Financial Modelling Tool for Tech Startups
Running a tech startup means navigating rapid growth, shifting markets, and constant innovation. To stay ahead, you need to understand how your finances will evolve and when to act on key opportunities. Brixx gives you the power to map out your financial future with precision. Begin to make strategic decisions with confidence.
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We are working on creating this template in Brixx. Although it isn’t available just yet, you can follow the guidance below to help get started. If you need any further assistance, don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here to help!
Project Setup
- Project name: Tech Startup – SaaS Platform
- Time period: Monthly (ideal for recurring revenue, runway, and growth tracking)
Income Components
- Component: Recurring Revenue (MRR)
- Sub-components:
- Basic Plan Subscriptions – £20/user, 500 users (£10,000/month)
- Pro Plan Subscriptions – £50/user, 200 users (£10,000/month)
- Enterprise Clients – Custom pricing, 3 clients @ £1,500/month (£4,500/month)
- Sub-components:
- Component: One-Time Revenue
- Sub-components:
- Onboarding/Setup Fees (£500 per new enterprise client, avg 2/month = £1,000)
- Custom Development Work (£2,000/month, occasional)
- Sub-components:
- Component: Other Income
- Sub-components:
- Affiliate Revenue (£300/month)
- Interest from Cash Reserves (£50/month)
- Sub-components:
Expenditure Components
- Component: Operational Costs
- Sub-components:
- Hosting & Infrastructure (AWS, Cloudflare, etc.) – £2,000/month
- Developer Salaries (2 developers @ £4,000/month) – £8,000/month
- Customer Support (2 agents @ £2,000/month) – £4,000/month
- SaaS Tools (e.g., GitHub, Slack, monitoring) – £500/month
- Office Rent (co-working or hybrid) – £1,200/month
- Payment Processing Fees (2% of revenue) – ~£500/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Marketing & Sales
- Sub-components:
- Google Ads & Paid Social – £2,000/month
- SEO Tools, Content Writers – £1,000/month
- Sales Commissions (10% of enterprise revenue) – £450/month
- CRM and Sales Software – £300/month
- Sub-components:
- Component: Administrative & Legal
- Sub-components:
- Accounting & Tax Filing – £250/month
- Legal Retainer – £3,000/year (~£250/month)
- Insurance (Professional indemnity, cyber) – £100/month
- Subscriptions (Brixx, Notion, etc.) – £200/month
- Sub-components:
Asset Components
- Component: Fixed Assets
- Sub-components:
- Laptops & Office Equipment (£6,000, depreciated over 3 years)
- Website & App Build (£50,000 initial dev, capitalized and amortized)
- Sub-components:
- Component: Current Assets
- Sub-components:
- Cash Reserves (£100,000 seed funding + monthly net cash)
- Accounts Receivable (B2B clients on 30-day terms)
- Prepaid Expenses (e.g., annual SaaS subscriptions)
- Sub-components:
Funding Components
- Component: Equity Investment
- Sub-components:
- Seed Round Investment (£150,000 from angel investors)
- Founder Equity Contribution (£20,000)
- Sub-components:
- Component: Grants
- Sub-components:
- Innovate UK Grant (£30,000 over 6 months – £5,000/month)
- Sub-components:
- Component: Debt/Loans
- Sub-components:
- Startup Loan (£25,000 at 6%, 3-year term)
- Sub-components:
Scenario Planning in Brixx
- User Growth Scenarios
- Base, Optimistic, and Conservative subscriber growth (e.g., 5%, 10%, or 20% monthly growth)
- Burn Rate
- Track how long cash reserves last at different expense levels
- Hiring Plans
- Add developers/support staff in future months and see impact on runway
- Price Changes
- Test impact of raising subscription prices by 10%
- New Funding Rounds
- Forecast a Series A raise in 12-18 months and adjust cash flow
Dashboard & Reporting
- Cash Flow Report
- Visualise runway, cash inflows from subscriptions and grants vs monthly burn
- Balance Sheet
- Show capitalised development costs, decreasing loan balance, and growing cash reserves
- Profit & Loss Statement
- Revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA
- Custom KPIs
- Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
- Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
- Lifetime Value (LTV)
- Runway (Months of cash left)
- Burn Multiple (Net burn / Net new ARR)
Who can use this Brixx template?
- Tech founders and co-founders
- Startup CFOs and financial controllers
- Product managers and ops leads needing insight into financial performance
Brixx is a great tool for:
- Startups managing fundraising, revenue forecasting, and burn rate
- Entrepreneurs preparing for investor pitches, growth planning, or product launches
- Founders who need clear financial roadmaps for scaling their business
What are the benefits for tech startups?
- A startup-specific template that covers everything from SaaS revenue models to headcount planning
- Model your tech startups income, their churn, any development costs, and all growth targets
- Instantly visualise cash flow, runway, and performance indicators
- Quickly assess the impact of new hires, pricing changes, product launches, or funding rounds
- Run multiple scenarios to test different growth strategies and funding options
Strategic forecasting in Brixx
- Evaluate how changes in pricing, user growth, or churn affect profitability
- Build projections to support investor discussions or funding applications
- Forecast staffing costs, marketing budgets, and infrastructure investments
- Understand when you need to raise funds and how much your business will require
- Prepare for different economic conditions and competitive challenges
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Every successful tech startup needs a clear view of its financial future. With Brixx’s financial forecasting software, you can build robust projections that help you manage growth, secure funding, and scale your operations strategically.
Whether you’re pre-revenue, post-MVP, or entering a high-growth phase, Brixx provides the insight and flexibility you need to make smarter financial decisions. With over two decades of business modelling experience behind it, Brixx is the trusted platform for ambitious startups looking to thrive.
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