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How much runway do you actually have?
Most new businesses underestimate how long it takes to hit break-even. Enter your startup costs, monthly burn, and available capital to see how many months you have — and whether it's enough.
Illustrative estimate · Not financial advice
Rent, food, insurance, car, debt payments — what you need to survive
Equipment, legal setup, licenses, website, first month inventory
Software, insurance, supplies — recurring costs before any revenue
Cash you can actually commit — not retirement accounts or home equity
Monthly burn rate
$5,300
Personal + business
Monthly revenue to break even
$6,625
Cover burn + basic profit
Runway with available capital
4.7 months
After startup costs, before any revenue
Funding gap
Estimates only. Break-even revenue uses a simplified 80% profit margin assumption — adjust for your business model. Safety buffer uses 3 additional months of burn rate. Does not include loan repayment, investor returns, or tax reserves. Consult a CPA and financial advisor before committing capital.
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