Educational Guides
Learn financial modeling, step by step
Practical guides written for startup employees and founders. Each one covers a specific topic in depth — no filler, no jargon.
Foundations15 min read7 parts
Getting Started with Financial Modeling
New to financial forecasting? This guide walks you through the fundamentals — from choosing a business type to interpreting your first projections in Horizon.
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Business Models20 min read7 parts
How to Build a SaaS Financial Model
A practical walkthrough of modeling subscription revenue, churn, customer acquisition costs, and unit economics. Includes benchmark ranges for 8 key SaaS metrics.
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Financial Fundamentals20 min read7 parts
Understanding Your Financial Statements
How the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement work together — and what to look for in each one when reading your Horizon model.
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Shorter reads on specific topics — financial metrics, business model mechanics, and startup finance fundamentals.