SaaStr

OCTOBER 16, 2024

So RingCental is both an incredibly impressive SaaS and Cloud company — but also a bit of a cautionary tale. SBC has become a much bigger issue in SaaS and Cloud the past 2+ years as the markets have focused on true efficiency and profitability. of revenue in 2021 to 15.7% Fast forward to today, it’s at: $2.43

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Has it felt like not just a unicorn-a-day in 2021, but a bit more? We minted 46 Unicorns a Month in 2021. a day: Ok 2021 isn’t quite over, but the trends are pretty much set. You can see that 2021 was just an epic bump from 2020, and it was a step function. We tripled the rate of unicorn production in 2021.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Bessemer Venture Partners Byron Deeter, Mary D’Onofrio, and Elliott Robinson share a state of the cloud economy, tactical lessons and case studies for early-stage founders, private market analysis, alongside key predictions and trends driving innovation in SaaS around the globe. Enter your email below for the latest SaaStr updates.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 5, 2020

But this is the first “Sky is Falling” post on SaaStr but only for a very specific reason — 2021 Planning. It’s repeating again, and it’s time to calmly plan for 2021. Take the average of your trailing growth rate for the last few months, and roll it forward into 2021, and see what you see.

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SaaStr

MARCH 19, 2021

The Cloud is expanding and moving forward at a phenomenal rate, so we invited the team at Bessemer Venture Partners back to SaaStr to unveil their latest findings in the 2021 State of the Cloud. Is Cloud growth sustainable for the long term? Is Cloud growth sustainable for the long term? Hello Unicorns .

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SaaStr

JANUARY 15, 2025

So Cloud and SaaS have had a bit of a rollercoaster the past 4 years, from the boom times of 2020-2021, to the tougher times overall of 2023, to the AI boom of 2024+. But one thing has done well through all of it: security. We always need it, and the threats keep coming. And Cloudflare has been one of the biggest beneficiaries.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Let’s all be clear, 2021 was insane: * SPACs worth billions with no revenue * Multiples magically tripled * Fintechs with 10% GMs worth same as 80% GMs * #5 in market got same premium as #1 * Growth stage seen as free money * Seed VCs bought in $3B-10B rounds vs sell. Discipline was lost in burn rates in 2021 and early 2022.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 5, 2021

So that’s a wrap on SaaStr Annual 2021, #007. — Jason BeKind Lemkin (@jasonlk) September 30, 2021. We had as many attendees in 2021 as 2019, and 55% of the SaaStr community couldn’t come (Europe, Australia, NZ, etc) for visa issues alone Get ready for an epic 2022. #2. — D Sharp (@djdsharp) October 1, 2021.

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Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. We all know 2020 and 2021 was the year of excessive software buying fueled by ZIRP. Subscribe now Share Clouded Judgement Leave a comment Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Budget Flush Coming? First - what is a budget flush?

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We’re just 7 days away from the Biggest Cloud Event of 2021! The post 7 Days to SaaStr Annual 2021!! It’s the 7th Annual SaaStr Annual!! And after 2 years of being digital-only, we’re back IRL in San Mateo / SF Bay Area! 5,000+ founders, VCs and SaaStr execs — together again! 200+ Speakers.

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SaaStr

MARCH 16, 2021

We’ve used various bits of the BVP Nasdaq Index and metrics since they launched a few years ago to highlight trends in SaaS and Cloud. This week even after a pullback, public SaaS and Cloud companies are up an eve 1000% (!) SaaS and Cloud are up +1000% since 2013. since 2013. But does it even matter?

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 23, 2021

With four digital events plus SaaStr Annual, we have 100+ videos just from 2021 for you! State of the Cloud 2021 with Bessemer Venture Partners. The post Top 10 SaaStr Videos of 2021: Gorgias, Shopify, PagerDuty, and More! Here are the Top 10. appeared first on SaaStr.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 23, 2024

He had the idea that the Cloud, not called the Cloud back then, would enable two entities to see the same transaction from their perspective. If we go back to 2006, BILL was a cloud-based company. At the time, there were dozens of cloud-based companies. The thing with a moat is that it takes time.

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SaaStr

MAY 28, 2022

Gartner, spending on SaaS: 2020: $120B 2021: $152B 2022: $177B 2023: $208B. They predict public Cloud spending to rise 20% next year to $500 Billion. And that’s the key driver of overall Cloud spend. But overall — things are still growing like crazy in SaaS and Cloud. — Jason BeKind Lemkin #????????????

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In case u missed @SaaStrAnnual State of the Cloud w @bdeeter @TheValuesVC. ??Future Cloud proliferating globally ??B2B This will usher in unlimited potential for new innovation and growth in SaaS and Cloud. # 2 Cloud is Eating Software. Now, across all industries, 94% of companies today use at least one cloud solution.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 2, 2021

2021 Annual. We’re less than 60 days out to 2021 SaaStrAnnual.com ! We’ll bring together the top Cloud executives, VCs and more together Sep 27-29 in Silicon Valley. And we want all of the best in Cloud and SaaS to be at Annual. The post 2 Ways to Come to 2021 SaaStr Annual — For Free!

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

A Cloud Gutu. The post Who’s Coming to 2021 SaaStr Annual NEXT WEEK!! In addition to our 200 speakers and mentors, who else is coming? A partial list. CEOs, founders and senior execs from the following will be there!! 9Yards Capital. Acadian Software. Activant Capital. Active Capital. Active Prospect. Axioms Technology Inc.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 29, 2021

It’s time to Meet Your Mentors for SaaStr Annual 2021! As the world’s largest community of SaaS executives, founders, and entrepreneurs, we are committed to bringing together today’s leading Cloud experts. We have hundreds of investors joining us for SaaStr Annual 2021, not to mention hundreds of post-revenue startups.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Wall Street Journal had a great summary of IPOs in 2021 and before. Much as Unicorn creation more than doubled in 2021, so did IPOs: There’s a lot you can read into this: * First, it’s good IPOs grew as quickly as Unicorns were minted , more or less. So it’s good to see this growth in IPOs in 2021.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Discover Bessemer Venture Partners’s annual State of the Cloud report, going through trends, benchmarks, and metrics that underpin the Cloud economy. The past twelve months have been relatively turbulent for Cloud founders. What does this mean for Cloud companies? What does this mean for Cloud companies?

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SaaStr

AUGUST 26, 2021

JOIN THE WORLD’S #1 CLOUD GATHERING!! Here are 3 reasons you won’t want to miss this year’s Annual: #1 – SaaStr Annual is the largest community gathering for Cloud and SaaS professionals in the world! 3 – Where the Cloud Meets, Beneath the Clouds! Need a bit more convincing? Unsubscribe.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 22, 2021

Recently Bessemer Venture Partners did another great deep give on Cloud metrics at the Cloud 100. They’ll update their classic “State of the Cloud” on Sep 27-29 at SaaStr Annual 2021 in the SF Bay Area so come join us there for the latest! But only the best SaaS and Cloud get these multiples.

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SaaStr

APRIL 24, 2021

But like “Cloud” and “SaaS”, its definitely has evolved. In 2021+, Yes. So many startups these days are claiming they have “ARR” from revenue that … doesn’t recur. Doesn’t ARR stand for Annual Recurring Revenue? Well of course it does. Call it ARR. Close enough, in any event.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Well, the best in SaaS and venture and Cloud are not just still growing at epic rates, but they’re acquiring so much funding … they can still run the 2021 playbook. But of those 200, maybe 50-100 can still run the 2021 Playbook. But you at least need to be aware that there is a pocket of 2021 that still exists.

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SaaStr

MAY 17, 2021

SaaStr Enterprise is a flagship SaaStr digital event on May 26 + 27 where the top executives and leaders driving innovation in the Cloud share their playbooks on scaling your business to market and sell to the enterprise. 500 CXOs exploring emerging trends and cloud innovation. 1000 CEOs ($20m+ ARR) CEOs and investors. APPLY HERE.

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SaaStr

MAY 3, 2021

2021 SaaStr Annual is a GO in the SF Bay Area Sep 27-29!! We’ll have 350+ VCs and tons of leading Cloud speakers and mentors. 2021 SaaStr Annual is a GO in the SF Bay Area Sep 27-29!! We’re Back!! We’re back! This year’s SaaStr Annual will be different than before, but even better! 100% vaccinated. 100% awesome. Together again.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Overall, the BVP Nasdaq Emerging Cloud Index is up 22.97% this year. I went further and put together a quick list of 25+ SaaS and Cloud leaders to see how their share prices are doing. And importantly, many are still way off their 2021 highs. The big stock price swings in 2023 in many cases are still under their 2021 peak.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In this informative SaaStr Annual session, Bessemer Partners Sameer Dholakia, Mary D’Onofrio, and Elliott Robinson present the State of Cloud report, a look at the latest in SaaS trends, predictions, and cloud economics. Cloud Stocks Impacted by Macro Environment. Reminder: Cloud Fundamentals Are Still Strong.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The overwhelming participation by both Founders and Investors at the upcoming SaaStr Annual 2021 exemplifies this. Blue Cloud Ventures. Now as a GP it’s the perfect opportunity to meet SaaS and Cloud founders. The post Only A Few More Days To Sign Up For Meet-A-VC at SaaStr Annual 2021! Advaita Capital .

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Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 30, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. An example of a platform shift is the creation of the cloud. Many companies achieved a transformative leap by taking an on-prem solution and migrating it to the cloud, reaping all the associated benefits. Follow along to stay up to date!

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SaaStr

MAY 14, 2021

Everyone that had a ticket to 2020 Annual or Europa is fully rolled over to 2021 Annual. The final slots will be prioritzed for less represented speakers from leading Cloud companies. It is the #1 place to meet Cloud and SaaS VCs. The post What to Expect at 2021 SaaStr Annual Sep 27-29 in SF Bay Area!! 100s and 100s.

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SaaStr

MARCH 21, 2021

. “3 Reasons You Need Support Ops to Scale and How to Really Build It with Stripe and Assembled” Assembled brought this session together for SaaStr Build 2021 with the Head of Support Ops at Stripe. “The State of the Cloud: 2021 with Bessemer Venture Partners” Missed the 5th annual edition of State of the Cloud?

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The #1 trend is that apart from the huge run-up in SaaS multiples starting in 2019, and a nice bump in 2021 … public SaaS companies have been trading at about 10x forward revenue. The case that Cloud and SaaS multiples, and 100x ARR rounds in venture, just got ahead of themselves. Yet we see trends. Do they deserve more today?

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 28, 2020

He said the biggest change in venture capital wasn’t investing over Zoom, or Cloud multiples, or even the pace of investing today. No, the biggest change in Venture Capital in 2020-2021 is what he called “The Postmates Effect” That Postmates was arguably #3 to Doordash and UberEats, and still was worth billions.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Top Blog Posts This Week: 6 Product Led Growth Sessions From SaaStr Annual 2021. Top Videos of the Week: State of the Cloud 2021 with Bessemer Venture Partners. State of the Cloud, Shopify’s President, PagerDuty’s CEO, and More! The Top 8 Questions To Ask Candidates for Head of Customer Success.

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SaaStr

MARCH 1, 2025

The last IPO of the 2020-2021 era was HashiCorp in December 2021. And it’s one of the first to be acquired! IBM just closed on its $6.4 Billion acquisition of HashiCorp. And CEO David McJannet came to SaaStr Annual a little ways back to share his top scaling learnings. Remember: you’re not creating demand from scratch.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ready to turbocharge and increase your SaaS sales in 2021? Tie your deal to a corporate objective such as a digital transformation, or a cloud-first initiative, or a new product line. 5 Things to Think About for Turbocharing Sales in 2021: Targeting verticals or putting the right focus on growth.

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