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Burn Rate

BURN RAYT

/bɜːrn reɪt/

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Burnrate

Dictionary meaning

The rate at which a company spends its venture capital before generating positive cash flow.

Examples

  • Our burn rate is $200K per month — we need to raise soon.

Pronunciation tips

Two words. Both equally stressed.

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