SaaStr

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Its product provides software to spas and salons but it’s not new (the first salon software came out in the 80s), and neither is a lot of the vertical software getting hot today. But what has changed in the last five years is that you have all now embedded financial services (Stripe, etc.) on their iPads.

SaaS Payments 257

SaaS Payments Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 257

SaaStr

JANUARY 26, 2025

Here’s what it really took for Attentive to go from $0 to $500M ARR in just 7 years, sending over 32B text messages and generating $20B+ in revenue for their 8,000+ customers. Their patented TwAP technology that lets customers opt-in with a single click, automatically opening their messages app with a pre-composed text.

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Technical Review Payment Solutions Scale Payment Services 263

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

But launching your eCommerce store is just half the equationaccepting payments efficiently and effectively is a whole different ball game. On the surface, it seems effortless, with customers only taking a few seconds to initiate and complete payments. The eCommerce payment solution infrastructure involves several key players.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

Payrix

APRIL 10, 2025

In todays competitive software market, forward-thinking trade and field service platforms are no longer asking if they should modernize their payment infrastructure, theyre working diligently to source the right payments partner to implement innovative solutions before their competitors beat them to the punch.

Payments 100

Payments Payment Services Outsourcing Services Payment Solutions 100

USIO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Becoming your own Payment Facilitator (PayFac) sounds greatuntil you realize its a regulatory nightmare , a financial black hole , and takes longer than your last DIY home improvement project (which, lets be honest, is still unfinished). Biggest Perk: Generous revenue share (up to $1M+ per year for some partners). Lets break it down.

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Payrix

JANUARY 10, 2025

Ian Hillis welcomes David Blair, Senior Director of Product Management at Worldpay for Platforms, on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast to explore the critical roles of merchant underwriting and onboarding for software providers.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 130

Payrix

APRIL 17, 2025

What is a payment facilitator? A payment facilitator (or PayFac) is a software platforms all-in-one payment processing solution. Think of it as becoming the payments "master account" for all your customers. Think of it as becoming the payments "master account" for all your customers.

Payment Services 100

Payment Services SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Facilitation 100

Payrix

APRIL 28, 2025

For many, daily activities are now often accompanied by apps we cant live without. As the attachment to these apps grows, theres an expectation that theyll consistently deliver convenience and flexibility. That expectation has driven software companies to build and grow their platforms rooted in customer centricity.

Merchant Services 113

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 113

Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is an integrated software vendor? An integrated software vendor more commonly known as an ISV is a software company that engages in a partnership with a payments provider in order to integrate payment processing capabilities into their platform.

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Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions PayFac as a Service 130

FastSpring

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Selling internationally can get complicated very quickly if you’re trying to manage cross border payments yourself. And typical payment service providers won’t help you with most of those concerns. Read on to learn: Why cross border payments are key to taking your business global.

Merchant Services 158

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Outsourcing Services 158

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2025

the future of monetizing your game direct to consumer looks brighter than ever. That said, you might be wondering what strategies work within the confines of today’s rules and if it’s even possible to earn 50% or more of your game’s revenue through D2C. With changes to legislation in the EU and lawsuits in the U.S.,

Payments 164

Payments Mobile Payment Methods Revenue 164

FastSpring

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Setting up a web shop for players to buy subscriptions or in-game items outside of mobile app marketplaces is a great way to create additional revenue streams for your game while saving on steep marketplace fees. There are solutions that make this process much easier — more on that below.)

Payments 88

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods 88

Payrix

MARCH 20, 2024

In a market shaped by fierce competition, emerging technologies, and dominating customer expectations, B2B software companies have evaluated many angles of differentiation to keep the attention of their customers. Among the most recent strategies proving successful for software companies is Embedded Payments.

Payments 147

Payments Embedded Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions 147

USIO

JUNE 28, 2024

Announces Partnership with Usio as Preferred Payment Integration Partner for USA Customers Chattanooga, Tennessee – 17 June 2024 – ues.io, the leading no-code/pro-code platform for building enterprise applications with AI, today announced a strategic partnership with Usio , a trusted leader in integrated payment solutions.

Payments 130

Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 130

Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

They prioritize revenue growth, market share and profit maximization differently. Maximization (Revenue Growth) - maximize revenue growth in the short term. Many mid-market software companies price with the goal of revenue maximization, negotiating for the highest possible price in each sale.

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SaaS Payments Pricing Strategy Scale 283

FastSpring

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

FastSpring is proud to announce a partnership with Nexus , a leading platform for supporting content creators and monetizing games, where both companies have joined forces in order to help game publishers materially grow profits with their own creator-powered, custom designed, and hosted web shops. The challenge?

Payments 157

Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Services 157

FastSpring

APRIL 29, 2025

When payment partners fail to adapt to player demand and scale quickly, players leave your web shop empty handed, creating dissatisfaction that could have been prevented. We empower you to offload the complexity of global payments, sales tax and VAT compliance, player payments support, and more.

Payment Services 78

Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions Payment Methods 78

Stax

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Acquisition of BlockChyp brings new technology and industry expertise to Stax, furthering its evolution as a leading payment processor ORLANDO – October 1, 2024 – Stax , a leading payment technology provider, today announced its acquisition of BlockChyp , further expanding the company’s end-to-end processing capabilities.

Merchant Services 197

Merchant Services Payments Stax Payment Services 197

Payrix

JUNE 4, 2024

What do merchants want from their software providers? This is a question that keeps many software companies up at night, and Leah Asdell, Head of Partner Marketing and Content Strategy at Worldpay for Platforms. Leah and Ian cover a lot of ground in 15 minutes.

Payments 147

Payments Merchant Services Embedded Payments Payment Solutions 147

USIO

JANUARY 12, 2024

REFERRAL PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT In the ever-evolving landscape of app technology and integrated payments, partnership referrals play a pivotal role in driving progress and creating synergies that benefit businesses and end-users alike. One such dynamic collaboration is the partnership between Usio and CodigoDelSur.

Payment Solutions 130

Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services Mobile 130

Payrix

APRIL 24, 2024

Andy Meadows, the Head of Partner Success at Payrix joins host Ian Hillis to continue their conversation about building a successful Embedded Payments strategy. As the last episode of a four-part series on the topic, Andy and Ian tackle how software companies can minimize attrition and why it’s important to the payments conversation.

Payments 162

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 162

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

We can hail a ride from a mobile app, and our transactions for all sorts of goods and services can be easily paid for from our phones. Physical wallets are phasing out, left behind in favor of digital wallets and other digital payment options. In 2019, 77% of US consumers were using at least one type of digital payment system.

Payment Methods 163

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 163

USIO

JUNE 3, 2024

In the dynamic world of Software as a Service (SaaS), staying ahead of the curve means continuously evolving and integrating new functionalities that enhance user experience and streamline business operations. One such critical functionality is integrated payments.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments 130

USIO

JUNE 10, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing a seamless payment experience is crucial for businesses of all sizes. As we venture into 2024, the landscape of payment integration continues to evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for merchants. Key Trends in Payment Integration for 2024 1.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 31, 2022

In the last six months, 103 web3 companies generated revenue on-chain, the smallest of which recorded a few hundred dollars of sales & the largest, Ethereum, tallied $401m. Total Revenue, $M. of Revenue spent on Software. Implied Web3 Software TAM, $M. Implied Web3 Software TAM, $M.

Payment Solutions 351

Payment Solutions B2B Software Payment Services 351

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

By Rob Nathan, EVP, Integrated Solutions at CardConnect. Payments can be facilitated on a mobile device in a variety of ways. This is a huge advantage for SaaS companies looking to diversify recurring revenue streams in a way that also delights customers. Protect payment information. Train your employees.

Mobile Payments 187

Mobile Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payments 187

FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you’re currently using 2Checkout or Stripe to sell digital goods or SaaS but are considering switching — to the other, or to other options such as FastSpring — you may be wondering whether there are substantial differences between the platforms and their services. Payment Gateways , Payment Processing , PSPs, MoRs — What’s the Difference?

Payments 160

Payments Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services 160

USIO

MAY 14, 2024

A good revenue share agreement with a payments service provider depends on various factors including your software platform’s volume of transactions, the average transaction size, industry standards, and the services provided by the payment provider. appeared first on USIO.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 130

SaaStr

JULY 30, 2024

Okta’s VP of Engineering, Monica Bajaj, and Senior Director of Platform Product Marketing, Priya Ramamurthi, share Okta’s playbook to PLG, developer experience, and Enterprise ARR. How do you build a stellar developer experience and continue to scale when the user base skyrockets overnight? How do you scale PLG?

Underperforming Technical Team 282

Underperforming Technical Team Enterprise Scale Payments 282

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. Mark your calendars for October 17-18, when the gamescom asia business area will transform into a hub of opportunity, networking, and knowledge sharing.

Payment Solutions 158

Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments Payment Methods 158

Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 4, 2022

With the summer of Defi behind us and a new year for web3, I wondered which categories of web3 startups generate the most revenue. L1s or blockchains, the public databases that record transactions, dominate the revenue share across the top projects producing 78% of revenue. Revenue Share. revenue share but 1.7%

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Payments Revenue Payment Solutions Blockchain 364

USIO

JANUARY 23, 2024

Integrated payments are gaining popularity among businesses as they enable seamless transactions and streamlined processes. A 2022 study by the National Retail Federation revealed that 63% of customers prefer integrated payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay. What are integrated payments?

Payments 130

Payments Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payment Services 130

Stax

APRIL 24, 2025

Ever wondered how AI is shaping the world of payments? His expertise provides a unique window into the cutting-edge developments shaping the future of payments. From identifying fraudsters to revolutionizing customer service, Mark explained how AI is already making waves in payments.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 88

USIO

JANUARY 30, 2024

An integrated payment system is a solution that combines various payment methods into a unified platform, making it convenient for businesses and customers to process transactions. One popular example of an integrated payment system is Usio.

Payments 130

Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 130

USIO

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, businesses are constantly seeking efficient and seamless ways to handle transactions. Two prominent solutions that have emerged in recent years are integrated payments and Payfac-as-a-Service.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services PayFac as a Service Payment Services Marketplace as a Service 130