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Finance

Insolvency in Practice: What Founders and Finance Teams Need to Know

Germany recorded just under 23,900 corporate bankruptcies in 2025. Nevertheless, many startups are ill-prepared when liquidity becomes tight. When does the situation become critical, and how can a company be stabilized?

27.03.2026

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Investor Readiness

The M&A Process for Startups: Understanding Valuation and Planning Deals

M&A is once again a realistic path for startups and scaleups. The key factors are deal readiness, clean data, and a well-managed process—plus an understanding of how buyers evaluate deals.

10.03.2026

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Finance

Accounts Receivable Management & Collections: How CFOs Can Reduce DSO and Build Scalable Financial Processes

How CFOs Use Smart Accounts Receivable Management to Reduce DSO, Protect Margins, and Grow Globally—with Servicing, KPIs, AI, and Interim CFO Support.

24.02.2026

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Investor Readiness

IPO Readiness for CFOs: Preparing for Uncertain Markets

IPO Readiness Today: Less Focus on Market Conditions, More on Preparation. An Equity Story, IFRS/Fast Close, and Governance Enable Action. Practical Insights from CFO Uwe Bögershausen.

27.01.2026

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Accounting & Controlling

Sales Tax for Startups & Scaleups: Risks, Processes, E-Invoicing

Sales tax determines profit margins, deal speed, and audit risk—especially in international go-to-market strategies. Here’s how CFOs can get a handle on indirect taxes.

13.01.2026

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Finance

Setting Up Interim Finance the Right Way: Freelancers vs. Execution Partners

What is the difference between freelancers and an execution partner like torq.partners? We explain which interim finance setup makes sense in which situation and what factors are important when making that decision.

12.01.2026

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Podcast

Build or Buy: When Is It Worth It to Have an In-House AI Team?

Why would a debt collection service provider choose to start its own AI company instead of purchasing off-the-shelf tools?

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Investor Reporting at the Private Equity Level

Do's and Don'ts, Best-Practice Framework, and Checklist for Professional Investor Reporting at the PE Level. Free for CFOs and finance teams.

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Modern Controlling for Growing Companies

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