Business Details
Expert VC Accounting & Tax Services in Burlingame
Paragon Accounting Solutions was founded to address the specialized financial needs of venture capital firms and startups. Our team brings over 27 years of combined experience in accounting, tax compliance, and fund administration, having worked with prominent firms like Bay Partners, IVP/Redpoint Ventures, and Fortune 500 companies. We provide tailored CFO services, quarterly and annual financial reporting, audit coordination, and investor reporting support, ensuring clients remain compliant with evolving regulatory standards. Our expertise extends to offshore accounting, FATCA/CRS reporting, and back-office operations, including payroll and state tax requirements. By handling administrative burdens, we enable venture capital professionals to focus on portfolio growth and investment strategies.Our web-based reporting platform offers LPs seamless access to critical financial data, while our proactive approach anticipates client needs through strategic tax planning and compliance management. Founded by Antoinette Delhonte and Maria Ruiz, both Santa Clara University graduates with extensive VC industry experience, we combine technical proficiency with personalized service to deliver actionable financial insights. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of scaling client operations and maintaining rigorous adherence to GAAP and US GAAP standards.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Planning
Financial Reporting
CFO Services
Investor Reporting
Compliance Management
Payroll Setup
Audit Coordination
Due Diligence
Consulting Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 27 years of combined experience in venture capital accounting and fund administration.
- Our team provides customized CFO services tailored to venture capital firms' growth stages.
- We ensure compliance with GAAP, US GAAP, and offshore regulatory requirements.
- Our web-based reporting platform offers LPs seamless access to financial data.
- We handle back-office operations including payroll, tax filings, and investor reporting.
Services
Accounting Services
Paragon Accounting provides comprehensive accounting solutions for venture capital firms, including transaction recording, financial statement preparation, and GAAP-compliant reporting. Our team ensures accurate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analyses tailored to VC operational needs. We streamline financial processes to enhance decision-making for portfolio management.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services focus on optimizing compliance with federal, state, and international regulations. We manage FATCA/CRS reporting, offshore tax requirements, and filing deadlines while identifying efficiency opportunities. This proactive approach minimizes risks and maximizes returns for venture capital clients across jurisdictions.
Investor Reporting
We deliver customized investor reporting solutions, including capital call coordination, distribution tracking, and quarterly updates. Our web-based platform enables secure LP access to real-time financial data, improving transparency and trust. This service reduces administrative burdens while maintaining regulatory accuracy for fund managers.
CFO Services
Paragon offers tailored CFO services for VC firms at all growth stages. Our experts provide financial strategy guidance, operational oversight, and risk management support. By combining industry-specific knowledge with hands-on experience, we help firms optimize fund performance and achieve long-term investment objectives.
Compliance Management
We specialize in navigating complex regulatory environments for venture capital firms. Our compliance management covers fund administration, audit coordination, and documentation requirements. This includes maintaining up-to-date procedures for evolving standards, ensuring clients remain audit-ready while focusing on core investment activities.
People
Antoinette Delhonte
Founder, Managing Director
Santa Clara University graduate with 22+ years of VC accounting experience at Ernst & Young, Symantec, and Bay Partners. Co-founded Redwood Valuation Partners (grew from 10 to 400 clients) and Paragon Accounting Solutions.
Maria Ruiz
Founder, Managing Director
Santa Clara University accounting graduate with 15+ years at IVP/Redpoint Ventures and Bay Partners (CFO role). Co-founded Paragon Accounting Solutions to provide specialized VC financial services with Antoinette Delhonte.
Questions
What experience does Paragon Accounting have in venture capital?
Our team has over 27 years of combined experience working with VC firms like Bay Partners and IVP/Redpoint Ventures, including Big 4 accounting and Fortune 500 expertise.
What services do you offer for venture capital funds?
We provide quarterly/year-end financial reporting, audit/tax coordination, LP interface support, compliance management, and back-office operations tailored to VC needs.
Do you work with international funds?
Yes, we have expertise in offshore accounting, FATCA/CRS reporting, and compliance for both domestic and foreign venture capital funds.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
We maintain rigorous adherence to GAAP, US GAAP standards, and evolving VC-specific regulations through proactive tax planning and documentation processes.
What technology tools do you use?
Our web-based reporting platform provides LPs with secure, real-time access to financial statements, capital call confirmations, and distribution reports.
