Managing Your Runway After Raising: The Post-Raise Runway Playbook

Make your funding last - and know exactly when to raise again

Most founders only realise their runway is shorter than they thought when it’s too late to do anything about it. This guide helps you stay ahead of the pressure – not behind it.

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Spend intentionally. Stay in control. Raise on your terms.

You raised money to grow – which means your burn rate won’t stay flat. This guide helps you plan for what’s actually coming, not just what you’re spending today.

Know your true runway

Cash in the bank divided by monthly burn is almost always wrong. Your burn will accelerate as you hire and grow - this guide shows you how to build a forecast that actually reflects your plan.

Where money actually goes

It's not the big costs that catch founders off guard - it's the 20 small decisions that each seem reasonable. We break down where spend consistently runs over so you can plan for it.

Raise at the right moment

Start your next raise when you have 12-18 months of runway left, not six. This guide gives you the timeline and the signals to watch so you always negotiate from a position of strength.

What's inside the guide

You’ve closed the round. The money is in the bank. Now the real work begins. Written by our team of startup-specialist accountants and CFOs, this guide gives you the tools to calculate your true runway, understand where capital goes, and manage your burn with confidence.

With this free guide, you’ll learn how to:

Calculate your true runway based on planned burn – not just today’s spend
Understand the burn rate acceleration curve and why peak burn often hits 2.5-3x your month-one spend
Apply the 18-month rule and know exactly when to start your next fundraise
Navigate the full fundraising timeline – first outreach to money in the bank
Identify where money disappears faster than expected, including the hidden 20-25% on top of every salary
Track your burn multiple to demonstrate capital efficiency to investors

"Most founders discover their runway is shorter than they thought at exactly the wrong moment. The fix isn't luck - it's a forecast you actually trust."

Who is this guide for?

If you’ve recently closed a funding round – or you’re about to – this guide is for you.

Just Raised

You've closed the round and want to manage your capital correctly from day one - not discover the problems six months in and lose precious time.

Burning Faster Than Expected

Your burn is higher than planned and you're not entirely sure why. Use this guide to identify where spend is running over and get back on track.

Approaching Your Next Raise

You've got 12-18 months of runway and you're starting to think about the next round. Use this guide to get across what investors will scrutinise most.

Get clear on your numbers - before you need to be.

Download the guide and start managing your runway with the clarity and confidence your investors expect.