New 'Startup Corporate Operations' guidebook released

The latest addition to the 'Startup Finance' series, the bible for entrepreneurs, has arrived. 'Startup Corporate Operations: Everything You Need to Know about Startup Operations to Support Business Growth' (Edited by Femto Partners, Supervised by Tetsuya Isozaki) hits bookshelves today, May 20.

A definitive guide covering corporate operations from founding to IPO/M&A preparation.

Building a corporate department is a major hurdle for many startups as they expand. With domains ranging from finance, accounting, and general affairs to legal, HR, and corporate planning, knowledge is often fragmented, making operational design difficult. This book consolidates this scattered information into a comprehensive, systematic guide.

This book is the long-awaited sequel to the 'Startup Finance' series, which has enjoyed overwhelming support from entrepreneurs and startup management since its first publication in 2010. It explains the 'launch and operation of a corporate department'—a topic not covered in previous series—from the big picture to specific tasks, highlighting common pitfalls. As a bonus, it includes 'Corporate Operation Templates' such as budget/mid-term business plan samples, bonus pool design/calculation, and IPO cost simulations, ready for immediate use.

Contents Introduction: The Specialty of Corporate Operations in Startups Chapter 1: Business Planning, Capital Policy, and Fund Management Chapter 2: Accounting Chapter 3: Human Resources Chapter 4: General Affairs Chapter 5: Legal and Compliance Chapter 6: Corporate Planning Chapter 7: Exit Options Chapter 8: IPO Chapter 9: M&A Conclusion: Ecosystem Changes and the Future of Startup Corporate Operations