Startup Profitability Timeline Calculator
"Find out how long it'll take your startup to break even, and when you'll actually start making money."
Every startup dreams of profitability, but getting there requires careful cash flow planning. This free Startup Profitability Timeline Calculator shows how long it will take your business to break even based on your monthly revenue, expenses, and growth projections. Use it to plan your funding rounds, optimize spending, and visualize your path to profitability, whether you're bootstrapping or venture-backed.
Ready to Calculate Your Profitability Timeline
Enter your startup's financial parameters on the left to see when you'll reach break-even and start generating profits.
A profitability timeline is the period between your first revenue and the moment your cumulative profits exceed your expenses, the break-even point.
Key Formula
Break-even = First month where Cumulative Profit ≥ 0
Investors, founders, and CFOs use profitability timelines to gauge sustainability, funding needs, and long-term potential.
A startup earning $15,000/month and spending $25,000 with 10% revenue growth reaches profitability around month 18.
Key Takeaway
The faster your revenue grows relative to expenses, the sooner you'll reach break-even and start building sustainable profits.