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Startup Runway & Burn Rate Calculator

Know exactly how many months of cash your startup has left.

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How It's Calculated

Net Burn = Monthly Expenses − Monthly Revenue. Runway (months) = Cash in Bank ÷ Net Burn (infinite if revenue covers expenses).

Example

Example: $250,000 in the bank with $35,000 in monthly expenses and $8,000 in revenue burns $27,000/month net — about 9.3 months of runway before running out of cash.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a healthy runway?

Most startups aim to keep at least 12-18 months of runway to leave room for fundraising timelines and unexpected setbacks.

What if my revenue exceeds expenses?

You're cash-flow positive — runway is effectively infinite as long as that holds, though growth investments can still burn cash.

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