Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This behavior can create a surge in purchasing activity, as organizations look to make strategic investments without losing their allocated funds. As a result, software vendors often see an uptick in revenue and bookings during these periods. This is for information purposes and should not be construed as an investment recommendation.

Cloud 167

Cloud Cost optimization & reporting GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Software Review 167

How To Buy Saas

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Keeping track of the accounting for SaaS businesses can be challenging because of the subscription model that they operate on, and that is why most companies opt for cloud-based software solutions to smoothen the processes. This is an important process as you need to send invoices to customers on time and also collect revenue effectively.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Features 52

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? Lo and behold, in no time Mollie became the third largest European payment processor (after the fellow Dutch company Adyen and the London-based Checkout.com). So what happened?

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Payment Methods Payment Services Payment Solutions 52

Baremetrics

JANUARY 24, 2022

Invoice financing is an excellent option for SaaS companies looking for a fast and easy way to earn a short-term type of funding. With this type of financing, invoices serve as collateral rather than your own assets.That means 0 borrowed money like with traditional loans. What is Invoice Financing? What is Invoice Financing?

Payment Features 98

Payment Features Finance SaaS Payments Payment Services 98

SaaStr

JUNE 5, 2020

Carlota Perez argues in her book Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital that in the early days of a “golden age”, financial capital is necessary to fuel new technology innovation. . Geoffrey Moore calls this group the Late Majority and the Laggards in his book Crossing the Chasm , a secret bible for many SaaS CEO’s. .

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Venture Capital Technical Review Scale SaaS 299

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For subscription-based businesses, revenue leakage means the waste of potential capital which has been rightfully earned. The causes behind this gap range from errors in subscription handling to recurring billing inefficiencies. Boasting revenue is the central goal for subscription-based businesses.

Payments 105

Payments Payment Features Payment Services Payment Solutions 105

User Pilot

MAY 29, 2024

He is the author of the best-selling books “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” and “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.” Nir Eyal books product professionals should read The majority of people recognize Nir from his bestselling books.

Underperforming Technical Team 105

Underperforming Technical Team Consulting Engagement Technology 105

SaaStock

JANUARY 25, 2019

Its focus is on helping companies handle financial routine and streamlining processes related to accounting, banks, stock, and electronic invoicing, among others. from Astella Investimentos, Spectra Investments and others. Vindi is a PCI-certified online payment platform for recurring billing. Founded : 2011.

SaaS Payments 257

SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payments 257

Tom Tunguz

APRIL 1, 2024

41% of new bookings derives from those new customers. y/y, estimated sales efficiency is 0.11, & contribution margins are negative : Rubrik sells $1 of subscription software for $0.88. In fiscal 2023, we began transitioning customers from our legacy CDM (Cloud Data Management) capabilities to our subscription-based RSC offerings.

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Data Subscription Payment Features Cloud 219

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2024

One such insight is the businesss best performing strategies, or promotion channels which drive the most ROI (return on investment). Since the SaaS businesses mostly run on subscription-based models, RGM becomes an even more essential framework for them to follow. Companies can find out, and make the most out of these channels.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments Revenue 52

Neil Patel

APRIL 12, 2021

They offer some of the best-known subscription boxes around, reflecting an increasingly popular (and potentially lucrative) business model. Why Should You Launch a Subscription Box? According to MarketsandMarkets , the subscription and recurring billing market will grow to around $7.8 Recurring Business Revenue.

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Outsourcing Services Payment Methods Payment Features Subscription 123

Stax

JANUARY 28, 2025

Click to pay benefits for consumers: Conveniencereduced checkout time For consumers, Click to Pays main attraction is that it speeds up online shopping and online booking of services. If you maintain the status quo and fail to adopt new payment methods increasingly demanded by customers, then you may risk losing business to your competitors.

Payment Methods 68

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 68

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 10, 2022

Consumers can indulge in retail therapy while catching up on Netflix or even book their next holiday on their commute. This end-to-end payment process removes the need to fumble around for customer plans or payment details. Book a Google Meet call with in-store experts. The power of self-service.

Payment Methods 209

Payment Methods Technical Review Payments Payment Solutions 209

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 16, 2023

We’ve shared a number of parts of Buffer’s business transparently over the years — and one piece we’ve always wanted to expand on is where your money goes when you pay for a Buffer subscription. This means our software is hosted on the cloud and used over an internet connection via a web browser or mobile app.

Merchant Services 98

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Features Payments 98

User Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What if you could boost revenue without having to invest a small fortune in new customer acquisition? For instance, creating invoices is vital for a small business proprietor but not so much for an accountant. Because here’s the thing: Customers with different needs are going to respond to different prompts.

Strategy 105

Strategy Payment Solutions Payments Customer Lifetime Value 105

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Strongest Quarter Ever for Quarter-over-Quarter Growth So Databricks was a bit vaguer here, but the important takeaway is that absolute new bookings continue to hit records. #3. Non-GAAP subscription gross margins of 85%. Cash Burn of $430 Million Last Year, Going Up Databricks is investing in growth! It hasn’t! #6.

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Subscription Payment Features Scale Investment 189

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Then Jason and I did a book called Impossible to Inevitable , which was just updated a couple months ago. So from the newest update of the impossible book, I’m going to share the best practices for igniting and reigniting growth, sort of like the latest lessons learned. How do you engineer growth? He got 50 copies.

Scale 281

Scale Outsourcing Services Revenue Outsourced Development 281

SaaStr

APRIL 2, 2019

So we invested in that product, built out a couple of key features, opened up our APIs and launched that product. And over the last two years, we’ve invested in building out more and more for sales and marketing teams, and those have become our most used products across Intercom. Three times the price of our original product.

Scale 248

Scale Sales Hiring Scaling Strategy 248

Subscription Flow

MAY 2, 2024

As a result, shifting to crypto will be an investment with limited (if any) benefits for them.) Once the integration has been activated and goes live, the system will begin its handling of all subscriptions and even one-off payments that your end consumers make before drafting invoices for them.

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 105

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Subscription services have been steadily on the rise for years now. Keeping that going during a time of social distancing might seem like a challenge, but Harmon and team have already been building the infrastructure they need to continue offering those social experiences for years – via personalized subscription services.

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B2C Outsourced Development Subscription Payment Features 221

BetterCloud

JANUARY 3, 2025

SaaS has revolutionized how we work, but let’s be honest, managing all those subscriptions can feel like juggling flaming torches. You’re dealing with contracts, security concerns, and costs that seem to spiral out of control. This blog is your guide to conquering SaaS chaos. It’s about sanity.

Management 52

Management SaaS compliance Benchmarks 52

User Pilot

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Book a demo today. Improve business valuation Your company’s valuation is tied closely to its revenue performance, especially because you’re a subscription business. It enhances your perceived value, potentially leading to more favorable investment opportunities, partnerships, or acquisition deals that drive scalability.

Payments 105

Payments Revenue Payment Features SaaS Payments 105

Subscription Flow

MAY 14, 2024

You have probably already integrated a payment gateway and may just be on the lookout for alternate options for your current payment gateway. Or you may be someone who specifically uses the NMI gateway and is on the lookout for a subscription-management software that will sync well with an NMI integration.

Payment Methods 52

Payment Methods Payment Features Payments Merchant Services 52

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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Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services Payment Features 104

Neil Patel

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Services booked through Local Services Ads are automatically insured up to a lifetime cap, which varies by location. Any customer booking this way has the comfort of knowing they can claim the amount of the invoice should they be dissatisfied with the service. How to Tell If a Business Has Been Google Guaranteed.

Software Review 137

Software Review Payment Features Advertising Consulting 137

Neil Patel

MARCH 1, 2021

The productized services model allows agency owners, freelancers, and consultants to break out of billing by the hour or per project and instead invoice by sets of services rendered. For even more predictability, you can sell subscriptions to your services. Will you offer one-time support or recurring subscriptions?

Scale 141

Scale Payment Features Consulting Sales Hiring 141

Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 2, 2023

Once a company has decided it wants to embark on the journey to become public, the first thing it must do is select a group of investment banks. At the end of the day each company only goes public once, while investment banks have taken hundreds (if not thousands) of companies public and have a wealth of experience to tap into.

Cloud 49

Cloud Marketing Banking Pricing 49

Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Wix also caters to diverse niches, including blogging, photography, ecommerce, music, events, hospitality, bookings, restaurants, forums, and much more. If you aren’t quite ready to invest in SEO, Wix is a good start and requires minimal effort on your part. With Wix, you can choose to cancel your subscription at any time.

Payment Methods 143

Payment Methods Software Review Systems Review Payment Solutions 143

Clouded Judgement

MAY 31, 2024

We continue to see the measured buying behavior similar to what we experienced over the past 2 years and with the exception of Q4 where we saw stronger bookings. AI Investment Cycle Picking Up - Companies are (rightfully) investing in building out their capabilities around AI. But these investments aren’t cheap.

Cloud 184

Cloud Software GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AI 184

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Key considerations specific to SaaS accounting Accrual Accounting vs. Cash Accounting Bookings, Billings, and Revenue Bookings Billings Revenue The Statements Metrics. This is because customers are charged subscription fees, which can change drastically from month to month depending on the pricing model.

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SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Features 93

Buffer Resources

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Financial transparency is especially close to our hearts, which is why we’re proud to share Open Books, a series of small business owners giving us a peek inside their books in the spirit of being open about finances as well.    Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Initial capital invested: Very little!

Scale 129

Scale Scaling Payment Solutions Payment Services 129

Clouded Judgement

MAY 19, 2023

For those who don’t, I’m using quarterly subscription revenue x4 to estimate ARR. This tells me new bookings still present a headwind (and we’re not seeing improvements yet) Second - Quarterly revenue growth. Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA.

Cloud 167

Cloud Subscription Payment Features Retention 167

Baremetrics

AUGUST 6, 2021

Bookkeeping: What not to do When I first started my online B2B business, my “bookkeeping” consisted of keeping all invoices in a pickle jar along with an apology to my accountant every year. Afterall, well-maintained books are the only antidote to a tax audit. This includes cash, investments, inventory, and accounts receivable.

SaaS Payments 105

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions Business 105

Incredo

JANUARY 14, 2020

Monthly investment size isn’t big, so prospects don’t need much social proof either. We have also seen SaaS companies that invest thousands of dollars in lead magnets, create content on the benefits of their product, spend weeks in nurturing their leads. DOWNLOAD YOUR E-BOOK. Thus, they reach our prospecting funnel.

Sales Funnel 239

Sales Funnel SaaS Sales Social Media 239

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Companies have reduced headcount, but new bookings aren’t getting any easier Quarterly net new ARR growth : Some green-shoots! Most public companies don’t report net new ARR, so I’m taking an implied ARR metric (quarterly subscription revenue x 4). Altimeter is an investment adviser registered with the U.S.

Cloud 167

Cloud Software Review Headcount Trends 167

Clouded Judgement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Partly due to larger layoffs, as well as stronger bookings And finally - net retention. Most public companies don’t report net new ARR, so I’m taking an implied ARR metric (quarterly subscription revenue x 4). Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA.

Cloud 176

Cloud Software Review AWS Trends 176

Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 2, 2024

Booking called out weakness in Europe. Our expectation, obviously again, is that we are going to significantly increase our investments in AI infrastructure next year, and we'll give further guidance as appropriate.” Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA.

Cloud 157

Cloud Azure GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AWS 157