SaaStr

MARCH 24, 2022

We wanted to give a special shout-out to some of our newest sponsors for SaaStr Annual 2022. BlueSnap helps businesses accept payments globally. Our All-In-One Payment Platform is designed to increase sales and reduce costs for all businesses accepting payments. Zero reconciliation, from quote to revenue.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 29, 2022

SMB SaaS has a lot going for it: – Millions of them – Short sales cycles – Easier compete. — Jason 2022 SaaStr Annual Sep 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) August 26, 2022. . — Jason 2022 SaaStr Annual Sep 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) August 26, 2022. So I took a look at the BVP Nasdaq index.

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Just how big is the current web3 B2B SaaS total addressable market (TAM)? In the last six months, 103 web3 companies generated revenue on-chain, the smallest of which recorded a few hundred dollars of sales & the largest, Ethereum, tallied $401m. Total Revenue, $M. of Revenue spent on Software. in startup market cap.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How is SMB SaaS doing today? Transaction Fees Growing Far Faster (38%) Than Software / SaaS License (21%). Both Bill and Shopifty have morphed over the years from almost pure SaaS companies to payments platforms built on top of a SaaS core. But Bill did it the hard way, and built the payment platforms itself.

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Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 336

SaaStr

APRIL 29, 2021

Shopify’s first quarter revenue: Q1 2021: $989 million Q1 2020: $470 million Q1 2019: $321 million Q1 2018: $214 million Q1 2017: $127 million Q1 2016: $73 million Q1 2015: $37 million Q1 2014: $19 million Q1 2013: $9 million. The Covid Boost for SaaS. But likely it’s below 100% excluding payments. Well, it’s murky.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 3, 2022

Few SaaS leaders have gone through more post-pandemic change than Shopify and Zoom. SaaS growth slowed to 10% year-over-year, down from a peak overall growth of almost 100% (!) Gross Margins declining toward 50% as payments, merchant services and more outpace the growth of SaaS subcriptions. More on that here.

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Payment Methods Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 277

Frontegg

MAY 28, 2022

With more and more businesses offering their services online, payment processing is now taking centerstage. Creating a secure and smooth payment pipeline is becoming increasingly important, with users expecting more in-app freedom with the ability to purchase or upgrade their accounts with just a few clicks.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

So AppFolio is a big vertical SaaS+ success story I frankly don’t know as much about as I should. So AppFolio is a quiet member of the 10x ARR club – SaaS for property management – $660m run-rate, $7.2B Gotta Radically More Efficient in 2023 This is really the theme of the year in SaaS and Cloud.

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Payment Services Payment Solutions SaaS Payments Payments 278

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We’ll see 2,500+ of the best SaaS founders, execs, and VCs June 6-7 at 2022 SaaStr Europa ! Chargebee is a recurring billing and subscription management tool that helps SaaS and SaaS-like businesses streamline Revenue Operations. Grab tickets here. . appeared first on SaaStr.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 30, 2023

20X year 1⃣ 12X year 2⃣ 5X year 3⃣ #deelspeed @deel [link] — Shuooo (@shuoshuooshuooo) January 23, 2023 When we look at SaaS companies’ success stories, everything looks great on their growth maps. Shuo Wang is the CRO and co-founder of Deel, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies.

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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

MARCH 27, 2023

Capchase Co-Founder & CEO Miquel Fernandez and 01 Advisors VP Kristen Clifford use data to show us what differentiates the best SaaS companies from the rest. The top SaaS companies are growing really fast, roughly at twice the rate of their peers. Very few or no services at all. Services generally have a lower gross margin.

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Stax

MARCH 17, 2025

The best ISVs go beyond simply providing merchant services. Talk to sales Why Enable PayPal for Your Merchants? Adding PayPal to your list of accepted payment methods opens up a range of benefits for you and your merchants alike. They also invest in their client’s success and help them thrive.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The payments landscape and how it affects businesses trying to grow in Asia. Podcast Full Interview: Audio Listen online or find it on more podcast services. In simple terms, we handle everything from payments to fraud management, to custom support and tax compliance, so that sellers can focus on growing their business.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Wherever you are in your revenue journey, adopting certain growth strategies can help you keep growing fast. An ICP aligns your product, sales, marketing, service, and executive teams to all focus on your highest-value accounts. Brex then scaled its payments business quickly. In the 1990s, it was JC Penney and Sears.

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SaaStr

JUNE 1, 2023

We’ll see 2,500+ of the best SaaS founders, execs, and VCs NEXT WEEK June 6-7 at 2022 SaaStr Europa ! Make enables individuals, teams, and enterprises across all verticals to create powerful custom solutions that scale their businesses faster than ever. Grab tickets here. SAP for Startups? It’s an unexpected story!

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SaaStr

APRIL 30, 2022

In the run up to SaaStr Europa 2022 in Barcelona on June 7-8 , we’re taking a look at some of the top all-time SaaStr Europa sessions. Average Revenue per Customer. Join us at SaaStr Europa 2022. So the first question is what made SaaS so successful. Customers love SaaS products and tools because it simply works.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Q4 sales numbers usually outperform the rest of the year thanks to year-end holidays and their associated shopping cycles — but how much does that trend carry over into software and SaaS sales? We’ve analyzed aggregate sales data to give you insights into just how important Q4 can be for your software, SaaS, or other digital goods business.

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Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Through strategic ISV partnerships, businesses can enhance their service offerings, streamline operations, and open new revenue streams. From a revenue perspective, these partnerships create new monetization opportunities and upsell potential. Payment gateways for seamless online transactions. What is an API?

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Stax

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

According to the Pew Research Institute , in 2022, a whopping 41% of Americans said they don’t use cash at all for any of their weekly purchases—a significant jump from 29% in 2018. FIS Global reports that in Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries, more than 90% of transactions processed at point-of-sale (POS) in 2023 were cashless.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We confirmed this by reviewing sales data from over 300 SaaS and software companies that use our billing platform. In November, software companies see 11% to 24% over the average monthly revenue. FastSpring’s billing platform supports over 3500 SaaS and software companies who have customers found in over 200 countries or territories.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

The SaaS industry has seen explosive growth in the past decadeand this is expected to continue this year. Data cited by Statista shows that the software as service is expected to hit $299 billion by the end of 2025. Part of this can be attributed to the SaaS model’s unique aspect of relying primarily on future revenue.

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Valuize Consulting

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In today’s competitive SaaS landscape, Customer Success has emerged as a vital strategic asset, driving revenue growth and long-term profitability. However, to fully unlock its potential, companies must go beyond qualitative insights and bring data into the decision-making process within Customer Success ranks and investments.

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FastSpring

MAY 25, 2023

FastSpring previously presented on SaaS fees pricing and packaging to combat stagflation in 2022, but this article is based on an updated presentation delivered in March 2023 by David Vogelpohl. This article offers tips for optimizing pricing and packaging of your SaaS products in a less-than-stellar economy: What is stagflation?

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yoursales

JANUARY 28, 2022

Sales Stack 2022 Sales Tools for Professional B2B Sales SALES STACK 2022: Sales Tools for. That's the main question we'll be seeking to answer starting 2022. When it comes to sales technology quite often sales tech isn't picked based on what YOU need, but based on what your network have been using for their sales process.

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OpenView Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

This year we look back at 2021 and forward to 2022, measuring how our past predictions have stood up to another tumultuous year and laying out what you can expect in 2022. Science, conscious consumers, and next-gen founders will drive ESG’ innovation in 2022. Join Steven’s research, take a short survey Growth Strategies in 2022.

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Baremetrics

JANUARY 12, 2022

This article is one such list, where we take a deep dive into cash flow modeling for SaaS businesses and the software that can help you do it. You take all of your assets , liabilities , revenues , expenses , investments, etc. In this article, we are going to summarize the six tools you should consider for cash flow modeling in 2022.

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User Pilot

JUNE 29, 2022

This data enables product managers, customer success, and marketing teams to detect friction points and unravel product growth opportunities. The customer segmentation process will allow you to create personalized in-app experiences and onboarding flows tailored to users’ specific cases. What can a customer segmentation tool provide?

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Stax

JUNE 20, 2024

The SaaS space is one of the most dynamic industries out there, which is why smart comapnies team up with strategic partners to drive growth and innovation. Enter ISVs, which play a crucial role in enhancing and extending the capabilities of SaaS solutions. Its purpose? To foster symbiotic relationships that drive mutual growth.

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Stax

AUGUST 26, 2024

The year 2024 is a special one for everyone at Stax because we’re celebrating a decade of transforming the payments industry and supporting our merchants and partners with innovative technologies and unwavering support. Launching PayFac and ISV solutions In 2019 and 2020, Stax became more than just a payment processor for merchants.

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SaaSOptics

MARCH 10, 2022

It’s common for companies to have digitized some of their financial processes. While this is a step in the right direction, there are gaps in many processes that companies currently use that finance and billing tools can fill. Utilizing ePay tools makes sending invoices and receiving customer their payments easy. SaaSOptics.

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Point Nine Land

JUNE 18, 2023

Everything you always wanted to know about cohort analysis (but were afraid to ask) Back in 2012, I wrote a blog post titled “Know your user cohorts” , which began like this: “One of the most important tools to better understand the usage of a web application — or a service, a game or a mobile app, it doesn’t matter — is a cohort analysis.

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Payrix

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of software, Embedded Payments have emerged as a crucial element for software companies aiming to grow their business, enhance customer experiences, and streamline transactions for consumers. Embedding payments into the platform experience makes this possible for software companies to deliver on those expectations.

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Point Nine Land

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

One of the lessons I, along with many other founders and investors, have learned in my roughly 15-year journey in SaaS investing is that most businesses adopt new technologies at a painfully slow pace. ServiceTitan, a leading vertical SaaS for home services, penetrated 1% of its core TAM of 900,000 home services businesses.

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AI SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Artificial Intelligence 119

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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SaaStr

AUGUST 7, 2020

359: The Secrets to Vertical Growth, What it Really Takes to Build a $1B SaaS Company with Matt Garratt, SVP, Managing Partner @ Salesforce Ventures, Trisha Price, Chief Product Officer @ nCino and David Schmaier, CEO & Founder @ Vlocity. There’s a lot of services. This episode is sponsored by Linode.

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Payment Solutions Pricing Payments Payment Services 210

OPEXEngine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

When it comes to IPOs, 2021 was an excellent year for SaaS companies. Accelerated digital transformation across industries put SaaS companies firmly on the hypergrowth path. According to Gartner , the SaaS industry has grown from $35 billion in 2015 to $145 billion in 2021. Focus on a multi-year horizon.

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