How Wander Maps Reclaimed $60,000 in R&D Tax Credits with Zeni
When AJ Brau, CEO of Wander Maps, partnered with Zeni, he wasn’t expecting a surprise $60,000 back in his pocket. But that’s exactly what the R&D tax credit delivered.
“We had no idea we qualified for that much back,” AJ shared. “Zeni made the process simple, fast, and founder-friendly.”
Why the R&D tax credit matters for startups
The Research & Development (R&D) tax credit is one of the most powerful—and underutilized—tools early-stage companies can tap into. If your team is building new software, innovating on existing tech, or solving complex problems, you likely qualify.
Benefits include:
Immediate cash back or payroll tax offsets
Extended runway without giving up equity
Fast qualification with the right guidance
How much could your startup claim?
Zeni makes it easy to find out. In just a few clicks, you can get an estimate using our free R&D Tax Credit Calculator.
More resources to help you reclaim what’s yours
Founder Diaries: How Truthset Built Their Financial Dream Team
Scott McKinley, Founder at Truthset, came to Zeni looking for more than bookkeeping.
He found:
Software that scales with his business
A finance team that actually understands startups
Strategic add-ons like Fractional CFO support
“Zeni just gets it.”
Whether you’re raising capital or extending your runway, Zeni gives you the tools and team to do it right.
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