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Only 11% of Unicorn Exits Are IPOs Now (Down from 53%)

SaaStr

New research from Professor Ilya Strebulaev at Stanford University Graduate School of Business reveals a dramatic shift in how unicorns exit. A brief recovery to 24% in 2023, then back down to 11% in 2024. Most $1B+ Exits Aren’t IPOs Anymore. In fact, only 11% are. What changed?

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

SaaStr

The numbers validated this quickly: 2018: 100 apps, $1M tracked revenue 2020: Series A at $15M 2021: 6,000+ apps, $1B+ tracked revenue, Series B at $300M valuation SaaStr Fund’s bet wasn’t just on the founders or the technologyit was on the inevitable shift toward subscription-first mobile business models.

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The Sheer Momentum You Need For an Enduring IPO in SaaS: 63% Average Growth

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billion Business : Construction management software Procore demonstrated steady growth with revenue increasing from $289.2 billion Business : IoT platform for fleet management and industrial operations Samsara’s revenue more than doubled between fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021 (ending 30 January 2021). million in 2019 to $400.3

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Figma's S-1: A PLG Powerhouse

Tom Tunguz

It reveals a product-led growth (PLG) business with a remarkable trajectory. For every dollar spent on sales & marketing in 2023, Figma generated a dollar of new gross profit in 2024. Given its high growth & unique business model, how should the market value Figma? Yesterday, Figma filed its beautifully designed S-1.

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Cloud-Based Solutions: The Sky Is the Limit for Retail Success

Speaker: Ryan Bryers, SVP of Global Engineering

While many businesses still rely on store-level infrastructure, it's time to embrace the unlimited potential of the cloud! It's about unlocking unparalleled flexibility and driving business agility. July 26th, 2023 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 5:30pm BST Save your seat today!

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5 Interesting Learnings from Palantir at $2.7 Billion in ARR

SaaStr

Growth Has Re-Accelerated Fueled by commercial and government contracts, and by AI-related demand in both, Palantir is seeing growth re-accelerate from 2023. When it IPO’d, commercial customers were a tiny bit of their business. Let’s dig in. 5 Interesting Learnings: #1. Pretty impressive. #2. And revenue is up +55%.

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HubSpot Co-Founder and Chairman Brian Halligan on SaaS Markets, Board Meetings, and AI’s Impact

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.” The SaaS Market Has Turned a Corner According to Brian, who sees the market through multiple lenses as HubSpot’s Chairman and through his role at Sequoia Growth and Propeller VC, the SaaS downturn that dominated 2022-2023 ended recently. “It felt like we came out of the recession in Q3 of 2024,” Brian noted.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

October 26th, 2023 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 5:30pm BST Save your seat today and elevate your understanding of the evolving consumer landscape and the future of commerce!

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Retail Tech: Empower Associates, Optimize CX, and Boost Productivity

Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.

June 14th, 2023 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 5:30pm BST

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Navigating the Product Tightrope: Balancing Innovation and Current User Demands

Speaker: Jason Brett - Founder & Chief Product Officer, Product Coffee

Through real-world examples and expert guidance, you will gain valuable insights into effectively managing the tension between innovation and current user demands, ultimately leading to the development of products that delight customers while driving business growth.

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Top Fraud and Payment Trends for 2023: What SaaS Pros Need to Know

This report outlines the most common types of fraud to look out for in 2023 and offers merchant-reported preferred best practices to help minimize fraud losses. How fraud changes based on the size of business. In the report, you’ll find: The scale and type of fraud seen in the global marketplace.

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10 Keys to AI Success in 2023

An organization’s path to AI success can be full of obstacles, from a proper assessment of its own AI maturity, to a better alignment between business and technical teams, many factors can influence the outcomes. While AI progress is hard, companies don’t have to get stuck in an endless loop of inertia on their path to value-driven AI.

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Retail Reimagined: What It Means To Be An Innovative Retailer

Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist

In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year. Join DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist, for this idea-sparking session on how to reimagine and reinvigorate the retail business model.

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When Customers Win, You Win: How to Deliver Value That Transforms Your Customer Experience

Speaker: Donna Weber - Customer Onboarding Expert

This valuable session will help you: Learn what neuroscience has to do with customer onboarding Move from a transactional focus to partnering with new customers Deliver customer value to transform their business and yours July 19, 2023 at 9:30am PST, 12:30pm EST, 5:30pm GMT

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts.