard Ledger, which aims to help founders avoid similar adversities by offering services that take the operational grind off their hands. Standard Ledger prides itself on a laser focus on startups, understanding their unique journey and financial needs at every transition point.

Standard Ledger's service offerings are extensive, encompassing essential bookkeeping and payroll, R&D tax incentives and grants, financial modelling, capital raising support, startup valuation, and fractional CFO services. They assist clients with compliance, tax obligations, and employee share schemes (ESOPs), and cater to businesses expanding internationally across Australia, the UK, Canada, the US, and New Zealand. The firm operates with a commitment to transparency, offering fixed fees with no hidden surprises, and prioritises integrity, perspective, grit, and impact in all client engagements.

Under the leadership of Remco Marcelis, who serves as Co-founder and CEO, and Michael Budnow, Co-founder and CFO/UK Managing Director, Standard Ledger has supported hundreds of startups. They have successfully helped clients secure millions of dollars in R&D funding and raise investment from notable venture capital firms. Key team members also include Client CFO Thomas and R&D Tax and Grants specialist John, who bring diverse expertise to their client base.

Beyond their core advisory services, Standard Ledger also operates Standard Ledger Ventures, an investment syndicate in partnership with Aussie Angels. This initiative allows them to channel their own investments into promising startups within their client network, providing further funding opportunities for investable businesses, particularly those in Agtech, Biotech, Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech, and other software and technology sectors. This dual approach underscores their comprehensive commitment to fostering startup success.