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Parallel Secures $2.4 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Startup Finance

Funding led by Night Capital and K5 Tokyo Black with additional support from notable VC firms.

Lehi, Utah — October 9, 2025

Early-stage startups frequently encounter significant challenges in securing financing. Common issues such as ineffective spreadsheets, untested assumptions, and skepticism from potential investors create a tumultuous environment for founders. Financial management becomes a persistent headache, impeding critical decisions, stalling essential plans, and leading to repetitive mistakes.

Parallel is addressing these challenges head-on. The startup has announced the successful closure of a $2.4 million seed funding round aimed at launching its innovative AI-powered financial platform, supplemented by a network of fractional CFOs. The funding round was spearheaded by Night Capital (Austin) and K5 Tokyo Black (San Francisco), alongside significant contributions from Penny Jar Capital (San Francisco), Background VC (San Francisco), Mintaka VC (Belmont, California), and Path Companies (Menlo Park).

The capital raised will expedite product development, enhance the CFO network, and bolster integrations that ensure financial models remain operational, auditable, and ready for decision-making. “Founders don’t need another spreadsheet; they require an always-updated plan combined with a partner capable of reasoning and compromise,” stated Renato Villanueva, co-founder and CEO of Parallel.

With the assistance of AI-powered financial agents working collaboratively with fractional CFOs, Parallel empowers teams to make swift, informed decisions encompassing areas from hiring to fundraising.

Transforming Financial Management for Startups

Parallel offers a holistic software and service solution catering to the distinct needs of startups:

  • Active Financial Models: Integrations with platforms like QuickBooks, Xero, and Puzzle provide live, verifiable forecasts that adapt in real-time.
  • AI Financial Agents: Autonomous workflows facilitate data cleaning, model advancement, scenario analyses, variance explanation, and drafting of essential documents for boards and investors.
  • CFO Oversight: Expert CFOs validate assumptions and apply strategic judgment, ensuring that financial outcomes are both actionable and suitable for investors.

Fostering Informed Decision-Making

Companies utilizing Parallel have experienced increased speed and confidence in their decision-making processes:

  • Atul Raghunathan, founder of Hyperbound, remarked, “We completed due diligence with zero follow-up questions. What typically takes weeks unfolded in days with complete investor assurance.”
  • Caleb Hicks, Founder of SchoolAI, stated, “Parallel provided us the clarity and confidence to efficiently scale our sales team based on cash flow and objectives—decisions we might not have made otherwise.”
  • Ethan Whitehead, founder of Salesdraft, noted, “We were spending hours weekly on finance with no actionable insights. Now, we make decisions in minutes with tenfold increased assurance.”

About Parallel and Its Vision

Parallel’s innovative AI strategy allows startup founders to maintain their focus on product development, customer acquisition, and scaling while enjoying CFO-level insights into financial runway, scenario planning, and strategic choices. Established in 2023 by Renato Villanueva (CEO), Tyler Slater (CTO), and Clint Savage (Product Manager), Parallel currently services B2B SaaS businesses ranging from pre-seed to Series A.

By merging AI financial solutions with seasoned fractional CFOs, Parallel transforms the finance function from a reactive burden to a proactive growth engine, significantly enhancing the operational efficiency of startups.

For more information, visit getparallel.com.

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