Startup Cost Calculator
Total your one-off setup costs and monthly running costs to size the capital you need.
List your one-off startup costs and monthly running costs, then set a runway to see total capital needed.
How to use it
- 1Add each one-off startup cost.
- 2Enter your total monthly running costs.
- 3Set how many months of runway you want.
- 4Read the total capital required.
Startup costs
Add your one-off setup costs, then set monthly running costs and runway.
Result
Total launch capital needed
€55,000.00
- One-off costs
- €7,000.00
- Runway running costs
- €48,000.00
- Monthly running cost
- €4,000.00
Total capital = one-off setup costs + monthly running costs multiplied by your chosen runway.
Frequently asked questions
- What counts as a one-off cost?
- Anything paid once, like incorporation fees, equipment or initial inventory.
- How much runway should I plan for?
- Most advisors suggest 6-18 months, depending on how quickly you expect to reach revenue.
- Does this include a contingency buffer?
- Not automatically; add a line item for contingency if you want one included in the total.
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