The BurnRateIQ Blog
Runway, burn, fundraising and SaaS benchmarks for founders, with the data behind every number.
October 4, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Calculate Startup Runway (and Why the Simple Formula Misleads)
Runway is cash divided by burn, but which burn? How to calculate runway that holds up, and when to start raising before it runs out.
October 4, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is a Good Burn Multiple? Benchmarks for SaaS Founders
The burn multiple shows how much cash you burn for each dollar of new ARR. What counts as good, how to calculate it, and how to improve it.
October 4, 2026 · 7 min read
SaaS Benchmarks by ARR: Growth, Retention and Gross Margin
Median growth, net revenue retention, gross retention and gross margin for private SaaS companies by ARR band, with the sources behind each number.
October 4, 2026 · 6 min read
How Much Should a Startup Raise? A Simple Rule for Sizing Your Round
Raise enough for 18 to 24 months of runway plus the milestones for your next round. A simple way to size a seed or Series A raise from your plan.
October 4, 2026 · 7 min read
The Investor-Ready Financial Model: What Investors Check First
What seed and Series A investors look for in a startup financial model, and a checklist to get yours ready before the first meeting.