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Part 1: The basics of a deal · Lesson 2

Burn and runway

Goal: Know how long your cash lasts.

Sources

• Understanding Burn Rate: Definition, Types, and Calculation Examples (Investopedia)
  https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/burnrate.asp
• Startup Runway: Reducing Cash Burn & Extending Your Runway (J.P. Morgan)
  https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/business-planning/does-your-startup-have-enough-runway-to-survive
• How to calculate burn rate, runway, and growth rate (Y Combinator Startup Library)
  https://www.ycombinator.com/library/9k-how-to-calculate-burn-rate-runway-and-growth-rate

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