SaaStr

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Activant Capital brought together at SaaStr Annua l a group of break-out next-generation AI enhanced vertical software leaders: the CEOs from Owner.com, Alloy Automation, and DoNotPay. At SaaStr Annual they shared their experiences and insights on implementing AI in vertical software companies. Adam Guild, CEO Owner Adam Guild leads Owner.com, a comprehensive platform helping restaurant owners succeed in the digital space.

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Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

AI startups represent about 70% of B2B Series As, up from about 40% in early 2024. On average, AI Series As raise at 40% higher valuation than non-AI companies, a multiple that has been increasing over time. But this is less of a premium than in the public markets. As of January 31, an AI publicly traded software company trades at twice the multiple of a non-AI software company.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Top Posts: #1: Its 2025 And Even Salesforces Sales Team is Kind of Phoning It In (At Least Some Of It) #2: The #1 Reason SaaS Companies Stall Out at $15m-$20m ARR #3: AI is the Best Thing to Ever Happen to SaaS. Why? Its Unlocking Even More Budget #4: Whats Really Going in Venture Today: Deals Are Down, But Big AI Dollars Are Up. Per EY. #5: The Tough Side of Being Venture Backed: ActOn Sells for $53m After 17 Years And Raising ~$53m+ Top Vids and Pods: #1: 9 Things You Can Do to Grow Faster Th

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Predictable Revenue

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Whether youre new to the role or looking to sharpen your edge, its all about finding ways to work more efficiently. The post Time, Habits, and Mistakes: The AEs Guide to Closing More Deals appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Speaker: Alex Salazar, CEO & Co-Founder @ Arcade | Nate Barbettini, Founding Engineer @ Arcade | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO @ Aggregage

If AI agents are going to deliver ROI, they need to move beyond chat and actually do things. But, turning a model into a reliable, secure workflow agent isn’t as simple as plugging in an API. In this new webinar, Alex Salazar and Nate Barbettini will break down the emerging AI architecture that makes action possible, and how it differs from traditional integration approaches.

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