SaaStr

AUGUST 28, 2024

So we’re very excited to have René Lacerte, founder and CEO of Bill, at 2024 SaaStr Annual, Sep 10-12 in SF Bay ! Only 20% of Revenue from “SaaS”, 80% From Transactions and Float (Fintech) Bill started off 100% SaaS, and slowly and deliberately added payments. Grab the final tickets here!! At least at scale. #2.

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Payments Payment Solutions SMB Acquisition 297

USIO

JUNE 12, 2024

July 11, 2024 10-11 AM CST Mastering the art of integrating payments can be the key to unlocking exponential growth and profitability. Join us for an exclusive event: Unlock the Secrets: How These Top SaaS Leaders Are Transforming Payments into Profit. Mark Your Calendar!

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Payrix

MARCH 13, 2024

No matter your industry, keeping up with the latest technology and payments trends is essential for any software company looking to stay competitive and keep their customers satisfied. What can these financial and technology decision-maker perspectives tell us about the role of payments and the payments experience in software?

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Merchant Services Payments Embedded Payments Payment Solutions 100

SaaStr

DECEMBER 28, 2023

At a recent Workshop Wednesday , SaaStr founder and CEO Jason Lemkin answered the community’s most pressing questions about SaaS — from investor appetites and IPOs in 2024 to managing and hiring a Head of Sales as a solo founder to AI and the future of customer success. Vertical software is nothing new,” Jason says.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 4, 2024

FastSpring is thrilled to announce our participation in gamescom asia, a premier event that offers unparalleled business opportunities both within and beyond Southeast Asia. At FastSpring, we’re more than just a payment provider — we’re your partner in growth. Go D2C with confidence.

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Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services Payment Methods 126

USIO

MAY 24, 2024

Choosing the right payment gateway is a crucial decision for any SaaS (Software as a Service) business or ISV. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which payment gateway best suits your needs. Top-Notch Security Usio is PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant , the highest standard in the payment industry.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

SVB collapsed, market multiples are down, yet the IPO window is re-opening, and we have a platform shift to AI that’s exciting everybody. The Macro Impact On Public Cloud Software Over The Past Year Cloud stocks dropped in 2022 in a severe market pullback event that Bessemer Venture Partners call The SaaSacre. Let’s find out.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As you work to expand your SaaS, software, mobile games, or other digital product business worldwide, having the right payment methods available to global customers is key to ensuring they all feel comfortable purchasing. If you want to offer more payment methods around the world, don’t miss this episode of Growth Stage.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 13, 2024

Apple has revised its App Store rules to be better compliant with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), but the fees associated with Apple’s revisions are still considerably high according to an article from The Verge. These changes are supposed to take effect “this fall” (no more specific start date appears to have been provided).

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Founder and General Partner of Craft Ventures, David Sacks, shares his perspective on what to expect from SaaS in 2024. With that being said, if you have the world’s best payroll app, you can absolutely still talk to Craft. Sacks suggests thinking of every major platform shift as a pond. Sacks calls it a software recession.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 30, 2024

FastSpring is thrilled to announce our participation in the Tokyo Game Show 2024 (TGS2024), one of the world’s premier gaming events. As a leading payment platform for gaming companies, we’re excited to showcase our commitment to supporting game developers and publishers on a global scale. Go D2C with confidence.

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SaaStr

MARCH 7, 2024

This was precisely my experience upon meeting Toni and Carlos, the founders of Embat, in an area we’ve extensively have been exploring: treasury management and payment automation. Embat is building the next-generation treasury management software. 2024 is also a year of truth. Our current fund VI is 500m$. #3.

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Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Scale 280

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

AUGUST 20, 2024

Today, you don’t even have to exit the app. Everything is done under one platform. And it’s all thanks to embedded finance and embedded fintech. Embedded finance isn’t entirely a new concept. Today, embedded finance is taking center stage in the majority of transactions, perhaps as Ford envisioned.

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Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods Finance 88

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Want more leads, pipeline, influence, and awareness in 2024? Sponsor SaaStr Annual and Europa 2024 ! ” Scale-Up in Revenue: “Annual influenced 30 opportunities in our pipeline. We’re back for 2024.” Code Deployment Solution: “Thrilled with outcomes. It’s pretty strong.

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Stax

APRIL 17, 2024

Companies and software providers that embed payment solutions into their services and platform are likely to attract and retain more customers. By using a cloud-based integrated payment software solution, you can provide a streamlined user experience while also earning an additional revenue stream through monetization.

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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. And then hit $600m ARR in 2024. Your kids may well use it. And then on to an IPO.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The company must make several changes regarding its Play Store for Android apps according to AP News , after a jury found in Dec. Note: FastSpring provided support regarding alternative payment methods in the case. 1, 2024 to implement his orders. Read FastSpring’s press release on the December 11, 2023 ruling in the case.

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payments 152

Subscription Flow

JUNE 26, 2024

Did you know that the Dutch payment processing company Mollie was only able to raise $100 million in 2020 as its growth tech investment? This same company was able to raise a whopping $800 million only 4 years later in 2024. For Mollie, this niche market is that of small European businesses. billion in 2024.

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Subscription Flow

APRIL 23, 2024

A robust recurring billing software can make all the difference for your subscription business but win 2024 we are taking no gambles. Invest in the right billing and subscription-management software to automate your workflows after carefully assessing three of the best options in the market.

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SaaStr

MARCH 4, 2024

We don’t need it, but at that price — it’s basically free” 2024: “Free? jasonlk) February 15, 2024 So, so much has changed since the peak crazy days of 2021. Adding another $5m, $10m, heck sometimes $50m into a startup via SAFEs to either punt on valuation issues or to extent runway can seem like a simple solution.

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Finance Payment Solutions Payments Pricing 288

Stax

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Further, Statista projects that the value of global digital transactions will exceed $11 trillion in 2024. 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. What Is an ISV vs PayFac?

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Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 88

FastSpring

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Our presence underscores our dedication to supporting the gaming industry and our mission to empower developers with cutting-edge payment solutions. Embark on a transformative journey with us at GamesBeat Summit Next 2024, as we delve into the theme “Back to Growth.” Go D2C with confidence.

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SaaStr

MARCH 8, 2024

SaaS + hardware, SaaS + payments, etc. But they often have much lower gross margins than pure software. Rag & Bone is selling to Guess $GES for $56m on ~$250m of revenue. If that’s not you, be super cautious about missing the burn rate budget. Be even more careful if your gross margins are <70% or so.

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FastSpring

APRIL 23, 2024

The company handles transactions for sellers of digital products, providing the infrastructure for global online payments while taking responsibility for tax collection and remittance, fraud prevention, and other aspects of the checkout process. It’s a capable solution, but by no means is Paddle a universal, one-size-fits-all option.

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Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 98

Stax

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether businesses are on the road or staff are simply moving about in-store, mobile point of sale systems (mPOS systems) are becoming an increasingly popular POS option for small businesses. They’re indispensable for businesses of all sizes. mPOS solutions are the superpower for small businesses in 2024.

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SaaStr

MAY 25, 2024

A couple of months ago, someone in their Discord channel asked a question, and someone else referred them to a blog post written nine years ago that was relevant in 2024. As Cloudinary grew its revenues and Enterprise customer base, they were met with very specific requirements. That’s huge! There’s a continuum playing itself out.

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Subscription Flow

MAY 7, 2024

Let’s understand the ground reality of the world of SaaS in 2024 before delving deeper into the heart of the blog i.e. a thorough comparison of Paddle vs Stripe. Now, let us take a quick overview of other factors that have contributed to changes in what businesses now demand from their billing management software: 1.

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Payment Solutions Software Review Payment Services SaaS Payments 104

FastSpring

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If so, join FastSpring at NAMM 2024 on Jan. 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! The post FastSpring at NAMM 2024! We’d love to talk with you in person!

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 153

User Pilot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What are the best Salesforce integrations in 2024? In the article, we look at 12 solid contenders for this title, covering a few most common use cases: In-app user engagement Sales funnel management Customer support Analytics and reporting Marketing Collaboration and project management Let's dive right in!

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Subscription Flow

MARCH 20, 2024

SimpleCirc stands out as a noteworthy option when looking into subscription management software because of its intuitive user interface and effective subscriber data handling. But it is important to understand that there are SimpleCirc alternatives with advantages that might be more suitable for certain business requirements.

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Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods 105

SaaStr

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The company is an AI platform that empowers teachers to give instant, personalized feedback to students, based in San Francisco. 2024 looks like it will be a busy year; there are over 400 growth stage companies in the US who haven’t fundraised in over 2 years. What’s your most recent disclosed investment?

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Technical Review Software Review Payment Solutions Venture Capital 281

FastSpring

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Because of these developments, mobile game companies are investigating more options for monetizing their games than just the App Store or Play Store. So where do you start if you want to provide more global payment solutions to your player base while chipping away at the hefty 30% fees that mobile marketplaces charge?

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Merchant Services Payments Payment Methods Payment Services 128

FastSpring

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Cade , the antitrust regulation agency in Brazil, is joining the list of governments and agencies around the world that are telling Apple to allow steering from apps to other payment options than just Apples own, Reuters reports. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments 108

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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