Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 167

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

SaaStr

JANUARY 12, 2023

Chargebee is a recurring billing and subscription management tool that helps SaaS and SaaS-like businesses streamline Revenue Operations. Chargebee integrates with the leading payment gateways like Stripe, Braintree, PayPal etc. Think of us as your automated security and compliance expert.

Payment Features 54

Payment Features Payment Services SaaS Payments Payments 54

Clouded Judgement

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 144

Cloud Software Payment Features Subscription 144

Subscription Flow

MAY 27, 2024

Apple Pay recurring payments, one of the evolving features of this payment method, simplifies subscription billing for customers by storing all their payment information and passwords in one place. Apple Pay is a secure and private payment option for all Apple users. What is Apple Pay?

Payment Features 105

Payment Features Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions 105

Clouded Judgement

JUNE 14, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Historically, cloud software businesses charged a recurring fee based on the number of users of their software - the SaaS model. Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA.

Cloud 343

Cloud Pricing AI Software 343

SaaStr

AUGUST 11, 2024

750k-$4m checks for SaaS, Cloud and B2B startups at from $10k-$200k MRR. Algolia and Legacy Investment Talkdesk in BVP Cloud 100! RevenueCat is the market leader for managing mobile subscription apps, with over 30% of U.S.-based based mobile subscription apps using their SDK and API to manage mobile subsriptions.

Cloud 300

Cloud AI Generative AI CTO 300

Clouded Judgement

JUNE 19, 2024

Q1 earnings season for cloud businesses is now behind us. These charts clearly show the ZIRP pull forward, the ensuing cloud cost optimizations, and then the recovery. GCP data is a bit more noisy as they don’t disclose GCP itself, but rather Google Cloud which includes GSuite.

Cloud 318

Cloud GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Software Azure 318

Clouded Judgement

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Cloud Giants Report Q4 ‘24 We now have the quarterly reports from Amazon, Microsoft and Google. They each have some of the largest cloud businesses in the world in AWS, Azure and Google Cloud respectively.

Systems Review 144

Systems Review Cloud AI Artificial Intelligence 144

SaaStr

MARCH 23, 2023

Chargebee is a recurring billing and subscription management tool that helps SaaS and SaaS-like businesses streamline Revenue Operations. Chargebee integrates with the leading payment gateways like Stripe, Braintree, PayPal etc.

Payment Features 246

Payment Features SaaS Payments Payments Payment Methods 246

SaaStr

MARCH 31, 2021

UiPath is one of the most amazing not-really-an-overnight success stories in Cloud, SaaS and software. It was founded way back in 2005 as an outsourcing company, then developed Windows software to automate scripts and more, and turned this into a powerhouse for automating complex functions integrating Cloud and on-prem. ” #5.

Outsourcing Services 362

Outsourcing Services Outsourced Development Payment Features Cloud 362

Blulogix

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By Inga Broerman How Usage-Based Pricing is Transforming Subscription Billing The subscription economy is undergoing a transformation, driven by the rising popularity of usage-based pricing. The days of flat-rate subscriptions being the default option are gone. Your ERP cannot bill usage subscriptions.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Subscription Pricing Artificial Intelligence 52

Clouded Judgement

MARCH 29, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 284

Cloud Forecasting Payment Features Subscription 284

Clouded Judgement

MARCH 1, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 317

Cloud AI Investment Metrics 317

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!

Cloud 274

Cloud Venture Capital AI Startup 274

Clouded Judgement

JULY 12, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 288

Cloud AI Investment User Experience 288

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Getting onboard a robust billing system means benefiting from advanced features like automated recurring billing, customized invoicing, and revenue recognition. A system which supports recurring subscriptions, and advanced pricing strategies. The subscription plans must be transferred to the new software as they are.

Payment Solutions 105

Payment Solutions Payment Services Systems Review SaaS Payments 105

Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 16, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Consider cloud computing: by lowering the cost of infrastructure, the cloud didn’t just shift spend from hardware to cloud services, it expanded the overall market by enabling new companies and applications to emerge.

Outsourcing Services 274

Outsourcing Services Cloud Software Outsourced Development 274

Clouded Judgement

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 252

Cloud Forecasting Metrics Payment Features 252

Clouded Judgement

MARCH 10, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 244

Cloud Trends Payment Features Subscription 244

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Amazon and Snowflake have both made comments recently that Cloud Optimizations are starting to play second fiddle to net new workload growth. We’re still in the early days of the cloud.” Follow along to stay up to date!

AWS 299

AWS Cloud AI Search Cost optimization & reporting 299

Clouded Judgement

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 273

Cloud Software Review Technical Review Systems Review 273

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Operating a business entails a number of processes like managing products and payments, invoices, customer engagement, revenue, unpaid invoices and much more. That is why most modern SaaS and subscription-based businesses have transitioned to using a good billing software, reducing their workload by a great deal.

Payment Services 59

Payment Services Payment Solutions Payment Features SaaS Payments 59

Stax

OCTOBER 13, 2024

QuickBooks is different; it is a cloud-based solution and you can access all the features on the web across all your devices. It is a subscription-based integrated payment platform that helps you process credit card payments. This means you need your laptop or desktop to fully utilize Quicken.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services 88

Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 18, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 243

Cloud Software Review Payment Features Subscription 243

SaaStr

APRIL 27, 2023

Spendflo offers the best buying, negotiation, renewal & tracking service for your SaaS subscriptions. The post Thanks to Google Cloud for Startups, HiBob, Quotapath, Spendflo, and Toplyne for Sponsoring SaaStr Annual 2023!

Cloud 260

Cloud Scale Startup Sales Hiring 260

SaaStr

APRIL 1, 2022

Again, another top Cloud leader that isn’t seeing any NRR decline at even $1B+ in ARR. This is the magic in enterprise SaaS and Cloud. #3. Yes, SaaS and Cloud can generate a ton of free cash-flow at scale. The Cloud is just so, so big. Consistent NRR of 120%+. A reminder high NRR really can last forever.

Scale 313

Scale Cloud Scaling Payment Features 313

Clouded Judgement

JULY 5, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 184

Cloud Payment Features Subscription Metrics 184

SaaStr

APRIL 24, 2021

So many startups these days are claiming they have “ARR” from revenue that … doesn’t recur. Doesn’t ARR stand for Annual Recurring Revenue? But like “Cloud” and “SaaS”, its definitely has evolved. You pay a subscription for websites to help you sell stuff.

Merchant Services 360

Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 360

Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 9, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 205

Cloud Acquisition Scale Metrics 205

Blulogix

MARCH 13, 2025

By BluLogix Team Subscription Billing vs. Usage-Based Billing: Which Model Wins in 2025? Introduction Introduction Subscription billing has been the backbone of SaaS, telecom, and cloud services for years, but consumption billing is quickly gaining traction. Businesses can forecast cash flow and plan budgets with ease.

Payment Features 59

Payment Features Subscription B2B Forecasting 59

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is where traditional SaaS methods like subscription pricing only, driving growth through headcount only, or a pure sales GTM strategy only live. Change #1: A Very Clear Uptick In Product-Led Growth Strategies If you look at Notion Capital’s Cloud challengers, 35% are working on a PLG growth strategy. You don’t want to be there.

Business Model 300

Business Model SaaS Payments Payments Headcount 300

Clouded Judgement

APRIL 14, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Net New ARR Slowdown It’s no secret that cloud software businesses have seen headwinds over the last couple quarters. Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA.

Cloud 176

Cloud Payment Features Subscription Trends 176

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Subscribe now 2023 Top Performers In 2023, there were 14 cloud software companies that were up 100%+ this year (in the index I track of ~80 total)! Subscribe now Share Clouded Judgement Leave a comment Follow along to stay up to date!

Cloud 196

Cloud Software Review Payment Features Subscription 196

Clouded Judgement

JUNE 7, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 190

Cloud AI Enterprise Revenue 190

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 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 184

Cloud Payment Features Subscription Revenue 184

Clouded Judgement

MAY 3, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Subscribe now Cloud Giants Report Q1 + Early Look at Software Results Q1 earnings seasons has officially kicked off! Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA.

Cost optimization & reporting 190

Cost optimization & reporting Cloud Software Azure 190

Clouded Judgement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Subscribe now Foundation Models Are to AI what S3 was to the Public Cloud Many people look at 2006 as the birth of the public cloud - the year Amazon launched AWS. Follow along to stay up to date! However, a couple things happened.

Cloud 176

Cloud GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AWS Azure 176