Know Your Numbers Before You Pitch.
Investor-level financial clarity for Indian founders.
SaaS Metrics, Burn Rate, Runway, and more — free forever.
Built for Founders Like You
“Finally a financial tool that understands Indian startup realities. The GST-aware runway calculator saved my pitch preparation.”
“Used the Cap Table calculator before my seed round. Understood dilution clearly for the first time without hiring a CA.”
“The burn rate calculator with INR defaults is exactly what I needed. No more confusing dollar-based tools.”
How It Works
Get investor-grade clarity in under 2 minutes
Choose Your Metric
Pick from free India-specific calculators built for your startup stage
Enter Your Numbers
INR-based inputs, pre-filled with realistic Indian startup defaults
Get Investor-Grade Clarity
Instant results with Indian startup benchmarks so you know exactly where you stand
🔥 Survival Metrics
Start here — most critical for early-stage founders
Burn Rate Calculator
Distinguish Gross vs Net Burn. Ensure your spending is generating efficient growth.
📤 Output: Monthly burn, Net burn, Runway impact
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →🏆 Most PopularSurvivalRunway Calculator (Survival)
Includes Post-GST Runway, Zero-Revenue Stress Test, and Default Alive status.
📤 Output: Months of runway, Default Alive status
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →📈 Growth Metrics
Track and optimize your startup's velocity
Growth & Revenue Toolbox
Track ARR, MRR, CMGR, and Net New ARR to measure the true speed of your startup.
📤 Output: ARR, MRR, CMGR, Net New ARR
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →GrowthEfficiency Toolbox
VC favorites: Burn Multiple, Magic Number, and Rule of 40. Measure capital efficiency.
📤 Output: Burn Multiple, Magic Number, Rule of 40 score
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →GrowthRetention Toolbox
Analyze Logo Churn, GRR, and NRR. Fix your "leaky bucket" before scaling.
📤 Output: Logo Churn rate, GRR, NRR score
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →GrowthPipeline Velocity Toolbox
Optimize Sales Velocity and compare CAC by Channel (LinkedIn vs Cold Outreach).
📤 Output: Sales Velocity score, CAC by channel
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →💰 Fundraising & Economics
Prepare for investor conversations
Unit Economics Calculator
Calculate LTV:CAC, Contribution Margin, and Payback Period. The "Golden Ratio" check.
📤 Output: LTV:CAC ratio, Payback period in months
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →FundraisingCap Table Dilution Calculator
Understand how new fundraising rounds dilute your ownership stake and plan accordingly.
📤 Output: Post-round ownership %, total dilution
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →FundraisingBreak-Even Calculator
Calculate the exact number of units you need to sell to cover your fixed and variable costs.
📤 Output: Units to break even, months to profitability
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →FundraisingHardware Startup Cost Calculator
Estimate per-unit cost including BOM, manufacturing, GST, and set your selling price.
📤 Output: True unit cost, recommended selling price
⏱ ~2 min to complete
Try Calculator →Indian Startup Benchmarks 2026
Know what investors expect at your stage
Why Startup Finance Matters
India has one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world, yet over 90% of startups fail within the first five years — often due to poor financial planning rather than a bad product. Understanding your burn rate, managing runway, and planning for equity dilution are not optional skills — they are survival skills. Whether you are a student founder building from a hostel room or a bootstrapped entrepreneur in a tier-2 city, financial literacy gives you the clarity to make informed decisions, negotiate better with investors, and build a sustainable business. These tools are built to help you do exactly that — quickly, clearly, and for free.
Built by a Founder, for Founders
Desi Founder Tools was created to solve a real problem: making financial planning accessible for early-stage Indian entrepreneurs. No jargon, no complexity — just practical tools that help you build with confidence.
For founders who take their numbers seriously.