Cash Runway Calculator
How it works and how to use the result
The model projects 24 months of receipts and costs, applies your growth rates, and delays revenue growth by your debtor days. A real CFO forecast adds BAS and PAYG instalments, Payday Super, payroll tax, loan repayments, R&D refunds and seasonality. CFOAvatar does this automatically from your ledger.
Frequently asked questions
How much runway should a startup have?
At least 12 months at all times, and 18–24 months after a raise.
Does runway include the R&D refund?
Only include it once the claim is well supported, and time it after lodgement. Show runway with and without it.
How can I extend runway quickly?
Collect debtors faster, renegotiate supplier terms, pause discretionary spend, and consider R&D financing or a small facility.