Runway Calculation
Runway shows how long until you run out of cash.
Formula
Runway = Cash Balance / Monthly Burn Rate
Startup Runway Calculator
Calculate months of runway remaining based on cash balance and burn rate. Plan for fundraising and profitability.
Runway (Months)
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Months until out of cash
💡 Runway Insights
• Ideal runway: 18-24 months
• Minimum for fundraising: 12 months
• Start fundraising at 12-18 months runway
• Fundraising takes 3-6 months on average
• Reduce burn if runway drops below 9 months
Frequently Asked Questions
How much runway do I need?
Ideal: 18-24 months runway. Minimum: 12 months. Start fundraising when you have 12-18 months left (fundraising takes 3-6 months). Below 9 months runway, prioritize reducing burn over growth. VCs want to see 12+ months runway.
What if my runway is less than 12 months?
Four options: 1) Reduce burn (cut costs, defer hires), 2) Increase revenue (focus on sales, raise prices), 3) Raise a bridge round (smaller funding to extend runway), 4) Find path to profitability (cut burn to below revenue). Act immediately at 9 months.
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