How to calculate startup runway
A step-by-step guide to calculating your startup's cash runway — what data you need, the formula, common mistakes, and how to keep the number current without a spreadsheet.
May 25, 2026 · 4 min read
The RunwayWatch blog
Plain-English guides on managing startup cash, understanding burn rate, and extending runway — for founders, operators, and CFOs.
Gross vs net burn rate: what's the difference and which one matters?
Gross burn and net burn are both important, but they answer different questions. Here's how to calculate each, when to use which, and why founders often confuse them.
May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Extending runway without killing growth
When runway gets tight, the instinct is to cut everything. But indiscriminate cuts can kill a startup faster than the cash crisis. Here's how to extend runway intelligently.
May 15, 2026 · 4 min read