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Runway Calculator

Calculate how long your startup can survive

Runway represents the number of months your startup can survive with its current cash. It's a critical metric for planning fundraising rounds and growth.

Your Data

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Formula used:

Runway = Available Cash / Monthly Burn Rate

Result

SaaS Benchmarks

< 6 monthsCritical
6 - 12 monthsWatch
12 - 18 monthsComfortable
> 18 monthsExcellent

Optimization Tips

  • Always keep 18+ months runway before fundraising
  • Fundraising takes 3-6 months, plan ahead!
  • Reducing burn by 20% can add months of runway
  • Track runway weekly during tight periods

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Related Metrics

Burn RateCash BalanceMonthly ExpensesRevenue

How to Use This Calculator

Runway is calculated by dividing your available cash by your monthly cash consumption (burn rate).

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