SaaStr

MAY 27, 2025

Lemkin (@jasonlk) May 27, 2025 10 Unexpected Learnings from SVB’s 2025 State of the Markets Report Beyond the AI boom headlines, the 1H’25 data reveals surprising shifts that could reshape how we think about venture capital, startup operations, and the innovation economy.

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USIO

JANUARY 2, 2025

The payments landscape is evolving rapidly, and businesses that stay ahead of these trends will be best positioned for success. Here’s a look at the top 8 payment predictions for 2025—focusing SaaS payments, disbursements, and invoice print/mail,—to help your business adapt and thrive in the future.

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USIO

JUNE 10, 2025

Let’s dive into why escheatment is still a challenge in 2025—and how Usio makes the process smooth, compliant, and user-friendly. In 2025, people expect faster refunds, better communication, and more flexibility. Escheatment 2025 Snapshot Final Take Escheatment doesn’t have to be a hassle—for your team or your customers.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

AI Demo Stage SaaStr Annual provides a comprehensive view of the current B2B landscape, emerging trends, and competitive movements. And a full half of 2025 will be dedicated in the latest in AI for B2B, including 100+ of the best new players in B2B AI presenting on our new AI Demo Stage! Pull together the team.

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Clouded Judgement

JUNE 17, 2025

Subscribe now Overall Trends When looking at the aggregate net new ARR added in Q1, it doesn’t pain the best picture. Change in 2025 Consensus Revenue Estimates Tying all of these metrics together is another one of my favorites: the change in revenue consensus estimates for the 2025 calendar year.

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SaaStr

JUNE 22, 2025

The IPO market has been … on fire in 2025. Perhaps most importantly, Navan is on track to achieve profitability in 2025, addressing the market’s newfound emphasis on sustainable unit economics over pure growth. valuation, paused roadshow but still targeting 2025) Potential Candidates: Stripe (payments processing, $91.5B

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SaaStr

JUNE 2, 2025

These deals highlight the critical importance of database infrastructure in powering next-generation AI applications and signal an accelerating consolidation trend in the B2B and SaaS industry. rose to 30.8%, and experts predict a record number of SaaS mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2025.

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SaaStr

JUNE 6, 2025

G2 has its latest Buyer Behavior report out and while most of its take-aways are things we know or should know, it’s a wake-up call for anyone thinking AI isn’t important in their category: 🚀 Top 5 SaaStr Learnings from G2’s 2025 Buyer Behavior Report 1.

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Payrix

JANUARY 28, 2025

In this episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, host Ian Hillis welcomes Matt Downs, President of Worldpay for Platforms, to discuss software-led payments predictions for 2025 and beyond. Navigating market dynamics in 2025 and beyond Matt emphasized the cyclical nature of the payments industry, likening it to a pendulum.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Sydney Sloan, CMO at G2 and SaaStr fan favorite, shares insights from G2’s annual buyer behavior report to help prep you for the 2025 buying cycles. T he good news is that G2’s data shows that more people are going to be buying software in 2025 than in 2024 , with only 6% saying they are going to buy less. The promise of AI.

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SaaStr

MARCH 27, 2025

So 2025 is Good Times Again. 2025 is already even much better. The trend isn’t behind us. 2024 was good, as most SaaS leaders saw growth reaccelerate toward the end of the year. And 2024 was really good in B2B AI. Google buying Wiz for $32 Billion is the icing on the cake. And Zylo’s recent data confirms this.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

And per Sapphire Ventures , 2025 is starting off similarly. year-over-year from the start of 2025 This look at VC deals overall since 2019 show the trend even more viscerally. The post Sapphire Ventures: VC Deals in B2B Start 2025 Down Another -8% appeared first on SaaStr.

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The Daily Egg

MARCH 17, 2021

In fact, with CRM revenues expected to reach over $80 billion by 2025, it’s crucial to keep up to date. Our guide will detail the key CRM trends to watch out […]. The post The 5 CRM Trends To Watch in 2021 appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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SaaStr

APRIL 4, 2025

So we’ll have ~20 of the latest AI start-ups from YCombinator at a special YC Demo Pod area at 2025 SaaStr Annual! Come meet them (and also watch 100+ present live at our first AI Demo Stage ) at 2025 SaaStr Annual, May 13-15 in SF Bay!! Here’s more on a dozen of them to meet IRL!:

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

A huge congrats to Team @owner for a record start to 2025!! Join @owner pic.twitter.com/zaiPTpMEbM — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) February 1, 2025 Sarah Du, CEO Alloy Automation Sarah Du is the CEO of Alloy Automation, a Series A company backed by Andreessen Horowitz. New restaurants up +31% in 1 month!

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

But like many things my views have evolved "The Rise of CRO: The Challenges of Unchecked Growth" @davegerhardt + @jasonlk pic.twitter.com/VL3S6MAFOw — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) June 11, 2024 Three trends have fueled the rise of hiring COOs and CROs closer to $10m ARR than $50M ARR: Faster Growth.

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SaaStr

JUNE 16, 2025

pic.twitter.com/VXSqDIuTZT — Alex Clayton (@afc) June 13, 2025 AI Fueling Unprecedented Growth Databricks just announced they’re targeting a $3.7 That would make them the fastest-growing infrastructure company in the [link] (public software companies) data set. billion revenue run-rate by July, with year-over-year growth of 50%.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Looking Ahead: The Future of Vertical SaaS As we look to 2025, 2026 and beyond, several trends are emerging: Industry Consolidation : Successful vertical SaaS players are becoming platforms, acquiring or partnering with complementary solutions.

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Buffer Resources

MAY 5, 2025

In this fully updated guide, you’ll find all the current Facebook ad dimensions, file types, and technical details you need to create standout ads in 2025.  Make use of the Meta Ad Library : It’s a great tool for researching trends, checking out competitors, or just gathering ideas for your next campaign.

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Buffer Resources

JANUARY 13, 2025

With all the changes on the horizon, it’s safe to say that social media will look a little different in 2025. Lia Haberman , social media consultant and writer of the ICYMI newsletter predicts that 2025 will be the year brands and creators start thinking of themselves as media empires. Let’s get into it.

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 6, 2025

” So what 2025 customer success trends can we anticipate? Trend 1: Customer teams strengthen their revenue focus. “In 2025, owning a growth target will follow suit. 2025 will be the year we find balance in the form of sustainable, profitable growth. Trend 2: AI and automation become transformative.

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SaaStr

MARCH 24, 2025

— James McGillicuddy (@jpmcuddy) March 20, 2025 #9. at 2025 SaaStr Annual, May 13-15 in SF Bay. It will be about making every interaction much better. Does your AI do that? Its incredible. There will be a $1B/year digital mind in the near future. Or are you still focused on users input data? Or … Fall Behind. Screenshot

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Buffer Resources

MAY 20, 2025

And, as of February 2025, almost a third (around 29%) of Threads users were aged between 25 and 34 years, Statista reports. Annie-Mai’s Girl Power Marketing shares tips, tricks, trends, and the latest social media news to keep her content current. The 18-24-year-old cohort comes in second place, at 20%.

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Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. 2025 Rate Cut Expectations The Fed’s “Dot Plot” shows where each member expects rates to be each year. The Dot Plot released on Wednesday showed an expectation of 2 rate cuts in 2025. in 2025 (with the projection being 2.2%

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SaaStr

MAY 21, 2025

link] — Akshay Krishnaswamy (@hyperindexed) May 5, 2025 5 Interesting Learnings: 1. Adjusted Free Cash Flow Margins Have Nearly Doubled Palantir reported adjusted free cash flow of $370 million in Q1 2025, representing a 42% margin. 24% GAAP profit margins! We are early. The company now sits on $5.4 billion and $1.8

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User Pilot

MAY 17, 2025

In this post, we’ll take you through 10 mobile app development trends and the mobile app development changes shaping 2025. Mobile app development trends In 2025, app developers are moving quicker, using smarter tools, and finding easier ways to create better experiences for users across all kinds of mobile devices.

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BetterCloud

APRIL 30, 2025

Introducing the 2025 State of SaaS report ! Every year we explore ITs biggest challenges and concerns, trends in SaaS management, and what the future holds – making this the industrys largest and longest running research of its kind. Were seeing a growing trend of greater IT control of IT resources.

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The Moz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Looking for guidance to create an SEO strategy in 2025? Discover the top SEO trends with predictions from 23 search experts.

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Scytale

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In 2025, cybersecurity remains a critical focus for organizations worldwide. As technology continues to evolve, compliance industry trends and requirements adapt accordingly. Compliance trends in 2025 continue to be influenced by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain, and cloud computing.

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User Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Analytics reports: Besides tracking user activity, you can also visualize product usage data and analyze user journeys with various reports like funnel, path, cohort, and trend analysis. In terms of product analytics, Whatfix offers a few reports like funnel and trend analysis.

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SaaStr

APRIL 6, 2025

10 AI Trends in SaaS Right Now with SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin on LIVE SaaStr Workshop Wednesday #2. The Top 10 Customer Success Metrics Investors Care About in 2025 with Gainsight CEO Nick Mehta #5. But Wont Be Profitable Until $125 Billion in Revenue, Per Bloomberg #5.

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How To Buy Saas

JUNE 18, 2025

Our analysis below explores the top 7 countries pushing full-stack AI in 2025, the user perspective on AI’s origins, and how end-users actually feel about these cutting-edge tools. In 2025, U.S. Cloud & AI Services Microsoft Build 2025 expanded AI across Copilot (Windows 11, M365), AI Foundry, and scientific agent tools.

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The SaaS CFO

JANUARY 28, 2025

I recently sat down with Jim Williams, Managing Director at GLC Advisors, to discuss the current state […] The post Software M&A Trends for 2025: Insights from GLC Advisors appeared first on The SaaS CFO. If you have a SaaS business performing well financially, you can still get funded and/or exit for nice ARR multiples.

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Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The conversation unpacked notable trends, challenges, and opportunities for software companies navigating this dynamic landscape. While this trend offers businesses a way to offset processing expenses, it has also drawn increased scrutiny from regulators and brands. We’re here. Things that they should be keeping an eye on.

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Buffer Resources

DECEMBER 10, 2024

January 2025 🗓️ Monthly themes and events National Mentoring Month National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Paris Fashion Week (January 20–25) Dry January What began as a UK public health campaign in 2013 has since become a worldwide movement. Alright then — calendar at the ready?

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SaaStr

APRIL 13, 2025

link] — Marc Benioff (@Benioff) March 29, 2025 In most cases, AI wont outright kill SaaS B2B startups now or even soon. 10 Trends To Watch Right Now. @AdeccoGroup boosted job placements from 70% to 100%partnering with humans means better outcomes for everyone. More positions filled, smoother hiring processes. Have you stepped up?

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SaaStr

MARCH 17, 2025

2025 is year that AI takes over all of support and customer success that isnt sales. And this trend is accelerating. But for most, these trends are probably irreversible. This is how the 2 related but different categories are segmenting out. A lot of support is questions and problems from existing customers. It still is today.

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