SaaStr

JULY 10, 2024

Instructure is one of the leading learning management systems for education with its Canvas product. It was founded in 2008 but took a while to get going, hitting $1m in revenue in 2011 selling to Utah schools — and then scaled from there. It rocketed to $100m in ARR just 5 years later in 2016. Your kids may well use it.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Note: Apple announced that it would be reducing the App Store fee from 30% to 15% for most developers starting on January 1st, 2021. For app entrepreneurs and ecommerce store owners, the battle to be noticed in the marketplace is ongoing. How viable is it for companies to shop their apps outside of mainstream marketplaces?

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SaaStock

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Their solutions span a wide range of verticals: from E-commerce, HR and Health to collaboration, infrastructure and AI. Notey Labs create digital solutions to help companies handle international online space. Tienpay offers digital banking software that handles wallet, digital exchange, and digital assets. Notey Labs.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Over the past decade, India’s central bank—the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)—has become one of the most proactive regulators in the world, advancing the digitization of payments and financial services at a rapid pace. By 2019, the government had issued a unique ID to nearly every adult resident in India; today, the system is used by 1.3

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SaaStr

AUGUST 7, 2020

I am Matt Garratt, Managing Partner of Salesforce Ventures, and we will be talking about the secrets to building a $1 billion vertical SaaS company, and we’re very fortunate to have two executives from leading enterprise software companies who have done this. Matt Garratt: If you just look at Vlocity and nCino, amazing businesses.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Fast forward to now where much has changed, and research anticipates contactless mobile payments to exceed one billion users globally by 2024. Customers can pay with their watch or phone just by tapping it on a card reader, and businesses can host an entire POS system on a mobile phone.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The fourth quarter is the most important quarter for software companies around the world. . We confirmed this by reviewing sales data from over 300 SaaS and software companies that use our billing platform. We discovered that Q4 is by far the best-performing quarter of the year for both business and consumer sales.

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Chart Mogul

MARCH 30, 2020

How do you manage the process of accepting money from your customers? Building your own billing system can be a world of pain, risk and complexity, so what options are out there for integrating a third party product? This guide serves as a comprehensive overview of the options available for SaaS businesses.

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Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The ultimate goal of any developer with an idea for some useful software is monetization. Software monetization is simply the act of generating revenue from software. Let’s say you have developed an app that provides enough value to potential clients that you can charge money for its use. Payment ii.

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Tom Tunguz

JULY 28, 2016

Through the end of July in 2016, $70B worth of SaaS companies sold. First, 15 of the 22 US software acquisitions worth more than $0.5B The largest private software acquisition is Transfirst, a payment software business founded in 1995. In 2016, these PE firms aren’t following that playbook.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 11, 2020

When it comes to software and online purchases, those transactions are increasingly moving to a subscription-based model, where customers put their purchases on autopilot so they can have continuous access to SaaS products. In this comprehensive guide, we’re going to take a deep dive into: What is subscription revenue? The best part?

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Since 2016, SaaS North has been recognized as THE Canadian hub for rapidly-scaling SaaS founders and their teams. Head over to the registration page to grab your ticket to get access to incredible speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and proprietary software that will maximize your experience even more!

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Barriers are anything that stop a buyer from converting, such as website usability, solution fit, or pricing. Dave has gleaned some valuable CRO insights since he founded Browser to Buyer in 2016, which he shared with FastSpring CMO and Growth Stage podcast host Dave Vogelpohl in our latest episode. Jump to highlights. “For

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Baremetrics

AUGUST 21, 2021

We’ll also share an example of a cash flow statement to bring the concept to life and provide some tips for SaaS businesses seeking to simplify and streamline their cash flow statement activities. Benefits of cash flow planning for SaaS businesses SaaS-specific cash flow problems 1. Balancing immediate expenses with payment delays 2.

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SaaStock

MARCH 1, 2019

Fresco Capital focuses on businesses developing new solutions in the enterprise, education, infrastructure, healthcare, consumer goods and entertainment. SaaS Investments: Consilium Software, HRBoss, and others. GIC manages a diverse portfolio, including investments in high growth tech businesses. Founded: 2012.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In fact, I generated $332,640 in three months from Instagram, and at least 80% of all users follow at least one brand on the platform. According to PewResearch Center’s 2016 Social Media Update , 32% of Internet users are using Instagram. At least half of all Instagram users use the platform every day. Why Sell on Instagram?

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Maybe you’re unsure if your software company should outsource your ecommerce operations to a full-service platform, such as FastSpring, or just stick with a basic payment service? To help you make an informed decision, we’re providing a detailed comparison of full-service platforms vs. basic payment services.

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Point Nine Land

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

However, there’s a vast discrepancy between the speed of mainstream adoption for consumer apps and the rate at which most companies transition to a new technology and delivery mechanism like SaaS. ServiceTitan, a leading vertical SaaS for home services, penetrated 1% of its core TAM of 900,000 home services businesses.

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Valuize Consulting

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In today’s competitive SaaS landscape, Customer Success has emerged as a vital strategic asset, driving revenue growth and long-term profitability. However, to fully unlock its potential, companies must go beyond qualitative insights and bring data into the decision-making process within Customer Success ranks and investments.

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Buffer Resources

AUGUST 16, 2023

This means our software is hosted on the cloud and used over an internet connection via a web browser or mobile app. Merchant Fees At Buffer, we rely on Stripe, Google, and Apple for our payment processing needs. Merchant Fees At Buffer, we rely on Stripe, Google, and Apple for our payment processing needs.

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yoursales

JANUARY 28, 2022

Connect with Jakob on LinkedIn to stay updated on all things sales and let's dive into looking at the sales tools, which will power your sales process and take you to your next level of growth. Do you know of software, which belongs on this list? Drive Revenue. Terminus - Account-Based Marketing Platform for Quality Growth.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 12, 2022

And honestly, right now literally is the worst time to raise VC funding I can think of since 2016. Have revenue, but early, so like 50K ARR after two months of charging for a product. People were so excited about SaaS when public companies were trading at 30 to 50 X revenue that they would want to take that meeting.

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yoursales

DECEMBER 12, 2018

During this year we’ll also start sharing the country sales tools stacks series entitles “Sales Tools made In…” Finally all that is being tied together in integrated tool stacks with some of our friends at the companies listed here. Salesforce.com – The Customer Success Platform To Grow Your Business.

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yoursales

JANUARY 29, 2021

Salesforce.com – The Customer Success Platform To Grow Your Business. Salesforce.com – The Customer Success Platform To Grow Your Business. Salesflare – Simple yet powerful CRM for small businesses selling B2B. Pipedrive – Sales CRM & Pipeline Management Software (use this link for 30 days extra trial).

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yoursales

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Enabling the right customer journey with sales tools that power your sales process has been high on our agenda for years. During 2019 many of the larger providers of sales solutions have spoken of a "rapid consolidation" happening in the sales tools space. Salesforce.com – The Customer Success Platform To Grow Your Business.

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yoursales

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Enabling the right customer journey with sales tools that power your sales process has been high on our agenda for years. During 2019 many of the larger providers of sales solutions have spoken of a "rapid consolidation" happening in the sales tools space. Salesforce.com – The Customer Success Platform To Grow Your Business.

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Scale Payment Methods Payment Solutions Sales Recruiting 103

yoursales

DECEMBER 12, 2018

During this year we’ll also start sharing the country sales tools stacks series entitles “Sales Tools made In…” Finally all that is being tied together in integrated tool stacks with some of our friends at the companies listed here. Salesforce.com – The Customer Success Platform To Grow Your Business.

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Intercom, Inc.

JULY 14, 2022

And so, in 2016, he joined Stripe, where he’s now the Head of Strategic Accounts for the Americas. My main focus at the time was not industry – I didn’t know anything about payments. Sales, he thought, would do just the trick. How are you feeding back customer insights to the product team? Leandra: Such good insight.

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FastSpring

APRIL 1, 2021

Most software companies rely heavily on free trials for customer acquisition. This is especially true for SaaS businesses, where it’s common for customers to either come in through or go through a free trial after an initial engagement method (think ads, news articles, or referrals). It requires strategy and near-perfect execution.

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The SaaS Garage

JULY 18, 2019

AlfaDocs tu bring Italian success story toGermany By AlfaDocs , July 19, 2019 MUNICH — AlfaDocs to launch Proven Practice Management System for German Dentists on September 14, 2019. As in Italy, where around 1,500 paying users already work with AlfaDocs software, further modules will be added successively in Germany as well.

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The subscription revenue model is hardly new. It’s been a staple of industries—publications, utilities, and, more recently, software—since it first emerged in the 17th century. It’s simple: the subscription revenue model benefits both customers and companies. What is the subscription revenue model?

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Kellblog

JANUARY 30, 2021

I certainly didn’t have “global pandemic” on my 2020 bingo card and, even if I somehow did, I would never have coupled that with “booming stock market” and median SaaS price/revenue multiples in the 15x range. In an era where we (vendors) increasingly run our own software, running it is increasingly as important as building it.

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OpenView Labs

JULY 2, 2020

After four months of an unprecedented global crisis, SaaS companies are bouncing back while product led growth businesses are trading at almost 2x higher revenue multiples they started with. About half of respondents, evenly distributed across size or industry, were offering temporary relief on payment terms.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This is called a “chargeback”, and if you’re an e-commerce merchant, they can cost your business—big time. Heartland Payment systems estimate that around 0.01% of all transactions end in a chargeback. But in 2016 alone, chargebacks cost the e-commerce industry an estimated $6.7 billion in revenue.

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Chart Mogul

MARCH 30, 2020

How do you manage the process of accepting money from your customers? Building your own billing system can be a world of pain, risk and complexity, so what options are out there for integrating a third party product? This guide serves as a comprehensive overview of the options available for SaaS businesses.

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How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

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Buffer Resources

JUNE 22, 2023

Diversify your platforms in anticipation of change The Internet is always changing, and staying ahead of the curve is a must for any creator. For example, the news of a potential TikTok ban got Jahleane thinking about how to diversify her platform presence. Make sure any revenue generation aligns with these elements.”

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