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How much do I need to raise?

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Choose the runway horizon yourself, then use net monthly cash burn and current available cash. MarginKoala does not impose a generic fundraising horizon.
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Your planning horizon, not an industry benchmark.

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Cash outflows minus cash inflows for a representative month. Enter 0 if the business is not burning cash.

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Funding gap for the exact horizon and burn you entered.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the funding-need calculator?

Funding need = (monthly burn × months runway needed) − current cash. The dollar figure to bring forward to cover the runway target — what an investor, lender or your own planning lens should size the raise at.

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How many months runway should I raise for?

There is no universal numeric benchmark for this decision. The right comparison depends on the industry, geography, business model, time period and exact metric definition. Use the business’s own history, economics and explicit target unless a verified benchmark matching that scope is available.

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Should I add a buffer to the raise?

Yes — at least 10–25% buffer for under-writings or missed milestones. A raise that hits the runway target has no slack the moment a milestone slips or a month underperforms.

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What about seasonal businesses?

Use the worst-case monthly burn over the rolling 12 months rather than the planning average. A raise sized against the seasonal trough preserves capacity through the slow months; the off-season surplus can fund a larger forecast.

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Educational use, not financial advice. Numbers are estimates for planning; consult a qualified professional before acting on them.