Startup Burn Rate Calculator
Calculate your startup's burn rate and runway to understand how long your cash will last. Essential for fundraising planning, budget decisions, and keeping your startup alive. Know exactly when you need to raise your next round or achieve profitability.
Your Startup Financials
Salaries, rent, software, marketing, etc.
Leave empty if pre-revenue
Enter your financials to analyze your burn rate
Understanding Burn Rate & Runway
Burn rate is the rate at which your startup spends money. It's one of the most important metrics for early-stage companies because it determines how long you can survive before running out of cash. Runway is how many months of operation you have left at current burn.
Gross vs Net Burn Rate
- Gross Burn: Total monthly expenses (what you spend)
- Net Burn: Expenses minus revenue (what you actually lose)
- Investors typically focus on net burn when evaluating runway
Healthy Runway Guidelines
- 18 months: Comfortable position for growth focus
- 12-18 months: Healthy, but start thinking about next round
- 6-12 months: Begin active fundraising
- <6 months: Critical - immediate action needed