SaaStr

JUNE 5, 2020

This article looks at the history of SaaS as it relates to financial capital and production capital. I argue that standard saas metrics make it possible for founders to scale using debt capital (production capital thats cheaper) instead of solely relying on venture capital (financial capital thats more expensive). .

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Venture Capital Technical Review SaaS Scale 218

SaaSOptics

JULY 7, 2022

The State of VC Funding in Europe: How to Raise Capital. So, you’ve decided on European venture capital to scale your SaaS. . Even after all that hard work, without capital to scale your idea, your progress could screech to a halt. Compared to the United States, venture capital in the EU is still very new. .

Venture Capital 79

Venture Capital Scale Sales Hiring Technical Review 79

SaaStock

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

In 2010, he joined DGF Investimentos, one of the top VC firms in Brazil. With an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Rodrigo Baer launched a successful career in consultancy and entrepreneurship, and today is among the top figures in venture capital for early-stage tech companies in Brazil.

Technical Review 207

Technical Review Scale Entrepreneurship Sales Hiring 207

OPEXEngine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Horizontal SaaS business makes software for use across all industries; the Vertical SaaS business makes software for a specific industry. Both new and existing SaaS companies moved into developing industry-specific software, giving rise to Vertical SaaS companies. Horizontal SaaS Companies.

Business Model 52

Business Model Business SaaS Scale 52

Chargify

AUGUST 6, 2019

Then, they offered their software solution to online marketers who were interested in this “new way” of marketing. . HubSpot wasn’t just preaching inbound marketing to get people to sign up for their software. 2010: 3,855 customers. 2010: 176 employees. In 2010, HubSpot CMO Mike Volpe explained their approach on Quora. .

Subscription 40

Subscription Payment Features Revenue Software Review 40

Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In order to execute on this mission, founders can bootstrap their company, raise outside money ( venture capital is the most popular), or use a combination of both to help build their business. Do your diligence before locking them into a multiyear agreement. Founded in 2010. Raised seed in 2010. Founded in 2010.

Outsourcing Services 78

Outsourcing Services Scale Startup Outsourced Development 78

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 29, 2020

I had wanted to be in tech because I’d done a bunch of coding undergrad and engineering undergrad, and as tech started to take off in the mid to late nineties, I knew that I wanted to be in the Bay Area, in Silicon Valley. We were working together as consultants, where we basically designed and built software for other people.

Payment Solutions 209

Payment Solutions Payment Methods Underperforming Technical Team Sales Hiring 209