What should a monthly investor update include?

A strong update opens with a TL;DR, then covers key metrics (MRR, users, burn, runway), wins, challenges, next milestones, and clear asks. This builder structures all of those sections so nothing important is missed.

How long should an investor update be?

Aim for something an investor can read in two minutes — roughly 300 to 500 words. The builder keeps each section tight so the email stays scannable rather than turning into a report.

Why include an 'asks' section?

Investors can only help if they know what you need. A specific ask — an intro, a hire, feedback on a deck — converts a passive reader into an active supporter, so the builder always prompts for one.

Should I send updates even in a bad month?

Yes. Consistent updates build trust, and investors back founders who are transparent about challenges. The builder has a dedicated challenges section so you can be honest without burying the wins.

Is my data sent anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded or stored on a server. You can fill in real revenue and burn figures safely, then copy the result locally.

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A two-minute investor update in one screen

Monthly investor updates are one of the highest-leverage habits a founder can build, but a blank page makes them easy to skip. This builder turns a few fields — your metrics, wins, challenges, and asks — into a clean, scannable email that follows the structure experienced investors expect.

How it works

The tool assembles your update from the canonical sections that top accelerators recommend: a one-line TL;DR, a key-metrics block, highlights, challenges, what is next, and a specific ask. It only renders sections you actually fill in, so an empty challenges field will not leave an awkward empty heading. Metrics are laid out as a simple aligned list (MRR, active users, cash in bank, monthly burn, and runway in months derived from cash divided by burn) so investors can scan the numbers in seconds. The result is plain text you can paste straight into any mail client.

Tips and example

Lead with your single most important number. If MRR jumped from £4,000 to £6,500, say so in the TL;DR.
Compute runway as cash divided by monthly burn — the builder shows it automatically when you enter both.
Make the ask concrete: “Looking for an intro to a fractional CFO” beats “let us know if you can help”.
Keep challenges honest but framed with a plan; investors fund momentum, not perfection.