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AdeaCompany

Consumer Goods & DTC

Finance Built for Brands That Grow Fast.

From retail channel economics to DTC unit margins — we build the financial clarity that lets consumer brands scale with confidence, raise capital on better terms, and defend their valuation.

$17M+

Raised by CPG & DTC Clients

8 Days

Monthly Close (down from 4 weeks)

100%

Client Satisfaction

Where Adea Fits

The Financial Inflection Points in a Consumer Brand's Growth

Consumer brands hit predictable financial complexity at each growth stage — Adea is built for the $5M–$30M zone where infrastructure has to catch up.

01

DTC Traction

Strong direct sales, early wholesale. Books are basic. CAC and LTV tracked informally — if at all. No GAAP compliance.

02

Retail Entry

Trade spend, slotting fees, and channel deductions hit the P&L. Margin by channel is unclear. Working capital becomes a constraint.

03

Capital Raise

Investors want clean unit economics, GAAP financials, and a defensible model. Most brands aren't ready. Adea fixes that — before the raise begins.

04

Operational Finance

Board reporting, cash flow forecasting, and working capital management — built to run at the pace the business now demands.

Where Adea Fits

The Financial Inflection Points in a Consumer Brand's Growth

Consumer brands hit predictable financial complexity at each growth stage — Adea is built for the $5M–$30M zone where infrastructure has to catch up.

Case Study · DTC Skincare

From Chaos to Clarity: Skincare Brand Closes $7M with Board-Ready Financials

$7M

Capital Raised

Adea rebuilt their books, developed a unit economics model, and built a board package that gave investors the financial clarity they needed to commit. The round closed ahead of schedule.

Case Study · Organic CPG

From Four Weeks to 8 Days: How an Organic Snack Brand Landed $10M

$10M

Capital Raised

When a growing organic snack company began struggling with its month-end close, the cracks started to show.

Services

The Full CFO Finance Function, Built for Regulated Industries

Medical device and pharma companies face financial challenges that general finance firms are not equipped to handle. Regulatory timelines, clinical costs, and life science investors all require a specialized approach.

Fractional CFO

CFO-Led Finance for Consumer Brands

A U.S.-based CFO who understands the regulatory lifecycle and life science capital markets — representing your financial position with the credibility your sector demands

Financial Modeling

Channel & Unit Economics Modeling

Detailed financial models covering the regulatory pathway, clinical trial costs, and commercialization milestones — with scenario modeling for timeline risk.

Reporting

Board & Investor Reporting

Monthly board packages structured around regulatory milestones, spend vs. budget, and runway — designed to reinforce investor confidence between rounds.

Operations

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

GAAP-compliant accounting — including revenue recognition, R&D capitalization, and grant accounting — built to withstand institutional investor and auditor scrutiny.

Ready to Get Your Numbers Investor-Ready?

The Best Consumer Brand Story Needs a Strong Financial Foundation.

Investors in consumer brands want to see clean unit economics and defensible financials. We build both — before your raise begins.

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