About Ellerra
On a warm summer’s night in Italy, two Americans overheard each other speaking English amid the sea of Italian voices. Upon striking up a conversation, the two learned that both had been drawn to Italy for work, both had Italian heritage, and both shared an intense passion for business and entrepreneurship. As the conversation wandered out of Ristorante La Mina, down Via Ellero, and across Turin, a friendship was born between Stephen Torres and Stephen Vincent Grassi (SVG). They maintained their friendship over the years and the distance until fate brought them back together to start Ellerra, an accounting and consulting firm whose name pays homage to the street in Turin, Italy, where Stephen and SVG first met.
What we do
Accounting:
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Basic bookkeeping to fully outsourced accounting solutions so you can focus on what you do best - building your business
Finance:
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Budgeting, forecasting, and modeling to help you prepare for your next funding round
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Investor due diligence support
Strategy:
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Executive coaching, consulting, and advising during all stages of growth to help guide you when times are challenging, risk is high, and uncertainty prevail
Venture Capital:​
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Ellerra Ventures invests from $5,000 up to $250,000 in select clients to help them build their company.
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Where we fit in
As a startup, entrepreneur, or high-growth business, you may find yourself lacking the expertise you need to navigate the choppy waters of growth and scale. That's where Ellerra fits in. We complement your existing team - our team partners with yours to bring timely and customized accounting, finance, and strategy solutions that give you an edge as you build for the future.
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We understand how the interplay of market dynamics, human behavior, and shifting sentiments all play a part in a business's success or demise, and we bring experience, contextual knowledge, and perspective into every engagement.
Why we do what we do
We believe in the unlimited potential of entrepreneurs, innovators, and achievers.
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We believe everyone can make a positive impact that lasts a lifetime.
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We believe that no two founders, entrepreneurs, or businesses are exactly alike; each venture has nuance.
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Because of these beliefs, we exist to empower high-potential founders, entrepreneurs, and businesses in achieving their full potential along their unique journey.
How we do what we do
Our core values:
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Integrity - we do the right thing and stay true to our word
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Courage - we have the strength to stand up for what we believe in, even when it is unpopular
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Freedom - we strive to help people achieve financial freedom
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Learning & Wisdom - we continuously learn and apply what has been learned
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Charity - we work in the service of others
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Humility - we show respect to all people
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Interdependence - each individual is an integral part of the greater whole
Meet Our Founders
The Ellerra team is made up of experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping startups, entrepreneurs, and high-growth businesses achieve their goals.
Stephen Torres
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Stephen has extensive experience working with startup founders and high-growth business executives for nearly two decades. He has worked in consumer products, SaaS, renewable energy, education, and entertainment. Stephen has a BA from UC Berkeley, an MBA from Cornell, and an MS from Stanford.
Phone: 650-622-5105
Stephen Vincent Grassi, CPA
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Stephen Vincent Grassi (SVG) is a former Big 4 CPA who specializes in providing accounting, finance, and strategy consulting services. His clients have ranged from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and everything in between. SVG enjoys collaborating with clients to create and deliver solutions that provide tangible value to them and their organizations.
Phone: 650-622-5105
Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our team loves working with startups and entrepreneurs. From our Investment Associates who help us screen potential investments to our Venture Advisors who work with our portfolio companies, we have a dedicated team of professionals who will help you and your company grow.
