Balance Sheet
A snapshot of a company’s assets, liabilities and equity at a point in time.
The balance sheet shows what a company owns (assets), owes (liabilities) and the residual equity. It reveals financial health, cash position and solvency. Investors use it alongside the P&L and cash flow statement.
Examples
A balance sheet shows £300k cash against £50k liabilities. — A founder tracks the balance sheet for solvency.
How it relates to The Startup Foundry
Sound financials underpin investability; the Foundry helps you present them credibly.