Startup Runway Calculator

Startup Runway Calculator — StartupIndiaX
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Startup Runway Calculator

Know exactly how many months of cash you have left, when you’ll hit zero, and what changes to burn rate can do to your survival timeline.

Your current runway
months
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036121824+ mo
Awaiting inputs
Cash in bank
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Current balance
Monthly burn
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Net cash out
Monthly revenue
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Incoming cash
Zero date
Cash runs out
Raise by
6-mo buffer target
Cash & revenue
Your current financial position
%
mo
Monthly expenses
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Total monthly burn ₹0 L
Net burn (after revenue) ₹0 L
Cash balance over time
Monthly projection based on current burn & revenue growth
Cash balance
Zero line
Enter your cash balance and monthly expenses above to see your runway analysis.
ScenarioMonthly burnNet burnRunwayZero date

18 months is the minimum

Indian VC cycles are slow. Due diligence, term sheets, and legal take 3–6 months. Always raise before you hit 12 months of runway — start at 18.

Revenue is the best runway extender

Every ₹1L of new MRR adds months of runway without dilution. At ₹10L burn, ₹5L MRR doubles your effective runway at no cost.

Start fundraising at 9 months

If you have 9 months left, begin fundraising now. Build your list of 30+ investors, send warm intros, and start first meetings immediately.

Use DPIIT benefits to cut burn

DPIIT-registered startups get income tax exemption (80-IAC), patent fee rebate (80%), and access to Startup India Seed Fund. These directly extend runway.

Projections are estimates based on inputs provided. Actual runway depends on revenue variability, unexpected expenses, and market conditions. Always maintain a cash buffer for unforeseen events.

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