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Startup Cost Calculator
Estimate how much capital you actually need to launch.
Results
- Total capital needed$159,000
- Monthly burn$12,000
- Recurring spend over runway$144,000
- Runway (months)12
About this tool
Bundle one-off launch costs (incorporation, branding, equipment) with monthly burn (salaries, rent, software, marketing) and your runway target to get total cash required before revenue.
What it does
- •Separates one-time vs recurring costs
- •Calculates monthly burn rate
- •Shows total capital needed for your runway
- •Quick what-if scenarios
Use cases
- ★Building a pre-launch budget
- ★Preparing a fundraising ask
- ★Comparing bootstrapped vs funded paths
FAQ
What's included in monthly burn?
Anything that recurs: salaries, rent, software, hosting, contractor retainers, marketing spend. Exclude one-off setup expenses.
How much runway should I plan for?
Most early-stage founders aim for 12–18 months. Less than 6 months is risky; more than 24 may mean over-raising.