Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

ABOUT IN THE VAULT “In the Vault” is a new audio podcast series by the a16z Fintech team, where we sit down with the most influential figures in financial services to explore key trends impacting the industry and the pressing innovations that will shape our future. Angela: Why Global Payments? Jeff Sloan: Thanks for having me, Angela.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Many of the fundamental business models that were once engraved in the SaaS playbook are now changing thanks to a tougher macro environment and a maturing market. PST, Stephanie Opdam, Partner at Notion Capital, shares four business model changes that will allow SaaS companies to build resilience and staying power over time.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 26, 2022

So this year has been rough on SaaS and Cloud stocks, with multiples down 75% from a year ago and the markets overall down 50% or more. It’s barely trading at 3x revenue. Payments and e-commerce drag blended gross margins down to 60%. But payments can be low gross margin, and they are for Wix. Wix is one.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 4, 2023

They wanted to quantify this trend of a longer sales cycle, so they commissioned a study of 500 revenue leaders in the U.S. The sales cycle is important because it cascades into a bunch of critical metrics for you and investors, including revenue. Use this knowledge across the whole process to refer to constantly and drive urgency.

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User Pilot

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

From marketing funnel analysis to review funnel analysis, this article shows you the most important funnels for SaaS. TL;DR Funnel analysis helps map out all the steps website visitors and in-app users take to achieve conversion goals , like signing up for your tool or completing the onboarding process. Increase revenue growth.

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Stax

JANUARY 28, 2024

This business model has now been adapted very well in the internet age, especially in the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) and eCommerce industries. The most potent benefit of the subscription-based business model is that companies are guaranteed a fixed revenue stream—if they can retain their customers or subscribers.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 29, 2021

RevOps has grown in importance as SaaS products have continued to proliferate and organizations have recognized the importance of good data, efficient workflows, and ensuring cross-department collaboration. The growing role of partnerships in driving revenue. Businesses are continuing to streamline their purchasing.

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Chart Mogul

DECEMBER 4, 2020

And is Stripe a good choice as your billing and payment provider? When Stripe was launched in 2010, dealing with payments online wasn’t a straightforward matter. Fast forward 10 years and setting up shop and accepting payments has become a lot easier, thanks to a large extent to Stripe. Is Stripe worth $100B?

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User Pilot

MAY 6, 2024

If you use social networking platforms (and who doesn’t), you already know what a user profile is. This article focuses on user profiles in the SaaS context. Demographic information like age, gender, location, and income helps tailor services for different population segments. Let’s dive right in.

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ProfitWell

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Scheduled payments, aka recurring billing. Scheduled payments have become a core form of revenue collection. Of course, recurring payments vary depending on the business. As the subscription universe continues to expand, you can expect to see even more subscription payment plans. Expansionary revenue.

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User Pilot

APRIL 3, 2024

Prioritizing user experience optimization in product-led growth is crucial for creating intuitive, enjoyable products that retain customers and drive revenue growth. Choose the right monetization model that aligns with your product’s value and user payment willingness. Tailor the customer journey with Userpilot.

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User Pilot

MARCH 23, 2023

What are the reasons for customer churn in SaaS? As a SaaS company, your ultimate goal is to retain customers and keep them happy with your product. TL;DR Customer churn refers to the rate at which a business loses customers within a specific period. Helps users adopt advanced features with a continuous onboarding process.

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SaaStr

JULY 20, 2022

It’s something we don’t see too often these days, as $200m+ ARR sort of became the new floor to IPO in SaaS. Weave started off as a dental ERP and comms platform (including VoIP / phone), and then expanded beyond that as it scaled. Many SMB SaaS companies struggle to hit 100% NRR and 80% GRR.

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FastSpring

MARCH 9, 2022

Because we have data from thousands of Saas and software websites. In this article, we’ll show you examples from a variety of SaaS pricing pages. No matter how you’re selling your SaaS products, you’ll find best practices to improve your pricing page for increased conversions. 7 SaaS pricing page examples. How do we know?

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Stax

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For any merchant selling products or services online, it’s always a good idea to allow customers to make payments on their platform itself—instead of redirecting them to a third-party website or gateway. In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about ensuring AML compliance as a payment facilitator (or PayFac).

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Baremetrics

MARCH 16, 2021

Subscription billing is a payment structure that allows service providers to charge their clients based on a fixed timeframe. Use Baremetrics , to improve your SaaS or e-commerce business and fully optimize your subscription billing. You should work with a recurring billing platform. Self-Service Access 5.

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Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this article, we are going to go into details so that the best CRM for B2B SaaS can be found. Dynamics of SaaS Businesses Companies are more conscious when they are looking for CRMs for SaaS companies. SaaS companies mostly opt for the subscription business model.

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User Pilot

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A detailed audit reveals the state of your platforms, showing your weak points and conversion drivers. Step 1: Define your conversion points There are several conversion points in SaaS, each action bringing users closer to being paid customers or loyal users of your premium plans. This article provides a step-by-step guide.

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User Pilot

APRIL 29, 2024

Mastering SaaS renewals’ best practices can transform a routine administrative task into a strategic opportunity to drive customer success and propel your business toward sustainable growth. TL;DR The SaaS renewal process involves a series of actions on/before the renewal date that lead to a customer’s renewal.

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Baremetrics

APRIL 6, 2021

ProfitWell is a cloud-based app that generates real-time financial and subscription metrics for data-driven SaaS enterprises. The recurring revenue growth platform provides users with valuable insights into subscription funnels and one-click analytics for Stripe. But ProfitWell does not benefit all SaaS companies.

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Incredo

JULY 14, 2019

Whether you are a startup owner, a manager of a growing business or the CEO of an established company, you might find yourself asking questions like “ Should our SaaS subscription model be monthly, annually or both ?” History of the subscription pricing model: From newspapers to the rise of SaaS subscription. Key finding?

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SaaStr

JULY 4, 2022

2018’s Top 50 Acquisitions in SaaS. Unless there is a huge earn-out or retention payment tied to performance, the pressure is off. Some folks will prefer post-acquisition life. It doesn’t matter if the acquirer “leaves you alone” for a while or does a quick integration. It’s a lot of change. Not all of it.

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Baremetrics

AUGUST 22, 2021

Subscription revenue can be defined most simply as a model which generates income from customers through recurring fees that are paid at regular intervals. These can be weekly, monthly, or annual payments. Before we get into the more complicated stuff, let’s consider the difference between earning revenue and collecting revenue.

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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This builds on the first essay in the series of how there has been an increase in interest of SAAS-like models interested in becoming marketplaces over time. In that essay , we also talked about how a more common route for a SaaS business is to become a platform. The Types of Platforms. Integration Platforms.

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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. Predictable Revenue Streams: Subscription models provide a consistent and predictable revenue stream for SaaS companies.

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FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2022

Last week, I canceled an annual SaaS subscription (I had three weeks left until renewal). In the language of SaaS, I churned. In part two, we’ll cover five churn-prevention strategies that have been successful in other SaaS businesses. Part I: SaaS Churn Benchmarks. Is There an Ideal Churn Rate for SaaS?

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User Pilot

JUNE 28, 2023

Sustaining user engagement throughout the entire onboarding process can feel like a task only large teams can achieve. Platformly uses a progress bar and empty state CTAs to simplify the onboarding process for their complex product. Split-test your upsell pop-ups to maximize expansion revenue. Get a demo now!

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Chart Mogul

DECEMBER 4, 2020

And is Stripe a good choice as your billing and payment provider? When Stripe was launched in 2010, dealing with payments online wasn’t a straightforward matter. Fast forward 10 years and setting up shop and accepting payments has become a lot easier, thanks to a large extent to Stripe. Is Stripe worth $100B?

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Plus, the price tag on those more established businesses often run into the billions. Micro startup acquisitions. But before we dive into that, we need to look into what micro startup acquisitions are and why you need to sit up and take notice. Micro Startup Acquisitions: What Are They, and Why Should I Care?

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Revenue vs. profit vs. income: The terms may seem synonymous and are sometimes even used interchangeably, but they tell different stories about a company. Revenue growth suggests an expanding business and in-demand product, but whether there is any financial gain for the business is determined by the income.

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User Pilot

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Free trials can impact cash flow and revenue generation, especially if a significant portion of trial users don’t convert into paying customers. Types of free trial models in SaaS: opt-in and opt-out free trials, freemium , free trial after a demo, and free trial with gamified extensions. What’s a free trial in SaaS?

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Blulogix

JANUARY 5, 2024

Key Definitions in Subscription Billing: Demystifying the Jargon By BluLogix Team Welcome to the fourth installment of our comprehensive guide on selecting the right subscription billing platform. It’s the engine that drives revenue predictability and customer relationships.

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Subscription Flow

JANUARY 26, 2024

When evaluating the growth and valuation of SaaS businesses, Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) is arguably the most commonly used SaaS metric out of all of them. Keeping all that in mind, in this blog we will be underscoring the importance of SaaS MRR growth.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 21, 2020

Subscriptions are the lifeblood of any SaaS business model. However, SaaS subscriptions can also cost businesses money if they’re not set up with the customer’s experience in mind. Incorrect payment details can lead to one of the unspoken reasons behind customer losses in the SaaS industry—involuntary churn.

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User Pilot

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Retaining customers is an incredibly important part of any growth-driven business. According to Havard Business Review, customer acquisition requires 5 to 20 times more resources than customer retention. Customer retention can help you drive recurring revenue, reduce customer acquisition costs, and drive customer loyalty.

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User Pilot

JULY 27, 2023

Confused about trying to understand SaaS roles? SaaS companies have many moving parts, and it can be difficult to determine who does what. TL;DR SaaS, or “Software as a Service,” is a business model that delivers centrally hosted software to subscribers over the internet. What is a SaaS business model?

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“This is everyday for me, so I love talking about it,” says Carl Hargreaves about mergers and acquisitions. As the Director of Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships at WP Engine , Carl has worked on many acquisitions and partnerships, including brands like Flywheel, Perfect Dashboard, Block Lab, and recently, Delicious Brains.

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