10 Vocabsrunway
the amount of time a startup can operate before it runs out of money
Startup and venture capital vocabulary
Learn the language of startup funding, runway, and product decisions with practical examples.
Startup vocabulary helps you follow conversations about funding and building a company. Read each term in a business context: the same word can mean something different in everyday English.
The Startups & VC pack contains 210 words. Start with these examples, then practice the full collection in the app.
Try it in your own words
Imagine introducing a small company. Describe its product, the problem it solves, and how its runway affects the next decision.
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