Know exactly how many months you have — and what changes it.
A live cash-flow model that shows your real runway, stress-tested against different growth, spend and collection scenarios — so you're never caught off guard by a cash gap.
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Runway isn't a single number, it's a range
Most founders track cash in the bank and do rough mental math on runway. That works until collections slip, a big expense lands early, or growth changes your burn rate — at which point the mental math is wrong exactly when it matters most.
We build and maintain a live cash-flow model — actual bank position, near-term receivables and payables, and forward projections — so you can see your real runway today, and how it shifts under different scenarios: faster hiring, slower collections, a delayed raise.
A single-point runway estimate ('we have 14 months') hides the range of outcomes. A proper model shows you the best and worst case, so decisions like hiring or a new spend commitment are made with the downside scenario in view, not just the optimistic one.
What's included
A standard cash-flow modelling engagement includes:
Live cash position
Current cash, near-term receivables and payables tracked in one view.
Runway projection
Forward-looking runway based on your actual burn rate and revenue trajectory.
Scenario stress-testing
Best-case, base-case and worst-case scenarios modelled against key variables.
Burn rate tracking
Monthly burn tracked and explained, so changes are caught early, not after the fact.
Fundraise timing guidance
Clear visibility on when a raise needs to close to avoid a cash gap.
Board-ready summary
A clean runway summary you can share directly with your board or investors.
Not sure exactly how many months of runway you have?
Let's build a model that gives you a real answer, not a guess.
How we build and run your model
1. Baseline build
We build the initial model from your current cash position, receivables, payables and historical burn.
2. Scenario design
Key variables — hiring pace, collection speed, revenue growth — are stress-tested across scenarios.
3. Monthly updates
The model is refreshed monthly against actuals, keeping your runway view current, not stale.
Initial model build typically takes 1–2 weeks; it's then updated monthly alongside your financial close.
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Pricing
Pricing depends on model complexity and update frequency, and is typically part of a broader Virtual CFO retainer. See our pricing page for indicative ranges, or get an exact, itemised quote in one call.
Frequently asked questions
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A live model that shows exactly where you stand, and what changes it.