SaaStr

JUNE 6, 2025

AI Is No Longer a Nice-to-Have — 88% of power users won’t even shortlist software without AI functionality The Reality : 88% of power users won’t even shortlist software without AI functionality The Action : Stop treating AI as a feature differentiator. Align sales comp with net revenue retention, not initial ACV 3.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 8, 2023

The role of finance in SaaS is changing. No longer are finance teams the traditional “bean counters” of ages past. IVP Partner Michael Miao explains, “The role and the scope of the modern finance team has changed dramatically in the last decade. SaaStr Workshop Wednesdays are LIVE every Wednesday. Sign up for free.

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Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The conversation unpacked notable trends, challenges, and opportunities for software companies navigating this dynamic landscape. Michael noted that software partners now demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of payments, driven by improved access to educational resources and prior experience with payment relationships.

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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.

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Blulogix

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By BluLogix Team Revenue Recognition: Ensuring Compliance and Accuracy What is RevRec and how does it impact accurate reporting for compliance and financial integrity? Regulatory Compliance : Compliance with accounting standards is crucial to avoid legal issues and penalties.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

To operate as an integrated software vendor (ISV) or payment facilitator, a software company requires a relationship with an acquiring bank and a payment processor. Choosing the right payment processor is key for software companies. Learn more about Embedded Finance. in-person) and card-not-present (i.e. online) payments.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This setup is commonly used in marketplaces, software platforms, or businesses that facilitate payments for a network of sellers, service providers, or smaller businesses. The master merchant simplifies the onboarding process for sub-merchants by handling the complexities of payment integration, security requirements, and compliance.

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SaaStr

JUNE 9, 2025

from IPO price Key Learning : Home services software proved that vertical SaaS can command premium valuations even in challenging categories CoreWeave (03/27/2025) IPO Size : $1.5B ServiceTitan’s strong performance likely reflects high-quality recurring revenue from essential workflow software.

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Payrix

APRIL 28, 2025

That expectation has driven software companies to build and grow their platforms rooted in customer centricity. As the demand for seamless platform experiences intensifies, theres only one way for software companies to effectively deliver on customer-centric strategies: with a digital-first approach.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

After experiencing the pain of managing software subscriptions first-hand, Cristina, Cledara ‘s Founder and CEO, decided to build a platform that was 100% focused on the customer and solved that very issue. Insight Assurance is a professional services firm providing cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and tax services.

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SaaStr

MARCH 18, 2025

Software engineering teams have been early adopters of AI coding assistants precisely because they provide an immediate, measurable lift. This represents an under-recognized opportunity for B2B AI startups focusing on compliance, risk management, and administrative controls. This is exactly backward.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 11, 2022

Its software sets HR free to do great work and be more strategic, which helps the entire organization do the same. Drata is the world’s most advanced security and compliance automation platform with the mission to help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects.

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Payrix

APRIL 17, 2025

A payment facilitator (or PayFac) is a software platforms all-in-one payment processing solution. Today, many software companies are opting to include PayFac capabilities directly into their platforms. A payment facilitator manages compliance with payment network rules and other financial regulations.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

is a software training company that focuses on helping end users and companies be more productive. From the beginning, the company’s goal has been to help users achieve more with their software tools. Laika is an enterprise-ready compliance platform that lets growing companies compete on the same level as any large organization.

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SaaStr

APRIL 15, 2022

It brings three products into one system: all-inclusive accounts payable automation, software-enabled corporate cards, and simplified employee expense reimbursements. Trusted by finance teams and travelers alike, TripActions leverages real-time data to help companies keep traveling employees safe, reduce spend, and drive productivity.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Capchase is your founder-friendly financing solution. Our suite of financial tools makes it easy to turn recurring revenue into flexible growth financing. Pilot’s leading team of US-based experts, supported by elegant software, delivers world-class bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services trusted by growing businesses like yours.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Our mission is to build powerful and secure cloud software for subscription businesses of all sizes, with a strong emphasis on good design and ease of use. Embedded finance has everything to do with the flow of money. StratusGreen is a leading provider of cloud computing solutions and services for emerging and mid-sized businesses.

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SaaStr

APRIL 28, 2022

Pleo offers smart company cards that enable employees to buy the things they need for work, all while keeping a company’s finance team in control of spending. Our mission at Vanta is to be a layer of trust on top of cloud services, to secure the internet, increase trust in software companies, and keep consumer data safe.

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Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In today’s fast-tracked financial landscape, billing software has become a need. That is why most modern SaaS and subscription-based businesses have transitioned to using a good billing software, reducing their workload by a great deal. A billing software is the ultimate solution to your growing business’s complex needs.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Integrated payments are payment processing capabilities that are incorporated into a software companys platform to provide their user base with the ability to accept and manage payments for their businesses. Often, software customers have to hop from system to system and spend time reconciling their payments against their sales.

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Scytale

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When it comes to keeping your business secure and meeting regulatory requirements, two big concepts often pop up: penetration testing and compliance audits. Beyond compliance, it simply makes good business sense. What are Compliance Audits? Both are essential, but they’re not the same thing. Sounds intimidating, right?

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Teleport’s Zero-Trust security approach makes it the tool of choice for CISOs and compliance officers, but developers love it because their experience accessing everything from SSH and Windows servers to databases to Kubernetes to web applications is simply easier. #2. What’s an “exit” you’re particularly proud of?

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Tom Tunguz

JULY 8, 2021

And there are DeFi exchanges, short for decentralized finance, which enable trades of tokens between two people directly without an exchange in the middle. Software vendors - a software ecosystem is blossoming around crypto. Software spans many categories. Exchanges come in two flavors. I’m eager to learn more.

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Payrix

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In the latest episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, host Ian Hillis sits down with Candice Raybourn, Head of Partner Activation at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, to discuss the crucial topic of PCI compliance. Candice underscores the financial and reputational risks associated with non-compliance.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

From hiring to onboarding, employee scheduling, and HR compliance, there are dozens of responsibilities being juggled. That’s why HR software has become so popular over the years. Interested in getting HR software, but don’t know where to start? The Top 5 Options For HR Software. You’ve come to the right place.

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Payrix

APRIL 10, 2025

In todays competitive software market, forward-thinking trade and field service platforms are no longer asking if they should modernize their payment infrastructure, theyre working diligently to source the right payments partner to implement innovative solutions before their competitors beat them to the punch.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Enter… modern-day accounting software. However, choosing the best accounting software isn’t easy, thanks to the thousands of options on the market. This article covers how to choose the right software, the different types of software, and my top five recommendations. Let’s get started! Mobile accessibility.

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Payrix

APRIL 10, 2024

Your product is your bread and butter, and as a verticalized software company, you know just how important a tailored, industry-specific application is to your end user. User experience has become a cornerstone in shaping the world of SaaS.

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Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

And it’s all thanks to embedded finance and embedded fintech. Embedded finance isn’t entirely a new concept. Airline credit cards, payment plans for costly items, and car rental insurance are forms of embedded finance that have been around for a while. Everything is done under one platform.

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SaaStr

APRIL 14, 2020

Only 27% of vendors report using a software tool to aid in creating, editing, sending, or tracking their sales docs. Leverage document templates to speed-up creation and increase brand compliance. Finance – 38%. Implement these tools with thoughtful training. people a seller needs to get consensus from. .

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BetterCloud

JUNE 9, 2025

With potential for sprawl and often underestimated expenses, software can significantly impact your bottom line. Finally, the lack of visibility into SaaS usage can create security vulnerabilities through unapproved or outdated applications ( shadow IT ) and hinder compliance efforts.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

What is an integrated software vendor? An integrated software vendor more commonly known as an ISV is a software company that engages in a partnership with a payments provider in order to integrate payment processing capabilities into their platform. 3 things you should know about integrated software vendors 1.

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Chart Mogul

JUNE 6, 2019

With only 2 people on our Finance & Operations team, we have to be smart about how we use our resources. Finance & Operations. Yet, people lie at the heart of every software company, so taking good care of them is imperative for every SaaS business that wants to succeed. The Finance & Operations Team at ChartMogul.

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BetterCloud

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Naturally, it includes any cloud services, software, and even hardware. In fact, the 2022 G2 Software Buyer Behavior Report , said that 56% of North American organizations actually prefer using a credit card to buy SaaS. Users spend too much time trying to learn software, and not getting work done. And the result?

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Payrix

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Software-led payments have grown in popularity, and for good reason. Last year, we sat down with several of the payments experts that roam the halls of Worldpay to understand what was on the horizon for software platforms and payments. From those conversations, we made software-led payments predictions for 2024.

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Scytale

MARCH 12, 2025

As the UKs tech startup ecosystem continues to thrive, visionary founders are driving innovation across various industries, shaping the future of technology , finance , healthcare , and beyond. As co-founder and CEO of Lottie , he has built a trusted platform that helps families easily navigate, find, and finance later-life care.

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Subscription Flow

OCTOBER 22, 2024

But when it comes to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses, this statement stands even truer. The SaaS businesses have to navigate through the world of tax compliance themselves. 7 additional states apply tax if the SaaS service is downloadable as a software. So why is SaaS sales tax so challenging?

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