Burn Rate & Runway Calculator
Calculate how long your startup can survive before running out of cash
Runway is the amount of time a company has before it runs out of cash. Knowing this number is critical for survival and fundraising.
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How It Works
Net Burn = Expenses - Revenue. Runway = Cash Balance / Net Burn.
Tips & Best Practices
- •Investors typically look for 18-24 months of runway after a funding round.
- •If Net Burn is negative (Revenue > Expenses), you are "Default Alive" with infinite runway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gross vs Net Burn?
Gross Burn is total expenses. Net Burn is Expenses minus Revenue (the actual cash lost).
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