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Burn Multiple Calculator — Capital Efficiency & Net Burn Rate
Measure how many venture dollars are burned to generate each dollar of Net New ARR.
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Burn Multiple Formula (Craft Ventures Standard)
Transparent mathematical methodology explained in plain English.
Burn Multiple = Net Cash Burn ($) / Net New ARR Generated ($)Evaluates capital efficiency. A burn multiple under 1.0x is considered top-tier, meaning less than $1 of cash was burned to add $1 of new ARR.
Variables Explained:
- Net Cash Burn ($): Cash spent minus cash received from operations during the period.
- Net New ARR ($): New ARR added after subtracting churn and contraction.
$600,000 Net Cash Burn to Generate $500,000 Net New ARR
Determining startup capital efficiency rating.
- Calculate Burn Multiple: $600,000 / $500,000 = 1.20x.
- Efficiency Evaluation: 1.0x to 1.5x is categorized as "Good" by institutional VCs.
Frequently Asked Questions: Burn Multiple Calculator
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What is the Burn Multiple grading scale?
Under 1.0x: Amazing; 1.0x–1.5x: Good; 1.5x–2.0x: Suspect; Over 2.0x: High Burn (Needs cost optimization).
Why is Burn Multiple superior to traditional runway?
Runway only tells you how much time remains until zero cash, whereas Burn Multiple diagnoses whether your growth engine is efficient or burning money uneconomically.