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Why Venture Capitalists Are Doubling Down on Technology

OPEXEngine

Technology is reshaping the economy, and it starts with venture capital. Technology was a driving force behind the boom in venture investments over the past decade. We also see this with moonshot innovations, such as self-driving car companies, which require expensive, long-lasting development cycles.

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Why Venture Capitalists Are Doubling Down on Technology

OPEXEngine

Technology is reshaping the economy, and it starts with venture capital. Technology was a driving force behind the boom in venture investments over the past decade. We also see this with moonshot innovations, such as self-driving car companies, which require expensive, long-lasting development cycles.

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Micro Startup Acquisition: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Selling Small Startups

Neil Patel

For example, HR and finance SaaS vendor Workday bought Scout RFP (a San Francisco startup with a team of 8) for $540 million. The innovation and ability to push a startup idea into production mean the team has skills and knowledge that is invaluable to an established company. Want to cash in on the micro acquisition boom? Key Features.

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Understanding the SaaS business model

ProfitWell

Ever since John Koenig first coined the term “SaaS” back in 2005, the software-as-a-service industry has been one of the fastest-moving and creative in the world. The SaaS business model powering all of this activity is startlingly unique, still young, and inextricably tied to the power of cloud computing. What is SaaS?

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Funding in the Time of Coronavirus with Mark Suster (Video + Transcript)

SaaStr

They see it where SaaS companies might trade at 13 times, 15 times, 17 times trailing. That happens in venture capital, and that’s happening right now. Every venture capitalist is stress testing his or her own portfolio. When uncertainty passes, VC funds have plenty of dry capital to put to work.

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38 Bright Asian SaaS Stars

SaaStock

When we announced a few weeks ago that we would be bringing our leading SaaS conference to Asia, and running it in Hong Kong, many locals thanked us for choosing the city. Their solutions span a wide range of verticals: from E-commerce, HR and Health to collaboration, infrastructure and AI. Founders : William Tien. Founded : 2011.