Startup Runway and Burn Rate Template
Track monthly burn and cash balance to see exactly how many months of runway you have left — and how that changes when you adjust spend.
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How it works
It loads with realistic sample data so you see a finished result immediately — nothing to set up.
Type over the sample values, or upload your own file and map the columns in a couple of clicks.
The runway tracker recalculates instantly. Export to Excel or send a live link.
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Common questions
How is runway calculated?
Current cash divided by net monthly burn. If you hold £480k and burn £40k a month, you have twelve months — assuming burn stays flat, which it rarely does as a team grows.
What's the difference between gross and net burn?
Gross burn is total monthly spend. Net burn is spend minus revenue. Net burn is what determines runway; gross burn is what you'd be facing if revenue stopped.
How much runway should I have before raising?
Most founders start raising at 9–12 months, because a round typically takes 3–6 months to close and negotiating with under six months of cash left costs you leverage.
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