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What is the Right Burn Rate at a Startup Company?

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Let’s set up a framework. I have long tried to raise awareness of the trade-off between growth & profits as outlined in this much read blog post on the topic (and please forward to your favorite journalist who often simply report that companies that aren’t profitable are bad). Gross Burn vs. Net Burn.

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So What is The Right Level of Burn Rate for a Startup These Days?

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It’s a very personal topic and I’d like to offer you a framework to decide for yourself, based on the following factors: How Long is it Taking to Raise Capital at Your Stage in the Market? ” and if anybody gives you a specific number I would be a bit skeptical because there is no universal answer. What is Your Risk Appetite?

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