The Startup Station

What The Startup Station does

The Startup Station, Inc. is a privately held strategic CFO advisory and finance education firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York. The company serves early-stage startups (pre-seed through Series A) and growth-stage companies needing financial infrastructure, with a specialization in modeling ventures that lack historical financial data. Its core offerings include project-based advisory services — Startup Financial Model and Valuation (starting at $6,000), Financial Model Audit and Valuation Assessment, Strategic Financial Review, and Fractional Strategic CFO engagements — alongside a portfolio of cohort-based educational programs: the 6-week Fundraising Bootcamp with three pricing tiers ($2,199, $3,699, $3,799), the 3-month Female Founder Mindset Gym ($800), and the PowerUp Globally initiative addressing the gender funding gap.

The company's core intellectual property is a proprietary, industry-agnostic financial modeling methodology developed over a decade, delivered via Excel-based templates, shared document workflows, and Zoom-based engagements. It has no proprietary software platform, and core systems are commodity scheduling (Calendly) and payment processing (Stripe), with the Forecastr financial modeling platform integrated into the highest bootcamp tier as a partner offering. Content distribution channels include 100+ blog articles across six categories, an active YouTube channel, an email newsletter, podcast appearances, and accelerator partnerships (TechStars, Vital Voices, Rockstart).

The Startup Station operates a remote-first, globally distributed advisory model. Its six-person core team is led by President and Founder Victoria Yampolsky (Cornell CS, Columbia MBA, CFA, ex-Deutsche Bank/CapGemini), with senior members holding CFA designations, Ivy League credentials, and prior executive tenure at firms including Fred Alger Management, L'Oreal, Estée Lauder, and Lucent Technologies. The firm has cumulatively served 1,000+ startups across 15+ industries and claims its clients have raised more than $50 million in venture capital. Revenue is generated through professional services fees and educational program tuition with no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

The Startup Station

Legal name

The Startup Station, Inc.

Website

https://thestartupstation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Startup Station is a New York-headquartered strategic CFO advisory and finance education firm serving early-stage startups. It provides project-based financial modeling, fractional CFO services, and cohort-based bootcamps (Fundraising Bootcamp, Female Founder Mindset Gym) using a proprietary, industry-agnostic modeling methodology developed over a decade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Financial Advisory

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Coaching & Budgeting Advisory (FSAEAAAH), Financial Education & Coaching (Digital Programs, Tools) (FSAGADAH)

Keywords

• Fractional CFO services
• Startup financial modeling
• Fundraising advisory
• Early-stage valuation
• Financial education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional CFO Advisory Services: One-time and recurring fractional strategic CFO engagements, including strategic financial reviews, financial model builds, audits, and valuation assessments. Revenue is project-based or retainer-based. Services are tailored to company stage and scope.
2. Fundraising Bootcamp: Cohort-based virtual program (6 weeks) teaching financial modeling, fundraising strategy, and pitch presentation. Three pricing tiers: Basic ($2,199), Core A ($3,699), Core B ($3,799 with Forecastr platform). Revenue is one-time per cohort enrollment.
3. Female Founder Mindset Gym: Three-month virtual program at $800, combining mindset training, business education, and mentorship for early-stage female founders. Includes 12 mindset sessions, 7 hours of business training, and bonus access to Fourth Effect platform.
4. Online Courses and Curriculum: Paid online curriculum on Teachable platform covering accounting, financial modeling, valuation, and startup finance. Most curriculum is currently offline; custom registrations with lifetime access are available. 'Valuation Models for Early Stage Startups' course remains active.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Startup Station delivers strategic CFO advisory and financial education to early-stage startups, offering Startup Financial Model and Valuation builds, Financial Model Audit and Valuation Assessment, Strategic Financial Review, and Fractional Strategic CFO engagements. Educational offerings include the 6-week Fundraising Bootcamp and the 3-month Female Founder Mindset Gym, supplemented by online courses and a content library of 100+ blog articles plus YouTube videos. All services are anchored in a proprietary, industry-agnostic financial modeling methodology designed for ventures with no or minimal historical financial data.

Product overview

The Startup Station is a strategic CFO advisory and finance education platform for startups and small businesses, offering a portfolio of interconnected services and educational programs. The core service suite includes Strategic Financial Review, Startup Financial Model and Valuation, Financial Model Audit and Valuation Assessment, Fractional Strategic CFO, and Valuation Report services—all built around a proprietary industry-agnostic methodology for modeling early-stage ventures. Complementing advisory services are educational products: the Fundraising Bootcamp (a 6-week virtual program with tiered pricing), the Female Founder Mindset Gym (a 3-month resilience and business training program), and PowerUp Globally (a broader initiative addressing gender funding gaps). Content resources include a blog with 100+ articles and a YouTube channel. The platform's integrated approach links strategic decisions to financial outcomes, serving founders from pre-seed through Series B and post-funding scaling phases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Startup Financial Model and Valuation

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ startups helped to secure funding more quickly
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• PowerUp GloballycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowerUp Globally is a global initiative founded by Victoria Yampolsky to address the gender funding gap. It includes the Female Founder Mindset Gym and the Fourth Effect mentorship platform. The Startup Station and PowerUp Globally share Victoria Yampolsky as founder and operate as sister organizations under The Startup Station, Inc. umbrella.
• Guerrier ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuerrier Consulting, led by Clarence (Hamp) Hampton III, is a strategic partner providing Go-To-Market planning and scalable sales process expertise. Hamp also serves as Head of Fundraising Strategy at The Startup Station, co-leads the PowerUp Coaching program, and is CEO of Guerrier Consulting.
• Women's eNewssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's eNews is a media partner of PowerUp Globally, an initiative of The Startup Station. Women's eNews is an award-winning nonprofit news organization reporting on issues impacting women and girls worldwide.
• TechCrunchsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTechCrunch is listed as a strategic partner, likely for event sponsorship, media coverage, and startup ecosystem connections.
• Strategic Business Alliance (SBA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Business Alliance (SBA) is a strategic partner providing business development and referral support to The Startup Station ecosystem.
• NOXMedia Web SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNOXMedia Web Solutions is the web design and development partner for The Startup Station. Credits appear in the website footer: 'Webdesign & development NOXMedia'.
• Gabriel Marketing Group (GMG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGabriel Marketing Group is listed as a strategic partner providing marketing services to The Startup Station.
• Visionary AdvantagesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVisionary Advantages (Blair Brown) is a strategic partner in The Startup Station ecosystem.
• Prepare4VCsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPrepare4VC (Steve Vilkas) is a partner organization that works with The Startup Station. Steve Vilkas has featured Victoria Yampolsky's workshops and provided quotes for The Startup Station's marketing.
• Boston New TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoston New Technology (BNT) is a startup community organization listed as a strategic partner, hosting events and connecting with The Startup Station ecosystem.
• Startup Grind BostonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStartup Grind Boston is a global startup community organization listed as a strategic partner of The Startup Station.
• Enabling IdeassupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnabling Ideas, founded by Blair Severn, is a Venture Acceleration Studio that is a strategic partner. Blair Severn serves as a go-to-market strategy expert in The Startup Station's Female Founder Mindset Gym program.
• The Fourth EffectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fourth Effect is a community-driven board networking and matchmaking platform for startup advisory boards and investment opportunities. Provides 3-month complimentary access to Female Founder Mindset Gym participants. Platform connects startups with 2,000+ senior executive women, 150+ angels, and 23 affiliate funds. Partnership provides mentorship and investor access for The Startup Station's female founder programs.
• ALVK LAWsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerALVK LAW PLLC, a New York-based law firm founded by Victoria Kammerath, specializes in corporate structuring, venture financing, and technology transactions for startups. ALVK LAW provides legal education sessions in the Fundraising Bootcamp curriculum covering term sheets, SAFE agreements, and product strategy.
• York EffectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYork Effect is a founder-focused marketing program that partnered with The Startup Station to offer a 1.5-hour Marketing Strategy Session as a Fundraising Bootcamp prize/bonus.
• Nacho Nacho SaaSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNacho Nacho SaaS offers $4.6 million in discounts to Fundraising Bootcamp participants as a partner bonus. Provides SaaS discounts for startups in the bootcamp ecosystem.
• Zant Business CoachingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZant Business Coaching offers a 60-minute coaching session as a Fundraising Bootcamp bonus worth $550. Partners with The Startup Station to support founder development.
• ForecastrsupportingTechnology or IntegrationForecastr is a financial modeling platform integrated into the Fundraising Bootcamp Core B tier. Provides onboarding with a dedicated analyst plus 6 months of self-serve platform access for bootcamp participants.
• Bank of America Institute of Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictoria Yampolsky taught at the Bank of America Institute of Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell University from 2019 to 2022. Jill Greenwald also facilitates at this program. The partnership provides educational credibility and female founder outreach.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Jirav: Financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting SaaS for small and mid-sized businesses including venture-backed startups. Adjacent offering that founders may substitute for human-led modeling engagements.
• Causal: Modern financial modeling and forecasting tool popular with startups and operators. Competes on the modeling layer that The Startup Station delivers as a service, with potential to compress demand for bespoke model builds.

Direct peers

• Founders CPA: Accounting, tax, and fractional CFO services purpose-built for early-stage founders. Targets the same pre-seed through Series A customer with similar pricing and engagement structure.
• Pilot: Bookkeeping, tax, and fractional CFO services for startups and small businesses. Software-augmented delivery model at scale represents both a comparable offering and a more scalable competitive threat to bespoke advisory.
• Forecastr: Financial modeling platform and fractional CFO service specifically built for startups, including an onboarding/analyst tier that integrates with The Startup Station's Fundraising Bootcamp Core B offering. Competes for the same founder customer and modeling deliverable.
• Kruze Consulting: Leading fractional CFO, accounting, and tax firm serving VC-backed startups. Closely overlapping service model (bookkeeping, financial models, fractional CFO) and identical target customer profile (early-stage, venture-funded founders).

Broad incumbents

• Founder Institute: Global founder training and accelerator program with a curriculum broadly aligned to early-stage entrepreneurship education. Overlaps with the educational mission of the Fundraising Bootcamp at a much larger scale.
• Techstars: Global accelerator and startup ecosystem with whom The Startup Station already partners. Serves a similar founder demographic and could expand in-house financial education offerings that compete with the bootcamp.
• Antler: Global venture firm and founder accelerator with structured founder education programs and a global cohort model. Competes for early-stage founder mindshare and provides comparable education-to-funding pathways.

Others

• All Raise: Nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing diversity and success rates of female and non-binary founders. Thematically aligned with PowerUp Globally's mission to close the gender funding gap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TheStartupStation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-startup-station
• Facebookfacebook.com/thestartupstation2018

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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