Startup & SaaS
Burn Multiple Calculator
One ratio that captures growth efficiency without depending on cohort definitions — popular with investors for exactly that reason.
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- Burn multiple
- 1.25×
Below 1x is exceptional, 1–1.5x is strong, 1.5–2x acceptable at early stage, above 3x signals a growth model that isn't working.
How it works
- 1Enter net burn and net new ARR for the same period
- 2See the burn multiple and how it benchmarks
Who this is for
- Investor update metrics
- Comparing capital efficiency across quarters
- Board discussion on spend discipline
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