Financeprocurement-cycle
Procurement cycle
The path a buyer follows from evaluation to approval to purchase.
Why it matters: If a story depends on procurement, the timing of revenue often matters more than the announcement itself.
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Financecap-table
Cap table
A snapshot of who owns what in a company.
Why it matters: Ownership structure shapes who controls the company, how future financing rounds work, and how exit value gets shared.
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ARR
Annual recurring revenue from subscription-style contracts.
Why it matters: ARR is a shorthand for scale and retention, but it only matters if the underlying revenue is durable and collectible.
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Burn rate
How quickly a company is spending cash relative to its inflows.
Why it matters: A fast burn rate can change the meaning of a growth story if the runway is short or the capital plan is fragile.
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