Startup & VC Jargon · Managing Director level

"Capital efficient"

"Capital efficient" means achieving significant output or growth while spending relatively little money, often by keeping costs lean.

Say this instead: does a lot with little money

How "Capital efficient" shows up at work

Used admiringly when a company genuinely does more with less. Used diplomatically when a founder is explaining to investors why they raised a small round. The context usually makes clear which one you are in.

Buzzword

We are proud to be capital efficient, which is how we reached profitability at Series A.

Plain English

We do a lot with little money, which is how we reached profitability at Series A.

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