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Approaching Half a Million Customers: How to Win in SMB with BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte

SaaStr

in revenue. Then, in 2017, with around $50M in revenue, BILL added payment capabilities. That was always the plan when BILL went public in 2019. Creating a Moat ”I definitely believe it’s a moat, and it’s the thing that got me most excited about the business,” René shares. Are We In a Downturn? BILL network has 7.1M

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Embedded Payments explained: Everything software companies need to know

Payrix

Among the most recent strategies proving successful for software companies is Embedded Payments. In fact, a recent report from IDC estimates that by 2030, 74% of global digital payments will be processed through platforms owned by non-financial institutions, including software companies. What are Embedded Payments?

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5 Interesting Learnings from Squarespace at $700,000,000 in ARR

SaaStr

Over $500,000 revenue per employee. Monetizing ecommerce via subscriptions, but not payment processing. Billion in GMV processed, up a stunning 91% from 2019. Billion in GMV processed, up a stunning 91% from 2019. Rather, it charges for software subscriptions to take payments on its websites.

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5 Interesting Learnings From Bill at $1.2 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

Both Bill and Shopifty have morphed over the years from almost pure SaaS companies to payments platforms built on top of a SaaS core. The rest of the growth is from its Divvy platform, which is bought in 2021 for $2.5 But payments and transaction are far bigger at $800m run rate — and growing faster at 38%. #2.

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Cyber Weekend Benchmarking Data: 2024 SaaS and Software Holiday Spend Report

FastSpring

That creates a lot of opportunity for your SaaS or software business to optimize sales opportunities during this profitable weekend, month, and quarter. FastSpring is a merchant of record that can help you easily grow your business internationally. Learn more about FastSpring’s global payments.

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5 Interesting Learnings from Shopify at $4 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

Shopify’s first quarter revenue: Q1 2021: $989 million Q1 2020: $470 million Q1 2019: $321 million Q1 2018: $214 million Q1 2017: $127 million Q1 2016: $73 million Q1 2015: $37 million Q1 2014: $19 million Q1 2013: $9 million. When you add in payments, i.e. merchant services, NRR for 2018+ is about 110%, based on the below new chart.

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Digital Payments: 12 Digital Payment Options to Consider Accepting in Your Business

Stax

Physical wallets are phasing out, left behind in favor of digital wallets and other digital payment options. There’s no question that cashless payment systems and digital payment adoption have accelerated over the last few years. In 2019, 77% of US consumers were using at least one type of digital payment system.