SaaStr

JANUARY 26, 2023

SaaStr events couldn’t happen without our partners, and we wanted to give a special shout-out to some of our newest sponsors for SaaStr Annual 2023. Check is a payroll-as-a-service API that lets you embed payroll directly in your vertical SaaS, HR, or time-tracking platform. appeared first on SaaStr.

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SaaStr

MARCH 23, 2023

SaaStr events couldn’t happen without our partners, and we wanted to give a special shout-out to some of our newest sponsors for SaaStr Annual 2023. Chargebee is a recurring billing and subscription management tool that helps SaaS and SaaS-like businesses streamline Revenue Operations. TripActions is now Navan.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In June 2023, we’re heading back to London for SaaStr Europa and we wanted to give a special shout-out to some of the companies that will be there with us! We’ll see 2,500+ of the best SaaS founders, execs, and VCs June 6-7 at 2022 SaaStr Europa ! At SaaStr, our partners are an integral part of our events.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In June 2023, we’re heading back to London for SaaStr Europa and we wanted to give a special shout-out to some of the companies that will be there with us! We’ll see 2,500+ of the best SaaS founders, execs, and VCs June 6-7 at 2022 SaaStr Europa ! At SaaStr, our partners are an integral part of our events.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How is SMB SaaS doing today? Transaction Fees Growing Far Faster (38%) Than Software / SaaS License (21%). Both Bill and Shopifty have morphed over the years from almost pure SaaS companies to payments platforms built on top of a SaaS core. Billion ARR in 2023. Yes, 48% at $1.2 Billion in ARR.

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SaaStr

JUNE 1, 2023

In June 2023, we’re heading back to London for SaaStr Europa and we wanted to give a special shout-out to some of the companies that will be there with us! We’ll see 2,500+ of the best SaaS founders, execs, and VCs NEXT WEEK June 6-7 at 2022 SaaStr Europa ! At SaaStr, our partners are an integral part of our events.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

So AppFolio is a big vertical SaaS+ success story I frankly don’t know as much about as I should. There are several big leaders in property management software, and AppFolio is one of them. At $660m in “ARR” (a lot of that isn’t software, as we’ll see below), it’s trading at a $7.2

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SaaStr

MAY 4, 2022

No matter how innovative a product might be, a business can only succeed if it enables its customers. Suzanne Xie kicked off her journey in SaaS as the Founder and CEO of Lightwell. What makes a SaaS business so hard? You can deploy subscriptions as a service, billing as a service, fraud prevention as a service.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. In this article, we’ll cover: Current app store practices and rates. Highlights from recent U.S. Interested?

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Stax

MARCH 17, 2025

The best ISVs go beyond simply providing merchant services. Talk to sales Why Enable PayPal for Your Merchants? Adding PayPal to your list of accepted payment methods opens up a range of benefits for you and your merchants alike. They also invest in their client’s success and help them thrive.

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Stax

JANUARY 17, 2024

Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are a type of electronic bank-to-bank payment system in the US. Unlike payments facilitated by card networks like Visa or Mastercard, ACH payments are managed by a body called the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA). Let’s get started.

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SaaStr

MAY 25, 2024

Lesson #1: Invest In Customer Support Early Cloudinary strongly believes that customer success and support are enablers of PLG growth and aren’t just a cost center. The pie chart above is from 2023 and is part of a regular NPS survey where they ask customers what they do and don’t like about Cloudinary.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Q4 sales numbers usually outperform the rest of the year thanks to year-end holidays and their associated shopping cycles — but how much does that trend carry over into software and SaaS sales? Are you optimizing all possible Q4 sales opportunities for your software business? Below, we’ll cover: U.S.

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Stax

JANUARY 22, 2024

That’s the value of eCommerce transactions that took place in 2023 in the U.S. In a world where we’re spending more and more time online and every click is a potential transaction, it’s no surprise the eCommerce and digital payments sectors are experiencing exponential growth. alone, according to a report from Insider Intelligence.

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Frontegg

MAY 28, 2022

With more and more businesses offering their services online, payment processing is now taking centerstage. Creating a secure and smooth payment pipeline is becoming increasingly important, with users expecting more in-app freedom with the ability to purchase or upgrade their accounts with just a few clicks.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

FIS Global reports that in Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries, more than 90% of transactions processed at point-of-sale (POS) in 2023 were cashless. The writing on the wall is clear—businesses need to start accepting digital payments and software providers need to start offering payment services one way or another.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. can provide payment processing, order fulfillment, financing options, and more.

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FastSpring

MAY 20, 2024

Moving some, all, or simply more of your software offerings from a one-time perpetual license model to a software as a service (SaaS) subscription model can be daunting, but it’s so powerful for building dependable, recurring revenue. 5 Tips for Making the SaaS Transition Easier 1.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With the turbulence in the market in 2023, sales cycles have only been getting longer and a lot more complicated. Use this knowledge across the whole process to refer to constantly and drive urgency. Lay out the sales process early on. You need to be transparent with the sales process with champions within companies.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Looking to join SaaS founders and tech enthusiasts who are discussing the most innovative trends for SaaS companies? If so, join FastSpring at the SaaS North November 15-16th! Since 2016, SaaS North has been recognized as THE Canadian hub for rapidly-scaling SaaS founders and their teams.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 30, 2023

20X year 1⃣ 12X year 2⃣ 5X year 3⃣ #deelspeed @deel [link] — Shuooo (@shuoshuooshuooo) January 23, 2023 When we look at SaaS companies’ success stories, everything looks great on their growth maps. Shuo Wang is the CRO and co-founder of Deel, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

App developers and game developers may be interested in the latest news about Apple gearing up to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act. With the European Union’s Digital Markets Act continuing to ramp up, Apple may be making changes to its App Store policies to comply with the new act. Apple’s filings to the U.S.

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Stax

AUGUST 16, 2024

The SaaS market has witnessed rapid growth in recent times. From $412 billion in 2021 to $591 billion in 2023, the industry has expanded by more than 140%. After years of unbridled growth, SaaS companies are moving away from a “growth at all costs” mindset to “responsible growth.” The demand for embedded payments is huge.

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Stax

MARCH 21, 2024

Research shows that the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry was valued at $248.76 billion in 2023 and is projected to cross $250 billion this year. As such, the advantages of SaaS offerings can’t be easily overlooked. TL;DR The benefits of SaaS offerings can’t be easily overlooked.

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Stax

MAY 30, 2024

While remote work is all the rage these days, there is still very much a need for on-site services, particularly industries like construction, healthcare, utilities, and telecommunications. This is where field service management (FSM) come in.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 2, 2023

When TestDome was created, CEO and co-founder Mario Zivic knew the pre-employment testing software company wouldn’t be able to rely on domestic sales to succeed. “As Selling Software Internationally With FastSpring Croatia is a relatively small country with a population of only 4 million people. Now, Stripe offers it. Paddle offers it.

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Unbounce

JANUARY 6, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS SHARE Josh Gallant Josh is the founder of Backstage SEO , an organic growth firm that helps SaaS companies capture demand. A landing page funnel guides potential customers through your sales process. A landing page funnel is a step-by-step process that guides visitors from initial interest to making a purchase.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In case you missed it, our recent 2023 SaaS and Software Holiday Spend Report highlights how, whether your business focuses on B2C, B2B, or both , SaaS and software Q4 sales bumps are significant around the globe. Writers: World Anvil is a writing software, novel planner & worldbuilding app!

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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.

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Stax

JUNE 27, 2024

As a business owner, you engage in many daily transactions, from receiving customer payments to paying your bills and suppliers. But cash and checks are rapidly declining as preferred modes of payment. Brainy Insights valued the digital payments market at $102.60 billion in 2022 and estimated it to reach $510.30

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 15, 2023

FastSpring provided key evidence about alternative payment options in EPIC’s antitrust lawsuit against Google Santa Barbara, CA – December 12, 2023 – Overnight in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California a jury found that Google Play and Google Play Billing represent an illegal monopoly run by Google.

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Stax

JUNE 18, 2024

Aside from providing excellent SaaS solutions to their users, Shopify, Mindbody, and Etsy are just a few examples of companies that have used payment processing to fuel (at least some of) their growth. billion from its merchant services in 2023. billion from its merchant solutions segment.

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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. This article offers tips for optimizing pricing and packaging of your SaaS products in a less-than-stellar economy: What is stagflation?

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Stax

JULY 25, 2024

Years ago, point-of-sale (POS) systems were reserved for large enterprises with big budgets. Thanks to the rise of SaaS platforms, that’s no longer the case. Today, a small business is barely complete without a POS system. If you feel left out, the good news is that there’s a POS system out there ideal for your business.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 7, 2020

359: The Secrets to Vertical Growth, What it Really Takes to Build a $1B SaaS Company with Matt Garratt, SVP, Managing Partner @ Salesforce Ventures, Trisha Price, Chief Product Officer @ nCino and David Schmaier, CEO & Founder @ Vlocity. There’s a lot of services. This episode is sponsored by Linode.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

ABOUT IN THE VAULT “In the Vault” is a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team, where we sit down with the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future. Angela: Why Global Payments? Jeff Sloan: Thanks for having me, Angela.

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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. ServiceTitan, a leading vertical SaaS for home services, penetrated 1% of its core TAM of 900,000 home services businesses.

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