Definition
A durable advantage that protects a business from competitors.
Examples
Proprietary data created a moat over time.
Origin
Modern business/startup term; used as practical shorthand in product, growth, and investing.
Use it in Nautis
Track moat alongside everything else in your startup.
Nautis brings planning, fundraising, finance, and operations into one AI-native workspace — so concepts like moat stop being spreadsheet trivia and start showing up where decisions get made.