Burn and Runway
Burn rate and runway writing: cash discipline, the 18-month rule, layoffs done right, and extending without diluting.
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Startup Runway Calculator: How to Model Your Burn Rate and Survival Timeline
Burn rate benchmarks by stage, when to start fundraising, Paul Graham's default alive framework, and how revenue growth extends runway nonlinearly.
Gross Burn vs Net Burn: Which Startup Metric Actually Matters
Gross burn determines months of runway left. Net burn shows progress to profitability. Early stage focuses on gross burn (cash runway). Growth stage with revenue focuses on net…
Bridge Rounds: When They Save Your Company and When They Bury It
A bridge round is a small financing, usually $200K to $1M, designed to extend runway until a larger round closes or until the company hits a specific milestone. When used…
Bridge Round Strategy: When and How to Raise One
Master bridge round financing: when to raise, terms, and structure. Use bridge rounds to extend runway and set up successful Series A closes.
Working Capital Management for Early-Stage Startups
Master working capital management to extend your runway. Learn cash conversion cycles, receivables strategy, and payables optimization for early-stage startups.