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Startup Runway Calculator

Calculate your startup runway instantly. Factor in revenue, burn rate, and growth to see when to fundraise. Get AI-powered recommendations.

Enter Your Values
$

Total cash in bank accounts right now

$

Total monthly costs: payroll, rent, software, marketing, etc.

$

Monthly revenue. Enter 0 if pre-revenue.

%

Expected MoM revenue growth. Use 0% for conservative estimate.

%

Expected increase in monthly expenses (hiring, scaling).

Formula

Runway = Cash Balance / (Monthly Expenses - Monthly Revenue)

Runway is how many months until you run out of cash. Factor in revenue growth for a more accurate projection.

Months of Runway16.67

17 months runway — consider fundraising soon.

Cash Balance$500,000
Net Monthly Burn$30,000
Gross Monthly Burn$50,000
Zero-Growth Runway16.7 months
Months to Profitability13 months
Runway (with growth)Infinite (profitable)
Cash Out DateMay 2027
Start Fundraising ByAug 2026

Startup Runway Benchmarks

Critical<6 months — danger zone, immediate action needed
0 – 5.99
Fundraise Now6-12 months — start fundraising immediately
6 – 11.99
Healthy12-18 months — plan your fundraise
12 – 17.99
Strong18-24 months — ideal post-funding runway
18 – 23.99
Well-Funded24+ months — focus on growth
> 24

Source: Carta, Pilot & Y Combinator Benchmarks

How to Calculate Startup Runway

  1. Enter your current cash balance in the bank
  2. Enter your total monthly operating expenses
  3. Enter your monthly revenue (0 if pre-revenue)
  4. Optionally add expected revenue growth rate
  5. Add expense growth rate for hiring/scaling plans
  6. Chat with our AI Finance Analyst for runway extension strategies

Startup Runway Benchmarks

14 months

Pre-Seed Median

20 months

Seed Median

22 months

Series A Median

18-24 months

Post-Funding Target

<6 months

Danger Zone

6 months

Fundraising Lead Time

Source: Carta, Pilot & First Round Capital 2024

Frequently Asked Questions