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Startup Runway: How Far Will Savings Go?
u/jiujitsu · Joined Oct 2024
Get a clear view of your startup's survival timeline. Our Runway Calculator helps you see how far your savings go so you can make smart, strategic moves.
Last update Oct 2024
- Scenario 1: Cash Balance Over Time
Track your startup's cash flow over time. Look for breakeven points, funding boosts, and low-balance alerts to plan ahead and manage runway effectively.
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The total cash reserves or funds available to support your startup expenses.
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Average monthly expenses, covering salaries, rent, utilities, and other operational costs.
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Projected change in monthly expenses, accounting for scaling, hiring, or increased operating costs.
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Current monthly income from sales or services. Adjust as needed to reflect realistic projections.
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Anticipated percentage growth in monthly revenue. Adjust based on your business growth expectations.
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The anticipated amount from the first round of funding.
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The timeline you expect to receive the first funding amount.
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The anticipated amount from the second round of funding.
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The month you expect to receive the second funding amount.
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The anticipated amount from the third round of funding.
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The month you expect to receive the third funding amount.
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- AmountAny single amount ($).
- Cash FlowRent, insurance premium, salary, ...
- Current AssetReal estate, commodity, bonds, ...
- Installment LoanMortgage, car loan, ...
- PercentageAny percentage value (%).
- Years / MonthsAny time horizon.
- AgeShow "Age" instead of "# Years from Now."
- Retirement Age (requires Age)Enable "Investment Return After Retirement."
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How is Cash Value calculated?
Cash Balance Over Time’ shows monthly funds by factoring in your starting savings, monthly burn rate, projected revenue growth, and incoming funding at expected dates, giving a clear view of how long your cash will last.
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- Buy AssetBuy an asset growing at its own rate.
- Take Installment LoanTake a mortgage, loan, etc.
- InvestReceive/Spend a lump sum.
- Expect to InvestExpect to receive/spend a lump sum.
- Expect Monthly Cash FlowExpect to receive/spend cash monthly.
- Expect Yearly Cash FlowExpect to receive/spend cash yearly.
- Define Variable (Numerical)Calculate an intermediate value.