Cash runway update
OfficialOfficial · updated Nov 4, 2026 · v1.0.0
Writes a cash runway update: cash, 3-month average net burn, runway in months, base, downside and upside scenarios, and levers, formulas shown.
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When to use it
- Monthly, after the books close
- Before a fundraise, a hiring plan, or a big spend
What you give it
- Cash on hand at month end
- Cash in and out for 3 months
- Confirmed changes ahead and stated risks
What you get
A runway update with the burn table, runway formula, 3 scenarios, and levers that extend runway.
Changelog
- v1.0.0 · Nov 4, 2026 · First release.
Sources
- Default Alive or Default Dead? (2026-11-04)
- What is burn rate? What startups need to know about this key metric (2026-11-04)
- Burn rate calculator: Calculate your Burn rate and startup runway (2026-11-04)
- 16 Startup Metrics | Andreessen Horowitz (2026-11-04)
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