Fractional COO · Powered by Boxsy

Operational leadership for Seed+ stage startups. Without the full-time hire.

Monthly execution cadence, metrics monitoring, investor readiness, hiring workflows, and board prep — delivered through Boxsy. From $3,500/mo.

$3,500

starting per month

$20K+

vs full-time COO cost

1 wk

to get started

M-t-M

no long-term contract

What happens every month.

A structured cadence so nothing falls through the cracks.

Wk 1

Metrics review

Dashboard updated. Risks flagged before they become crises.

Wk 2

Execution

Open items reviewed. Blockers cleared. Tasks assigned in Boxsy.

Wk 3

Investor readiness

Monthly update drafted and sent. Pipeline reviewed.

Wk 4

Strategic planning

Next month goals set. Hiring reviewed. Decisions documented.

All month

Async support

Questions answered via Boxsy workspace. Response within 24 business hours.

What's included.

Live Boxsy dashboard

Your ops, metrics, and tasks in one connected workspace.

Metrics monitoring

KPIs tracked and flagged before they become board issues.

Hiring readiness workflow

Role specs, interview processes, and offer decisions documented.

Investor update system

Monthly update drafted, sent, and tracked — every month.

Board readiness

Board materials prepped and decisions logged in Boxsy.

Fundraising maintenance

Pipeline kept warm so you're always ready to raise.

Choose your level of support.

COO Essentials

$3,500/mo

  • Monthly cadence
  • Metrics monitoring
  • Investor monitoring
  • 2 syncs/month
  • Async support

COO Activation

Featured

$5,000/mo

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Hiring support
  • Board readiness
  • Fundraising maintenance
  • Weekly call

COO Full

$6,500/mo

  • Everything in Activation
  • Strategic planning
  • Investor relationship mgmt
  • Unlimited async

* All programs require an active Boxsy subscription. boxsy.io

How it compares to a full-time hire.

DimensionBoxsy fCOOFull-time COO
Monthly cost$3,500–$6,500/mo$15K–$25K+/mo
Start date1 week2–3 month process
CommitmentMonth-to-month12–24 months
Ops systemIncluded (Boxsy platform)Build from scratch
Investor updatesIncluded every monthVariable
EquityNone0.5–2%

How founders get here.

Most founders come through Boxsy Ready first. You can start anywhere.

1

Boxsy Ready

$599–$749

Foundation built

Available now
2

Raise on the Boxsy platform

Free trial included

Manage your pipeline, share your data room, and send investor updates — all in one place while your raise is live.

3

Fractional COO

$3,500+/mo

Ongoing ops leadership

Who this is for.

Good fit

  • Seed/Series A-stage funded
  • 3–15 person team
  • No ops lead or chief of staff
  • Active or upcoming raise

Not a fit

  • Pre-revenue
  • Already has a COO
  • Series B or later
  • Looking for hourly consulting

Common questions.

Ready to run your startup like an operator?

Book a 45-minute intro call. No commitment.

45 min · No commitment · Proposal within 24 hours · From $3,500/mo