# What is Pilot Revenue?

Revenue from trials and experimental budgets that customers have not committed to renew. AI tools are often bought this way first, so careful investors count it apart from ARR until pilots turn into lasting contracts.

## In real work

Of the $600,000 the startup booked last year, Ines counted $450,000 as pilot revenue, because those customers had signed three-month trials with no renewal terms.

## Related terms

- [SAFE](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/safe.md)
- [Valuation Cap](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/valuation-cap.md)
- [Dilution](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/dilution.md)
- [Pro Rata](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/pro-rata.md)
- [Limited Partner](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/limited-partner.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews. Then it quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

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