Reverse Target Financial Solver
Runway Extension Calculator
Select your target runway goal (e.g. 18 months). Calculate the exact dollar expense cuts, sales targets, or capital infusion needed to guarantee survival.
Target Runway Parameters
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6 mo (Short)18 mo (Standard Seed)36 mo (Defensive)
Current vs. Target Runway
8 mo18 months
Max Allowed Net Burn$6,667/mo
Choose 1 of 3 Independent Levers to Reach 18 Months:
Lever 1: Cut Monthly Expenses-27.8%
Reduce monthly outlays by $8,333/mo (new expenses: $21,667/mo).
Lever 2: Expand Monthly Revenue+55.6%
Grow monthly sales by +$8,333/mo (new revenue: $23,333/mo).
Lever 3: Secure Bridge Funding+$150,000
Raise or inject $150,000 in capital without changing current burn rates.
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Runway Extension Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about cash runway, burn rates, and financial planning.
Unlike standard calculators that calculate months from existing burn, this reverse solver allows you to set a target runway goal (e.g. 18 months) and immediately calculates the exact dollar reduction in monthly expenses or monthly revenue growth required to hit that target.