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. Check out this helpful blog: The essential elements of merchant underwriting for software companies.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions Payments 130

SaaStr

DECEMBER 12, 2024

So theres a theme Ive been working on with all the SMB-focused founders I work with and have invested in: # 1. Into the #1 most important app they use, and can never rip out. Not just super-slick bookings and scheduling for salons and spas, but also payments and payroll, and front office and back office automation. Into an ERP.

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USIO

JULY 1, 2024

In the competitive world of Software as a Service (SaaS), generating recurring revenue is essential for sustainable growth. While many strategies involve significant investments in marketing, sales, and technology, there are also effective methods to boost recurring revenue that require minimal financial outlay.

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Tom Tunguz

JULY 16, 2024

They are responsible for moving data from one place to another, transforming it into a usable format, and loading it into a destination system. In web2, the engineering team building a payment processing system will convey to the analytics team the data schema. In the future, every software will have a web3 component.

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Blockchain Merchant Services Payment Solutions Investment 238

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. 3 things you should know about integrated software vendors 1.

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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.

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Payrix

AUGUST 21, 2024

Back to customer stories Delivering a premium payments solution to premium printers Payrix takes Inktavo’s payments to new heights with high transaction limits, greater efficiencies, and seamless access to working capital.

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Payment Solutions Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Payrix

JULY 30, 2024

Why there’s greater value in a payments integration supported by white-glove service than a DIY, documentation-driven approach The decision to embed payments into your software platform as a key part of your growth strategy is a significant starting point from which you can create new value and revenue streams for your business.

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Merchant Services Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services 147

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). Payrix is a solid PayFac-as-a-Service solution, but its not for the faint of heart. Eventually.

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Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Putting narrative order on the past decade, a 10-year-period that has somehow remained stubbornly nameless, is quite the challenge, but it’s impossible to make sense of the 2010s without understanding the role of software. To give some perspective, there were about 300 million smartphones sold in 2010.

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Stax

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Small businesses in America and worldwide have to choose from a wide variety of accounting software solutions, and this range of choices can be overwhelming. Research shows that 64% of small businesses use accounting software and the market for accounting software solutions is projected to be worth $4.3billion by 2023.

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services 88

Subscription Flow

MAY 2, 2024

Just when you thought the world of SaaS would not be changing any time soon, the groundbreaking new shift to crypto payment solutions hit SaaS businesses like a bus full of bricks. Despite their current status as a relatively uncommon payment option in global e-commerce, accounting for less than 0.2%

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Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 105

How To Buy Saas

MARCH 18, 2025

However, advanced SaaS solutions have opened up new possibilities across distinct categories. These are essentially tailored solutions that can empower game developers to fulfill unique needs and drive impact. Lowered expenses: SaaS tools, as a part of your business infrastructure, require no hefty upfront payment.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Q: Are folks ready to buy Enterprise-level apps that are pre-tailored to a vertical? Vertical software is nothing new,” Jason says. There has been niche software for bookkeepers, dentist offices, and veterinarians. Q: What are your thoughts on platforms like ServiceNow or Salesforce bringing partner apps to extend that platform?

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Sales Hiring Payment Solutions AI SaaS Payments 300

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In today’s fast-tracked financial landscape, billing software has become a need. Operating a business entails a number of processes like managing products and payments, invoices, customer engagement, revenue, unpaid invoices and much more. A billing software is the ultimate solution to your growing business’s complex needs.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 26, 2020

Asana builds productivity and task management solutions. However, Asana’s cash flow margin from operations is 13 percentage points better, meaning customer pre-payment terms from customers and cash collections may be superior. Asana invests 10% more of its revenue in S&M, which is consistent with its higher growth rate.

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Payment Solutions Payments Outsourced Development Payment Services 363

FastSpring

OCTOBER 19, 2021

“When we heard about it, we just stopped what we were doing,” an app developer told us on a recent call. “It Pending Apple’s appeal, the Gonzalez Rogers ruling would enable developers to link to external payment systems (like FastSpring!) New Revenue Opportunities From Mobile Apps. It shut down our shop for a while.

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Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods Payment Services 148

USIO

JANUARY 15, 2024

Subscription Models: Usio will provide general insights into why subscription-based payment processing is often considered advantageous for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. Cash Flow Management: Subscription payments provide a steady cash flow. Provides flexibility for customers and aligns costs with value received.

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SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 130

Tom Tunguz

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The contracts are identical twelve month contracts except for the payment terms. Contract B relaxes payment terms to monthly payment, 12 monthly installments for the next year. All of the sales and marketing dollars invested to obtain persuade the buyer to put digital ink to pdf have been recouped immediately.

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SaaStr

JUNE 1, 2023

Carta is a platform that helps people manage equity, build businesses, and invest in the companies of tomorrow. The company is trusted by more than 30,000 companies, over 5,000 investment funds, and half a million employees for cap table management, compensation management, liquidity venture capital solutions, and more.

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Scale Payments Payment Solutions Artificial Intelligence 245

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.

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Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 162

USIO

APRIL 22, 2024

One pivotal yet often overlooked area is payments. Integrating efficient payment systems along with offering revenue share will significantly impact a SaaS company’s revenue streams and overall expansion. In fact, Usio powers many other payment providers via a white-label solution.

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payments 130

Payrix

JULY 24, 2024

With their sights set on elevating the customer experience, deepening user engagement, and driving sustainable growth, there’s one thing software companies are making room for in their roadmap: Embedded Payments. However, not all Embedded Payments solutions are built under the same standards.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

– 111% NRR, although down from 131% in 2021 – 15 Month CAC – Gotten very efficient, +$194m net profit – Transactions growing faster than software, like Shopify – From $120m ARR in… pic.twitter.com/hYImIBKyNQ — Jason ✨Be Kind✨ Lemkin  ?? And Far Bigger. This is one huge difference.

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Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 339

SaaStock

JANUARY 25, 2019

Trailblazing through their home continent, venturing successfully onto the world stage or changing from on-premise software to SaaS, these companies could have a postal code in any SaaS hotspot in the world. ContaAzul was acquired by the collaborative software platform Wabbi Software S.A. CEO : Vinicius Roveda Goncalves.

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SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payments 257

USIO

JULY 25, 2024

Hiring your own staff as a payment facilitator involves significant costs and risks. We’ll also discuss how opting for a third-party solution like Usio can mitigate these risks. Source: PayScale IT Security Specialist Role: Safeguards your payment systems from cyber threats, ensuring data integrity and security.

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Payrix

MARCH 27, 2024

Payment transaction types and touchpoints are becoming more accessible and diverse. Online and offline payments, credit cards, digital wallets, and ACH — the more commerce intersects with our daily lives, the higher the expectations for simple and intuitive payments. They need omnichannel payments. No problem.

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Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 130

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Bill.com had to develop a network that today has millions on vendors processing bills and payments on it. The payments / fintech side of Bill took a decade to come together. Rene cautioned folks to understand the regulatory and fraud elements of doing payments are significant. There are 6m SMBs that buy SaaS software.

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SaaS Payments Payments Payment Services Scale 64

SaaStr

AUGUST 21, 2024

Shopify and Bill both also get the majority of their revenue from financial fees and transaction fees, not software subscriptions. Customer Referrals Now Responsible for 14% of New Locations Invest in true customer happiness, folks. #10. But Toast even more so, at 18% of revenue. Predicting 29% Growth Going Forward, Too.

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Scale Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 304

USIO

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advantages of Integrated Payments: Efficiency and Convenience: Integrated payments streamline transactions, reducing manual efforts and providing convenience for both businesses and customers. Multi-channel Integration: Integrated solutions work seamlessly across various channels, maintaining a consistent payment experience.

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Payrix

JANUARY 30, 2024

Their cloud-based software suite supports donor engagement, member management, event planning, volunteer tracking and more, allowing their clients to put focus back into doing good. In pursuit of transforming how nonprofits are supported, Neon One knew their clients faced integration issues and lacked payments expertise.

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Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 130

SaaStr

MAY 25, 2024

Lesson #1: Invest In Customer Support Early Cloudinary strongly believes that customer success and support are enablers of PLG growth and aren’t just a cost center. They made a bet to hire a CFO early in their history to help guide them in terms of what the investment model should look like with PLG and, over time, with PLG and Enterprise.

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Stax

JUNE 4, 2024

Selecting the right payment processing software is crucial for any business aiming to streamline transactions and enhance customer experience. This decision impacts everything from compatibility with existing systems to security features and customer support.

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Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Methods 88

SaaStr

APRIL 1, 2023

The SMBTech economy is very different from enterprise software, and there is massive opportunity to capture it. Throw in the rise of social media and mobile web payment systems like Stripe and Braintree, and something revolutionary was at our doorstep. There are over 400M small businesses worldwide. That’s why patience is key.

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Scale SMB Merchant Services Payment Methods 245

Tom Tunguz

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Also, if the crypto company sells software/services to other crypto companies and receives payment in tokens, the token revenue generated from that relationship resides in the treasury. Some structures discount the investors' allocation by a negotiated percentage: e.g., 66% warrant coverage per equity dollar invested.

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Payment Solutions Payments Payment Services Investment 346