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Instant cash, burn and runway clarity—free for one account
Monitor startup cash and runway
This use case fits startup finance teams that need a current view of cash before approving hiring, vendor spend, or fundraising plans. It becomes urgent when balances sit across accounts and monthly reporting arrives too late to guide decisions.
The workflow should consolidate account activity into one ledger, calculate burn and cash runway consistently, test upcoming spending against projections, and package the results for review. A good outcome is faster decisions, fewer spreadsheet reconciliations, and a shared view of how long cash will last.
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Lightcash
accounting
Lightcash connects your financial accounts into one live ledger, showing real-time cash, burn, and runway with projections and accountant-ready reports so you can make confident spending and hiring decisions without.
What to expect from an ideal product
- Automatic consolidation into one live ledger
- Real-time cash, burn, and runway visibility
- Forward projections for spending and hiring decisions
- Accountant-ready financial reporting
- Free starting point for one financial account
More about weekly cash reviews
Use a fixed review cadence so the dashboard drives decisions rather than becoming another report. Assign one owner to verify account coverage, investigate changes, and record agreed actions.
- Review balance changes and burn drivers at the same time each week.
- Compare planned hires and large payments with the latest runway projection.
- Send accountant-ready reports with notes on unusual movements before the monthly close.
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