Companies in cash burn positions | ModelReef

You can’t extend your runway if you can’t see where it ends.

Growth companies often discover their cash runway management problems too late. Manual spreadsheets hide risk, delay funding decisions, and make accurate financial forecasting for startups nearly impossible. Model Reef connects live financials, forecasts, and scenarios into one dynamic engine - showing exactly when cash runs out and which levers extend it.

The hidden costs of poor cash-burn forecasting:

  • Weeks lost rebuilding predictive cash flow models
  • Surprise shortfalls that force reactive fundraising
  • Inaccurate assumptions that distort cash flow analysis
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See cash burn clearly - long before it becomes a crisis.

Model Reef replaces static spreadsheets with a connected forecasting system that updates automatically as transactions post. Every hiring change, revenue update, or funding event flows through your P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow instantly. The result: precise forecasting business sustainability, earlier risk detection, and far stronger strategic planning.

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The core tools behind real-time runway visibility.

Built for founders, CFOs, and advisors who need clarity - not chaos.

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Track cash burn monitoring automatically as actuals sync from Xero or QuickBooks.

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Test scenario planning for companies - revenue shifts, hiring pauses, or funding delays - with one click.

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See actual vs. forecast instantly to improve financial health monitoring.

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How Model Reef transforms cash-burn forecasting.

A simple three-step workflow for continuous liquidity insight.

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Connect Live Data

Sync Xero, QuickBooks, or Excel and let Model Reef categorise operating, investing, and financing flows.

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Model Runway

Model financial scenario analysis across Base, Downside, and Stretch plans automatically.

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Plan Capital

Quantify funding requirements and timing using strategic cash management tools.

See Model Reef calculate runway dynamically as assumptions change.

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Forecasting that protects your cash - and your valuation.

The ROI of replacing manual spreadsheets with real-time forecasting.

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Save $40,000 per year in regained productivity.

Automate updates, eliminate version chaos, and cut manual cashflow prep from days to minutes.

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Avoid $150,000 per year in runway shortfall risk.

Spot liquidity issues months earlier with live cash flow analysis.

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Preserve millions in equity.

Raise on data-backed confidence - not last-minute panic triggered by unreliable models.

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Features designed for high-growth companies facing burn pressure.

Every capability needed to forecast, plan, and act with confidence.

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Cash positions and burn update instantly with every posted transaction.

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Model downturns, hiring freezes, price changes, and funding events instantly.

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Quantify required capital, optimal timing, and dilution effects.

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Monitor operational performance versus plan across all periods.

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Enterprise-grade protection for sensitive financial data.

Cashflow and runway models contain your most confidential assumptions - Model Reef keeps them secure.

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Protect sensitive financial and funding data across all environments.

Audit Trail

Track every assumption, change, and scenario for compliance and investor trust.

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Share dashboards with investors or advisors securely - without exposing internal details.

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Questions before you start?

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

Model Reef enhances cash runway management by replacing static spreadsheets with a live forecasting engine that updates automatically as transactions post. Founders can see exactly how long their runway extends based on real-time burn and changing assumptions. This reduces guesswork and reveals risk months earlier. It also clarifies when funding should be raised, not after liquidity becomes critical. These capabilities give leaders full visibility and confidence in their financial position. That’s why Model Reef is a modern system for cash runway management.

Financial forecasting for startups becomes dramatically more reliable when operating, hiring, revenue, and cost assumptions all connect to one engine. Model Reef updates every statement instantly when a change occurs, eliminating broken logic and outdated versions. This helps founders understand the true financial impact of decisions before making them. Investors also gain trust through more transparent reporting. These improvements make Model Reef a powerful tool for financial forecasting for startups.

Scenario planning for companies is essential when burn accelerates or revenue becomes uncertain. Model Reef lets users test Base, Downside, and Stretch cases with one click, showing how hiring, pricing, or funding changes affect runway. This empowers teams to plan proactively rather than reactively. It also strengthens conversations with boards and investors. These advantages make Model Reef ideal for scenario planning for companies navigating volatile conditions.

Cash flow analysis becomes clearer when operating, investing, and financing activities are categorised automatically. Model Reef connects real transactions to forecasting logic, providing founders with a real-time view of cash inflows and outflows. This helps identify hidden risks, timing issues, and liquidity gaps earlier. It also reduces errors from manual spreadsheet handling. These capabilities give startups stronger insight into their cash flow analysis and ongoing financial health.

Extending business runway requires clarity around burn, timing, and upcoming capital needs. Model Reef shows founders exactly which levers — spend reductions, hiring pauses, pricing adjustments, or funding events — extend runway the furthest. It visualises the trade-offs behind each option, helping companies make decisions rooted in data rather than intuition. This improves long-term financial stability. These strengths make Model Reef mission-critical for extending business runway in fast-changing environments.

Startup financial planning becomes easier when forecasting, scenario analysis, and cashflow logic all exist inside one model. Model Reef connects P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow into a dynamic, transparent system that reacts to new information instantly. This allows founders to build long-term plans that reflect reality, not outdated assumptions. It also strengthens internal budgeting and board reporting. These benefits set a new standard for startup financial planning.

Cash burn monitoring is most effective when data updates predictively rather than reactively. Model Reef syncs with accounting systems and recalculates burn the moment a transaction posts. This provides near-instant detection of rising expenses or revenue shortfalls. Managers can respond earlier and with greater precision. It also helps validate whether growth initiatives are sustainable. These capabilities make Model Reef a dependable tool for cash burn monitoring.

Forecasting business sustainability requires more than static budgets - it requires live, scenario-driven clarity. Model Reef connects financial data, forecasts, and risk indicators so founders understand how sustainable their model truly is. Users can test alternative strategies and funding timelines, revealing which path supports long-term survival. This strengthens conversations with investors and advisors. These features make Model Reef a future-proof engine for forecasting business sustainability.
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Runway clarity starts the moment you connect your data.

Model Reef gives high-growth companies real-time visibility into burn, cashflow, and funding needs - replacing risk with confidence.

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