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How SaaStr Fund-Backed RevenueCat Went from a $1.5M Round at $7M Valuation in 2018 to $500M+ Today

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They were two developers who had lived through the nightmare of subscription infrastructure while working at Elevate. The Problem Was Real: Apple and Google’s app stores weren’t giving developers the data they needed. ” required weeks of developer time to answer.

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From $10M to $100M ARR in 5.5 Months: Inside Replit’s AI Coding Rocketship

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✨ Lemkin (@jasonlk) June 23, 2025 The $10M-$100M ARR Sprint: How Replit Became the Fastest-Growing “Vibe Coding” App (Or One Of The Fastest) A deep-dive into the AI development platform wars and why Replit’s 10x growth in 5.5 And allowing more experienced developer to ship far, far faster. 2023 : $2.4M

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The Early Days: 5 Things Vanta Got Right, And 5 It Got Wrong, Getting to First $10m ARR

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” This approach gave them insights no amount of customer development interviews could provide. Their first viral moment came in 2021 with a Highway 101 billboard before SaaStr that simply said: “Compliance that doesn’t SOC 2 much.” Would you use it? Would you pay for it?” 5 Things Vanta Got Wrong 1.

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A Look Back: How $13 Billion Ramp Began To Scale with Co-Founder and CTO Karim Atiyah

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Back in 2021 though, Ramp was just 2 years in — but already experiencing hypergrowth. “Even with a bad hand, if the potential reward is great enough, taking a risk can make mathematical sense.” Ramp just closed a stunning round at a $15 Billion valuation! “It’s like playing poker,” Atiyah explains.

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From Platforms to Protocols: Making Sense of Decentralized Social Media (and What it Means for the Future)

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But with all the bad comes so much good : the ability to share your life and work with billions of users all over the world, an outlet for creative expression, the possibility of monetizing your passion, and, perhaps, the most important of all: the ability to share and connect with family and friends.   Content, poof. Audience, bye-bye.

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The Ultimate Guide to Mobile UX Design: Principles, Best Practices, and Examples

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Poor mobile UX design leads to high bounce rates, abandoned carts , and negative app reviews. Performance expectations: People using mobile web or app expect speed and instant clarity because theyre often on the go, juggling multiple tasks, or dealing with weak connections. This article will provide an in-depth guide. The bottom line?

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The Latest SaaStr on 20VC: The State of SaaS 2025: IPOs, AI, and the Coming Shakeout

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But you better be prepared for a haircut if you raised at frothy valuations in 2021-2022. The AI Bubble Is Real — And That’s Not Necessarily Bad We’re living through the biggest AI deployment in corporate history. The facts are too bad. A fund returner is simply not enough. I do not think they are so great.