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The Real Story Behind B2B SaaS Growth Today: What Maxio’s Data from 2,400+ Private Companies Tell Us

SaaStr

Randy combines deep operational expertise in SaaS with a unique perspective on B2B growth metrics, having analyzed data from thousands of private companies through Maxio’s platform. Growth had dropped to 14% across 2,000+ B2B companies. Even AI companies aren’t growing as fast as cybersecurity right now.

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Patterns Across 5 Years of YC Investing

Tom Tunguz

Cybersecurity and industrial/manufacturing are the two fastest growing categories. B2B companies have increased their share from roughly 80 to 90% over the last five years, which is a parallel to the broader venture industry. The significant growth isn’t in speculative tech, but in essential tools for manufacturing, security, and B2B.

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MNTN and Hinge Health IPOs: No, You Don’t Need $500m ARR to IPO. But You Do Need ~50%+ Growth

SaaStr

So we’ve just had 2 more B2B IPOs that aren’t 100% “traditional” SaaS per se, but still great B2B software leaders to learn from: MNTN and Hinge Health. But 50% growth at $200m+ ARR remains the bar for a successful B2B IPO. That’s the big take-away. If … if … you have the growth.

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The Latest SaaS IPO is a Re-IPO. Expect More of Them

SaaStr

Net net, there are a lot more SaaS and B2B IPOs coming in 2025-2027 than most folks realize. Why wasn’t there more buzz? It’s a good one: $813m in ARR Growing 25%+ (financials are a bit complex) 114% NRR Very profitable (Rule of “44”) With the founder still CEO after 20 years!! Because it’s not just new names.

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Mastering Growth in the AI Era: How to Stand Out, Acquire Customers, and Raise VC Dollars with B Capital, Zetta, and Glasswing

SaaStr

This represents an under-recognized opportunity for B2B AI startups focusing on compliance, risk management, and administrative controls. The Governance Opportunity Many organizations are testing AI infrastructure that lacks governance controls. Large enterprises have an immediate need for governance solutions to handle AI at scale.

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Doubling Down: Luci Fonseca, Partner at Base10 Partners

SaaStr

“Doubling Down” is a new series where we hear from top B2B SaaS investors on their most recent activities and takes on the current market. We recently led a [ $50M series B ] investment in Todyl, which is a modular cybersecurity platform for small and medium businesses. Check that out here.

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What is Good B2B Content? Content Leaders on 9 Must-Haves for Standing Out From the B2B Crowd

Buffer Resources

Inaccurate, packed with "filler," or completely AI-generated — bad B2B (business-to-business) content is easy to spot and even easier to find online. But what makes B2B content good ? According to one study, it also costs over $50 billion annually due to wasted resources alone. Tough question. Interview them.

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