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Northstar (fictional sample)
Cash plan
Build a raise you can explain · 1 of 3
Start with cash already in the bank
The sample has $600,000 cash and $95,000 monthly expenses. Change cash to $800,000. The 12-month gap falls to $340,000 and the buffered gap to $625,000.
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Hiring calendar
Milestone gap$540,000
Buffered gap$825,000
Horizon15 months
Month by month
Hiring costs begin in the specified month. Growth compounds monthly. Funding gap is the maximum cash shortfall within the horizon. Financing proceeds are not included.
| Month | Opening | Revenue | Expenses | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $600,000 | $0 | $95,000 | $505,000 |
| 2 | $505,000 | $0 | $95,000 | $410,000 |
| 3 | $410,000 | $0 | $95,000 | $315,000 |
| 4 | $315,000 | $0 | $95,000 | $220,000 |
| 5 | $220,000 | $0 | $95,000 | $125,000 |
| 6 | $125,000 | $0 | $95,000 | $30,000 |
| 7 | $30,000 | $0 | $95,000 | -$65,000 |
| 8 | -$65,000 | $0 | $95,000 | -$160,000 |
| 9 | -$160,000 | $0 | $95,000 | -$255,000 |
| 10 | -$255,000 | $0 | $95,000 | -$350,000 |
| 11 | -$350,000 | $0 | $95,000 | -$445,000 |
| 12 | -$445,000 | $0 | $95,000 | -$540,000 |
| 13 | -$540,000 | $0 | $95,000 | -$635,000 |
| 14 | -$635,000 | $0 | $95,000 | -$730,000 |
| 15 | -$730,000 | $0 | $95,000 | -$825,000 |
Scenario comparison
Base plan · milestone gap $540,000 · buffered gap $825,000