Hockeystick
Noun · Startup & VC
Definitions
A growth curve that stays modest for a while and then rises sharply, resembling a hockey stick. The phrase is common in startup pitch decks and often invites skepticism if unsupported by evidence.
In plain English: A growth curve that suddenly turns sharply upward after a flat start.
Example: "The forecast had a classic hockeystick shape but not much proof behind the inflection."