Companies in cash burn positions | ModelReef

You can’t steer a company if you don’t know when the cash runs out.

Boards and investors depend on accurate cash flow management and company liquidity monitoring to judge runway, capital efficiency, and solvency. But most burn-rate reports are static spreadsheets - outdated the moment they’re sent. Model Reef links live data and assumptions into one dynamic model, giving decision-makers real-time visibility into burn, runway, and funding risk.

The hidden costs of outdated burn-rate reporting:

  • Delays in identifying liquidity issues reduce financial runway analysis
  • Inconsistent reporting across subsidiaries weakens board financial oversight
  • Decisions made using incomplete or stale numbers increase finance risk management exposure
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Runway shouldn’t be a guess - it should be a number everyone agrees on.

Management teams track cash differently - some exclude working capital shifts, others ignore deferred revenue or financing costs. By the time the board pack arrives, the data is stale and incomparable across companies. Model Reef fixes this with a connected burn-rate engine that powers consistent business financial planning, accurate cash burn tracking, and dependable liquidity oversight for governance-critical decisions.

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These capabilities show how Model Reef replaces spreadsheet guesswork with live financial oversight.

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Model Reef classifies operating, investing, and financing cashflows automatically, improving startup cash flow management.

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See the impact of revenue, hiring, spend, or raise timing changes instantly for informed executive financial decisions.

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A connected approach to liquidity and runway oversight.

Model Reef ties together cashflow logic, performance assumptions, and capital scenarios - all in one governance-ready model.

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Connect Data Sources

Import live actuals and assumptions across portfolio companies for clear strategic cash planning.

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Standardize Cashflow Logic

Apply consistent burn, runway, and funding definitions across the portfolio to align board meeting financials.

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Monitor & Report

Track real-time liquidity, variance, and runway using investor-grade dashboards for strong investor reporting.

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Spot cash issues earlier, reduce surprises, and protect enterprise value.

Model Reef helps boards intervene sooner, act confidently, and make better long-term decisions.

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Save $40,000 per year in lost time

Cut board-report preparation from days to minutes using live cash flow management.

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Avoid $250,000 in runway loss

Identify cash shortfalls 2-3 months earlier with real-time company liquidity monitoring.

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Unlock millions in preserved valuation

Avoid emergency raises and dilution shocks through reliable growth vs cash burn strategy planning.

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The cash-position oversight toolkit for boards and investors.

These features provide governance-grade clarity across liquidity, burn, and capital planning.

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Evaluate Base, Stretch, and Downside cases instantly for stronger financial analysis for executives.

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Track monthly performance vs. forecast using automated business financial planning metrics.

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Allow CFOs to update inputs while boards view live results for compliant financial data oversight.

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Every inflow and outflow updates automatically to support real-time cash burn positions monitoring.

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Security built for confidential runway and liquidity oversight.

Model Reef protects company financials, burn-rate assumptions, and board-level insights with enterprise-grade safeguards.

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Secures all cashflow and runway data in transit and at rest.

Audit-Level Tracking

Logs every change for safe, transparent financial reporting for investors.

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Control access by portfolio, entity, or role for improved funding and liquidity planning.

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Questions before you start?

Here are the most common questions we get asked in demos.

Model Reef enhances cash flow management by linking real-time financial data, burn-rate assumptions, and cashflow drivers into a single model. This eliminates spreadsheet delays that often hide early liquidity issues. Boards gain continuous visibility into operating, investing, and financing cashflows, enabling more precise discussions around solvency and timing. Advisors can quickly simulate changes in spend or revenue to see immediate runway impacts. These capabilities help leadership intervene sooner and protect enterprise value. The result is stronger, more consistent cash flow management across the portfolio.

Liquidity risk is difficult to assess when reporting is inconsistent or updated infrequently. Model Reef provides a live dashboard that synchronises balance, cashflow, and working-capital data automatically. This gives boards an accurate view of liquidity position, upcoming shortfalls, and the timing of potential risks. Managers no longer rely on outdated or manually calculated reports. Stakeholders can make decisions with confidence because the underlying numbers are always current. This drastically improves the quality of company liquidity monitoring at the governance level.

High-burn companies require disciplined business financial planning to manage uncertainty. Model Reef consolidates assumptions, actuals, and runway logic into one structured system, reducing errors and improving forecast speed. Advisors can test hiring, spend, and revenue scenarios without rebuilding spreadsheets. This gives boards more accurate views of whether the company can sustain its plan. It also strengthens discussions around capital efficiency and future funding needs. These advantages make Model Reef highly effective for business financial planning in volatile environments.

Model Reef automates cash burn tracking by categorising operating, investing, and financing flows in real time. This prevents the inconsistencies that occur when teams calculate burn manually or interpret expenses differently. Boards receive accurate, timely updates instead of delayed end-of-month summaries. Advisors can quickly identify unexpected cash accelerations or delays. This supports faster corrective action before liquidity becomes critical. These improvements form a reliable foundation for ongoing cash burn tracking across entities.

Investor reporting is far more credible when numbers are consistent and auditable. Model Reef provides governed dashboards that refresh automatically, reducing the need for manual preparation. Investors can see liquidity, runway, and burn trends with full transparency into assumptions. This reduces confusion during funding conversations and improves alignment with management’s narrative. Boards can also share scenario outputs directly without exporting spreadsheets. These capabilities significantly enhance the quality of investor reporting.

Board oversight becomes more effective when directors have a clear, real-time understanding of financial risk. Model Reef brings together liquidity, runway, and capital-planning data into one oversight model. This helps boards quickly identify misalignments between spend levels, forecasts, and cash availability. Directors can validate management’s assumptions and ensure governance standards are met. This improves decision-making quality and reduces exposure to avoidable risks. These capabilities strengthen overall board financial oversight in challenging conditions.

Strategic cash planning requires visibility into how operational decisions affect liquidity and runway. Model Reef connects drivers like hiring, pricing, and spending directly to projected cashflows. Executives can test capital-raising timing, cost adjustments, or growth initiatives instantly. Boards receive clear comparisons across scenarios, improving strategic alignment. This allows leaders to select actions that preserve runway while supporting growth objectives. These strengths make Model Reef a powerful engine for strategic cash planning.

Startups face volatile revenue, shifting cost structures, and limited cash buffers - making real-time oversight essential. Model Reef automates the connection between actuals, forecasts, and runway, enabling founders to see the true state of their financial health at any moment. Advisors can help teams anticipate shortfalls before they become emergencies. Boards gain confidence that funding decisions are based on accurate data, not manual spreadsheets. These capabilities strengthen long-term stability and support effective startup cash flow management.
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