Burkland vs York IE

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Fractional COOs (2026). Last verified May 31, 2026.

The short answer

Burkland ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #9) for Founders needing fractional ops leadership. A holistic back-office solution (CFO, COO, Tax) deeply trusted by the startup ecosystem.

At a glance

BurklandYork IE
Top 11 rank#6 / The 11 Best Fractional COOs (2026)#9 / The 11 Best Fractional COOs (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.27.6
Best forIntegrated startup support (ops, finance, HR)Hybrid advisory, ops, and investment
Pricing$$$$ ($6,000 to $15,000/mo)$$$$ ($8,000 to $20,000/mo)
HQSan Francisco, USAManchester, USA
Founded20082019

Burkland

A holistic back-office solution (CFO, COO, Tax) deeply trusted by the startup ecosystem.

burklandassociates.com/

See full entry in The 11 Best Fractional COOs (2026)

York IE

Unique model combining operational support with go-to-market advisory and investment.

york.ie/

See full entry in The 11 Best Fractional COOs (2026)

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