SaaStr

JULY 19, 2025

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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SaaStr

MAY 23, 2025

When SaaStr Fund made the first investment in RevenueCat back in 2018, nobody could have predicted that this “simple API for managing in-app subscriptions” would become the infrastructure powering 33% of all mobile subscription apps and reach a $500M valuation in 2025. ” required weeks of developer time to answer.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In 2006, BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte set out to define a category around financial operations for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). ’ Bill is approaching half a million customers, so has a good pulse on small businesses. With SMBs, the smallest business is owner-operated. I already have a solution.”

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Its product provides software to spas and salons but it’s not new (the first salon software came out in the 80s), and neither is a lot of the vertical software getting hot today. Consumers now also expect to talk to businesses through digital means. That’s already pretty good, but even more so today.

SaaS Payments

SaaStr

AUGUST 7, 2025

Basic Information-Based Web Apps (No Customer Data Collection): Green Light Think Squarespace on steroids. These are content-heavy sites, company pages, documentation hubs, or simple informational applications that don’t collect or process user data beyond basic analytics. No sensitive data means no major compliance concerns.

Software Review

USIO

JUNE 27, 2025

If you’re running a business today, chances are you’re already relying on APIs in some form—whether you realize it or not. But when it comes to payments, API solutions are more than just tech—they’re a practical tool for improving speed, security, and efficiency. What Are API Solutions in Payments?

Payment Solutions

Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The world of Embedded Payments saw remarkable developments in 2024, shaping strategies and innovations across the industry. In a compelling discussion on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast, Ian Hillis hosted payments veterans Ella Aguirre and Michael Veatch to reflect on the past year.

Payments

Payrix

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In the latest episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, Ian Hillis speaks with Brad Pinneke , VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, about one of the most important decisions software companies face today: choosing the right payments partner.

Payments

USIO

JULY 1, 2025

Let’s be honest: payments used to be a pain. If you’re a SaaS founder, product leader, or engineer, you’ve probably stared down the barrel of a tangled payment integration wondering, “Why does something so essential feel so unnecessarily complicated?” The truth is, the world of embedded payments has evolved—dramatically.

Payments

FastSpring

MAY 20, 2025

In todays digital-first economy, expanding into high-growth markets isnt just an opportunity for global businesses its a necessity. Supporting country-specific debit networks, mobile wallets, and bank transfer schemes gives buyers seamless and trusted payment options. The shift away from credit cards isnt unique to India. The appeal?

Payment Methods

Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Billing system migration is the process of replacing your existing billing system with a new one. Billing system migration is painstaking without a proper plan in place. Some of the pitfalls that come with unplanned billing migration are faulty revenue reporting, data duplication, and customer churn.

Payment Solutions

FastSpring

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When you’re expanding your software business into new regions, industry benchmarking data can help you make better strategic decisions by answering important questions about business in the region. How can businesses best position their subscription products for success in the Asian market?

Merchant Services

USIO

JULY 14, 2025

That’s where embedded payments come in. Whether you’re building a SaaS product, launching a curated box service, or running a subscription model, embedded payments aren’t just a backend upgrade. They’re the silent force behind a seamless user experience and a more scalable business. What Are Embedded Payments?

Payments

USIO

MAY 23, 2025

If you’re still relying on manual payout processes, paper checks, or disconnected systems, you’re more vulnerable than you think. But here’s the good news: digital disbursements offer a faster, smarter, and far more secure way to manage outbound payments. Digital Disbursements Reduce Fraud and Payment Errors 1.

Payment Services

SaaStr

AUGUST 4, 2025

We just witnessed something remarkable in the eCommerce data that every B2B founder in the broader space needs to understand. For B2B founders, this is the playbook : Start with a simple, elegant solution for one market (D2C), then use that foundation to capture adjacent markets (B2B) that have 10x the transaction sizes.

Payment Methods

Payrix

JANUARY 10, 2025

Ian Hillis welcomes David Blair, Senior Director of Product Management at Worldpay for Platforms, on PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast to explore the critical roles of merchant underwriting and onboarding for software providers. Check out this helpful blog: The essential elements of merchant underwriting for software companies.

Merchant Services

USIO

AUGUST 8, 2025

Key Takeaways Real-time payments (RTP) are transforming treasury from a reactive to a proactive function. The Treasury Revolution Is Happening in Real Time If you’ve ever waited days for a payment to clear, you know the frustration and the risk. But thanks to the rise of real-time payments (RTP) , those days are numbered.

Payments

USIO

JUNE 12, 2025

Embedded payments are becoming the backbone of modern commerce, and no one explains it better than our CEO, Louis Hoch. In a recent episode of the PayPod podcast, Louis joined host Kevin Rosenquist to unpack what’s driving the evolution of payments – from invisible infrastructure to intelligent automation. And so does speed.

Payments

SaaStr

JULY 9, 2025

The B2B Parallel : Like the best B2B companies, NVIDIA created switching costs through their software stack (drivers, development tools, APIs). Build the infrastructure that makes your solution sticky and creates natural expansion opportunities. Make your product the center of a larger ecosystem, not just a point solution.

SaaS Payments

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Like most business owners, your instincts tell you to hop on the bandwagon and launch an online store for your business. But launching your eCommerce store is just half the equationaccepting payments efficiently and effectively is a whole different ball game. of retail sales in 2025, amounting to $6.862 trillion.

Payment Methods

Stax

JULY 22, 2025

How many business applications does your company use? Most businesses use dozens of web applications and software to manage daily operations. Solutions to manage finances, communication tools, project management apps and many other solutions are used daily to keep your business in business.

Payments

SaaStr

JANUARY 20, 2025

What To Do Next Audit your current payment/finance offerings Survey your customers about their financial pain points Start conversations with embedded finance providers Focus on partners who can scale globally with you Remember: In SaaS, revenue diversity is power. But the window for being early won’t last forever.

Payments

SaaStr

JUNE 29, 2025

I dream about clients telling me, ‘Hey, I did not receive my payment today. ” In Y Combinator’s 10-week program, Deel burned through 20% of their time selling a payments platform that nobody wanted. ” The Discovery : Companies didn’t just need payments—they needed payments plus compliance.

Payment Services

Stax

JUNE 18, 2025

Software tailored to your industry? Unlike horizontal SaaS solutions that serve a broad range of businesses, vertical SaaS solutions are designed with deep knowledge of specific markets—making them more intuitive, efficient, and impactful. these software companies are able to develop deep expertise in those niches.

Merchant Services

Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For many founding teams, pricing is one of the most difficult and complex decisions for the business. Many mid-market software companies price with the goal of revenue maximization, negotiating for the highest possible price in each sale. The value of your business is the discounted sum of all its future profits.

SaaS Payments

SaaStr

JUNE 7, 2025

New spending data from Ramp reveals a possible trend: end user AI adoption may be hitting its first growth slow down. businesses has reached an incredible 41.7% But it’s just one data point, albeit across many Ramp customers. But it’s just one data point, albeit across many Ramp customers.

Payment Services

SaaStr

JULY 30, 2025

The Complete Guide to Vibe Coding: 14 Hard-Won Lessons for Building Your First Commercial App I recently spent almost 100 hours working to vibe code a commercial grade app. Think B2B SaaS platforms (“CRUD”), apps handling some sensitive data, products with complex workflows and user management. The reality?

Underperforming Technical Team

Stax

JUNE 3, 2025

The term SaaS platform gets tossed around a lotbut what does it actually mean, and why does it matter for today’s software companies? Whether you’re building your first product or scaling an established solution, understanding the SaaS platform model is essential for long-term growth. Contact sales What is a SaaS Platform?

Payment Services

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. As a business owner, you just cant afford to ignore these statistics. But selecting a good payment solution can be overwhelming.

Payment Services

Payrix

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

At Payrix from Worldpay, we see the potential in empowering software platforms to deliver valuable financial products seamlessly within their user experience. Meet some of our experts driving this shift for our software partners and see how Embedded Finance can enhance your platform’s revenue, customer loyalty, and growth potential.

Payments

USIO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Efficient and reliable payment systems play a crucial role in maintaining vendor relationships, the backbone of every successful business. Digital disbursements have emerged as a powerful tool, not only streamlining payment processes but also fostering trust and collaboration between companies and their vendors.

Payment Services

USIO

MARCH 7, 2025

Managing payments efficiently isnt just a convenienceits a necessity. For companies handling high volumes of transactions, traditional payment systems often lead to inefficiencies, hidden costs, and unnecessary complexity. Minimizing Chargebacks and Fraud Fraudulent transactions and chargebacks can drain business resources.

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SaaStr

APRIL 30, 2025

ServiceTitan, the operating system for the trades, continues to scale impressively, with $772M in FY25 revenue, $800m+ ARR and a clear path to $1B ARR. Net Dollar Retention >110% and GDR of >95%: The Power of Being a True Operating System ServiceTitans NRR consistently exceeds 110%, even with SMB-heavy customers. Thats rare.

Payments

Stax

MAY 13, 2025

When leveraged strategically, these services can become a key driver of business growth. With the right provider, merchant services can improve your checkout experience, increase cash flow, and unlock valuable business insights. We’ll also outline how to choose the best payment solutions for your unique business needs.

Merchant Services

USIO

JUNE 9, 2025

You’re here because someone—maybe your CEO, maybe your investor, maybe your gut—told you that owning payments could be a game-changer for your platform. But here’s the part that gets glossed over: how you own payments matters. Should you become a full Payment Facilitator (PayFac)? First, What Is a Payment Facilitator (PayFac)?

Payment Services

USIO

AUGUST 1, 2025

A candid look at payment monetization and why so many SaaS platforms are still waiting for results. If you’re a SaaS CFO or finance leader who decided to monetize payments, the pitch probably sounded like a no-brainer: embed payments, flip the switch, and watch a new revenue stream flow in. You signed the agreement.

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FastSpring

JULY 29, 2025

SaaS, software, and mobile app companies are always chasing the next logos, stacking pipeline, and are obsessing over booked revenue. If you’re looking for a payment services provider and merchant of record to help you grow your subscription business, we can help. How FastSpring can help with both ARR and NRR. Interested?

Merchant Services