SaaStr

DECEMBER 28, 2023

What’s your most recent disclosed investment? The company is an AI platform that empowers teachers to give instant, personalized feedback to students, based in San Francisco. What’s your sweet spot for investing — check size, stage, type of deal? What’s different about your fund / how you invest and support founders?

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SaaStr

MARCH 27, 2023

One, when you have really high gross margins, your cost base actually increases much slower than your revenue base. Think about additional integrations or additional workflows. Revenue growth is the Rule of 40 and you want that number to be above 40% generally. Then they really invest in recovering the CAC as soon as possible.

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SaaS Payments Technical Review Software Review Venture Capital 246

Payrix

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In the latest episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, host Ian Hillis sits down with Candice Raybourn, Head of Partner Activation at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, to discuss the crucial topic of PCI compliance. What is PCI DSS? Candice explains the basics of PCI DSS. The shift to PCI DSS 4.0 is essential.

Payment Services 113

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments compliance 113

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

Join the payments-led growth movement Sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in payments, vertical SaaS, and technology from industry experts. Part of this can be attributed to the SaaS model’s unique aspect of relying primarily on future revenue. Take a traditional business, like a furniture store.

Scale 117

Scale Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 117

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2022

No, you don’t need to be psychic – maintaining a joyful CX is made easier with platforms like FullStory. When integrated with Intercom, you can uncover what happens when a customer visits your site or app, and how to proactively improve their experience. Payments become much more flexible to manage with integrations such as Stripe.

Payment Methods 209

Payment Methods Technical Review Payments Payment Solutions 209

Payrix

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of software, Embedded Payments have emerged as a crucial element for software companies aiming to grow their business, enhance customer experiences, and streamline transactions for consumers. Businesses today expect seamless transactions, both for themselves and their customers.

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Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments 100

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2022

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. In November, software companies see 11% to 24% over the average monthly revenue. About Our Data.

Payment Methods 148

Payment Methods Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Software Review 148

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The payments landscape and how it affects businesses trying to grow in Asia. If you’re not sure how to kickstart growth for your digital products or software business in Asia, listen or watch now! Before joining FastSpring, I spent quite a number of years within the payments industry.

Merchant Services 193

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 193

yoursales

JANUARY 28, 2022

Sales Stack 2022 Sales Tools for Professional B2B Sales SALES STACK 2022: Sales Tools for. That's the main question we'll be seeking to answer starting 2022. If you're with a company in sales or you're an individual Sales Professional, this is where you get your insight on the tools that can make you selling more faster in 2022.

Scale 113

Scale Payment Methods Payment Solutions Sales Recruiting 113

Neil Patel

JANUARY 1, 2021

Games as a Service acts as a continuous revenue service for developers, allowing them to break their reliance on the one-time purchase. Games as a Service allows video games to be monetized even after they are released and it has been proven to keep players more engaged longer. Games as a Service Payment Options.

Payments 122

Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 122

Subscription Flow

MAY 2, 2024

Just when you thought the world of SaaS would not be changing any time soon, the groundbreaking new shift to crypto payment solutions hit SaaS businesses like a bus full of bricks. Despite their current status as a relatively uncommon payment option in global e-commerce, accounting for less than 0.2%

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 105

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. Most importantly, perhaps, was the introduction of UPI in 2016—an instant, free national mobile payment system based on Aadhaar.

Payment Services 115

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods 115

SaaStr

JULY 8, 2020

What Nobody Tells You About Seed Investing with SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin and Cowboy Ventures Founder and Partner Aileen Lee. I think it gives us a perspective that maybe we don’t get in some other places, in addition to many great investments over the years. Jason Lemkin: Anyone post-revenue. That’s way post-revenue.

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Stax

AUGUST 26, 2024

The year 2024 is a special one for everyone at Stax because we’re celebrating a decade of transforming the payments industry and supporting our merchants and partners with innovative technologies and unwavering support. Launching PayFac and ISV solutions In 2019 and 2020, Stax became more than just a payment processor for merchants.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services Stax Payment Solutions 88

SaaStr

APRIL 1, 2023

So no payment until the solution goes live. In business, there has to be continued investment in the partnership. In 2022, Jag learned about a startup initiative within Box called Box Sign. Certa has progressed from a supplier partner to now integration and go-to-market. You understood where I was coming from.

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FastSpring

JUNE 6, 2024

Xsolla is a merchant of record (MoR) payment provider that serves the video game industry. The platform includes a broad feature set that provides game developers with the infrastructure needed to sell online and accept online payments globally, without having to manage localization, sales tax and VAT, or fraud prevention on their own.

Payment Services 78

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments Payment Methods 78

SaaSOptics

MARCH 10, 2022

SaaSOptics is the bridge between a company’s CRM and general ledger that prevents revenue from falling through the cracks. SaaSOptics automates your expense and revenue recognition , helping you keep your data clean and making audits a breeze. Utilizing ePay tools makes sending invoices and receiving customer their payments easy.

Payment Services 87

Payment Services SaaS Payments Payments Payment Solutions 87

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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Baremetrics

JANUARY 12, 2022

You take all of your assets , liabilities , revenues , expenses , investments, etc. These projections are built on many assumptions, from your hiring plan to your expected monthly recurring revenue (MRR) growth. In this article, we are going to summarize the six tools you should consider for cash flow modeling in 2022.

Payment Services 95

Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 95

SaaStr

APRIL 30, 2022

In the run up to SaaStr Europa 2022 in Barcelona on June 7-8 , we’re taking a look at some of the top all-time SaaStr Europa sessions. Average Revenue per Customer. Join us at SaaStr Europa 2022. The last kind of constituent here is investors and business owners. Or annual recurring revenue for some types of companies.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 7, 2020

We’ve invested in over 300 companies at Salesforce Ventures and have partnered with both of you closely and it’s been amazing to see this story up close and personal over the years. Matt Garratt: If you just look at Vlocity and nCino, amazing businesses. Grew to over a hundred million dollars in revenue in five years.

Payment Solutions 207

Payment Solutions Pricing Payments Payment Services 207

FastSpring

MAY 25, 2023

FastSpring previously presented on SaaS fees pricing and packaging to combat stagflation in 2022, but this article is based on an updated presentation delivered in March 2023 by David Vogelpohl. Optimizing your SaaS Pricing Strategy for new MRR vs. net revenue retention. Test creative SaaS pricing model combinations to unlock revenue.

SaaS Payments 148

SaaS Payments Pricing Payments Merchant Services 148

OpenView Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

This year we look back at 2021 and forward to 2022, measuring how our past predictions have stood up to another tumultuous year and laying out what you can expect in 2022. Science, conscious consumers, and next-gen founders will drive ESG’ innovation in 2022. Join Steven’s research, take a short survey Growth Strategies in 2022.

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Pricing Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 82

Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Thankfully, with mobile payments from Stax , you can quickly accept and process payments from your customers. Learn all about mobile payments and why you may want to consider joining the Stax family to streamline payments and boost your small business’ productivity.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Methods Mobile Payments Payment Services 88

Subscription Flow

MAY 10, 2024

Subscription-based business models have increased in number as media streaming platforms like Netflix and delivery services like Amazon have risen in popularity. A subscription-based model for fundraising can therefore raise donor engagement, optimizing revenue streams for NPOs. Having recurring donors mitigates this issue.

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payments Payment Services 105

FastSpring

JANUARY 29, 2020

Want to learn more about the five ecommerce payment trends shaping 2020? Push for smarter payment processing. More businesses will transition to a subscription model. A push for smarter payment processing. Businesses around the globe will look to simplify their payment tech stack.

Payment Methods 84

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions 84

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 16, 2023

In 2022, our ASP was $20, and our Operating Costs hit $19,757,852. Merchant Fees At Buffer, we rely on Stripe, Google, and Apple for our payment processing needs. Stripe payments make up 98.5 percent of our total revenue and 83 percent of our fees. Google and Apple payments make up 2.5%

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Features Payments 98

Infinicept

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Three Ways Financial Institutions are Capitalizing on Embedded Payments (Episode 1 of the Winning at Payments Webinar Series) Your competitors are investing in embedded payments, opening new opportunities for commercial bank services, and accelerating payments processing revenue growth.

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Payments Payment Services Embedded Payments Banking 52

User Pilot

JANUARY 17, 2022

That is to say: the customer education that takes place immediately after new users join your platform. There is some truth to this, but this definition misses two key aspects: Ongoing process. The user onboarding experience is an ongoing process. Use segmentation during your user onboarding process.

Onboarding 105

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FastSpring

JANUARY 25, 2019

Want to learn more about the 5 ecommerce payments trends shaping 2019? By catering to your customer’s unique shopping preferences (this includes accounting for the devices they prefer to shop from), your digital business is effectively taking steps towards maximizing your conversion rate. A push for smarter payment processing.

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User Pilot

DECEMBER 6, 2021

acquisition, activation , adoption , retention, revenue ( expansion ), and referral. The North Star Metric (NSM) is a single measurable indicator of a product’s long-term growth, while a Counter Metric ensures you don’t harm other aspects of your business while focusing on the NSM. Business-oriented product metrics.

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Metrics Management SaaS Payments 98

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Valid question, and I’m going to answer it — because the reasons (plural) we have for investing in this initiative may not be as simple as the most cynical among us assume. As a business person yourself, you know how it works. They may even be able to weigh in on what’s coming down the pipe for FastSpring’s platform.

SaaS Payments 148

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Software Review 148

Point Nine Land

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

One of the lessons I, along with many other founders and investors, have learned in my roughly 15-year journey in SaaS investing is that most businesses adopt new technologies at a painfully slow pace. restaurant locations. known as the layer-cake strategy). Who will leapfrog the pre-AI Cloud? AI will be everywhere.

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Intercom, Inc.

JULY 26, 2022

In uncertain economic times, it’s even more important to build a strong, resilient business. And the key to business resilience in 2022? Loyal, engaged customers are the lifeblood of your company’s success, providing a steady and reliable revenue stream as well as positive word of mouth for your brand.

Payment Methods 118

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services 118

Panintelligence

JULY 23, 2024

Recognizing these trends enables businesses to adjust and capitalize on new prospects. Ongoing expansion in embedded finance Embedded finance is rapidly transforming the financial landscape by integrating financial services directly into non-financial platforms. billion by 2032, up from $54.3 billion in 2023.

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Buffer Resources

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

So, she quit her full-time job to build a freelance writing business. For one, she has built a stable and viable business, achieving six figures in revenue every year for the past five years and even bringing in multiple-six-figures in 2021 when she expanded her business with subcontractors.

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FastSpring

APRIL 13, 2023

From leading sales at Zillow to brand strategy at Tumblr to revenue at FiscalNote (a global policy platform), Justin Scott started noticing a trend. And we need platforms to be able to do that. In September 2022, Dopple publicly launched its new platform. Experience is the keyword here. We hit it pretty hard.

Payment Methods 147

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