SaaStr

MARCH 18, 2025

Joselyn Goldfein , Managing Director at Zeta Venture Partners, which invests in AI and data infrastructure-focused startups from inception through seed stage And see everyone at 2025 SaaStr Annual, May 13-15 in SF Bay!! The actual tech stack matters.

Technical Review

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. In this article, we highlight the top 10 tech startup founders in the UK for 2025 (who you should be following if you arent already!),

Startup

USIO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Fortunately, PayFac-as-a-Service (PFaaS) exists to save you from the $1M+ upfront cost, 12+ months of setup time, and the headaches that come with managing payments, compliance, and risk. Payrix Flexible, but Bring a Developer (or Five) Best for: SaaS companies willing to invest developer time into embedded payments. Eventually.

PayFac as a Service

Scytale

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur in the software industry, scaling your startup, or a seasoned SaaS provider, securing a SOC 3 audit report can be a game-changer for your business , helping you strengthen customer trust while demonstrating your unwavering commitment to data security. The good news? What is a SOC 3 Report?

compliance

Stax

JUNE 3, 2025

This democratizes access to powerful tools, whether you’re a startup or an enterprise. Built-in security Leading SaaS providers invest heavily in security infrastructurefar beyond what most businesses could implement on their own. No more manual downloads or downtime.

Payment Services

Frontegg

JUNE 9, 2025

These services can be integrated into existing platforms, providing security measures and improving overall user experience without requiring extensive infrastructure investments. Features, such as detailed audit logs and reporting, simplify compliance management. AaaS offers rapid deployment with lower initial investments.

Outsourcing Services

Scytale

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Regardless of whether you’re running a startup or a more established business, this certification is the key to unlocking deals you once thought were out of reach. Continuous Monitoring and Compliance Unfortunately, getting SOC 2 certified isn’t a once off deal. Uh-oh, now what? For some, that’s an instant deal-breaker.

Technical Review

How To Buy Saas

MAY 26, 2025

In fact, Gartners 2024 AI report advises organizations that want to use generative AI on private data to prioritize RAG investments. SaaS platforms can leverage this for features like analytics explanations ( Explain this dashboard pulling yesterdays data) or compliance checks with current regulations. in its answers.

Artificial Intelligence

How To Buy Saas

MAY 21, 2025

Whether youre a startup , an SMB , or a global enterprise , the right ATS can streamline your recruitment process, save time, and help attract top talent in a competitive market. What ATS is best for small businesses or startups? Can ATS software integrate with my other HR tools (HRIS, payroll, etc.)? GDPR for data privacy in Europe).

Systems Review

How To Buy Saas

AUGUST 4, 2025

Companies of all sizes – from scrappy startups to big enterprises – are exploring AI-powered tools to manage calls, texts, and chats without needing a full call center staff. It might detect a customer’s objection and remind the rep of a relevant product benefit, or monitor the call for compliance phrases that need to be said.

AI

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Theyre easy to integrate and set up, with the host taking care of data security measures, including PCI compliance and fraud protection. On top of PCI compliance, you might have to pay extra for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certification. Just like self-hosted gateways, merchants using API-based solutions are responsible for security.

Payment Methods

How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Its especially popular with startups, small-to-mid-sized companies, and any organization embracing content marketing and online lead generation. Startups, SMBs, and mid-market; teams wanting all-in-one marketing + sales. Also mid-size companies planning to scale big and willing to invest in a CRM platform deeply.

Scale

SaaStr

OCTOBER 16, 2024

To set the stage, if you talk to any VC out there today, they will tell you that half of their investments which were growing at epic rates in 2021 are barely growing today. Security and compliance are strong, with Wiz turning down billions from Google. And we talked about security compliance. Sorry, But There’s No Downturn.

Sales Hiring

SaaStr

JULY 1, 2025

The Vertical Insight: Explainability and trust rank even higher for companies building vertical AI applications, who “may deal with additional compliance and legal restrictions in regulated industries like healthcare.” The Tactical Insight : Don’t just buy AI tools—invest in change management.

AI

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

To choose the right payment processing solution for your business, you need to evaluate your business needs, evaluate security and compliance standards, and evaluate different payment processors based on pricing, features, customer support, and scalability. Talk to sales What is a Payment Processing System?

Payment Services

User Pilot

MARCH 30, 2025

Invest in paid advertising to attract new users Although SEO is still very profitable, it takes a lot of time to build domain authority. Launch a retargeting campaign If youre going to invest in paid ads, retargeting is pretty much a must. Build indexable free tools that are related to your app (e.g., net present value calculator).

Mobile

Teamgate

JULY 25, 2025

When setting achievable goals, consider these factors: Historical performance data from your CRM Current market conditions Team capacity and available resources Training and development needs Investing in employee training and resources is crucial for success. For every $1 invested in a sales CRM , the average return exceeds $8.

Scale

SaaStr

JULY 27, 2025

ADP’s return on equity (ROE) is 76.29% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 36.84%. These are the numbers of a cash-generating machine, not a growth-at-all-costs startup. The old guard has been investing in automation and AI for decades. Investment Opportunity : ADP has a median price target of $310.00

Scale

How To Buy Saas

JUNE 26, 2025

Whether you’re a startup founder tired of repetitive support questions or an enterprise knowledge manager looking to streamline internal documentation, read on to learn how ProProfs Knowledge Base can empower your customers and team with self-service knowledge. It’s ideal for startups or personal use.

Technical Review

How To Buy Saas

MAY 27, 2025

For SaaS products integrating AI, using an AI tool with on-premise or private deployment might sometimes be preferable for compliance. Perhaps theres an AI summarization service available (for example, there are APIs and SaaS like SummarizeBot or an offering from an AI startup that does meeting or project summaries).

Artificial Intelligence

SaaStr

APRIL 8, 2025

The Expert Panel Karen Paige, General Partner at B Capital Karen brings deep operational and investment expertise to B Capital, where she focuses on enterprise software and AI investments. B Capital manages over $6B in assets and has backed category-defining companies across enterprise software, fintech, and healthcare.

Scale

Sales Hacker

APRIL 1, 2025

00:29:00] You know, investment banks, big retail banks, corporate banking, it was asset management. So like when a, a team would come and try and sell you something, it’s all the facts about that asset, who they are, what they do, or an investment banker around, um, you know, selling you a pitch on taking you public or whatever.

Scale

Sales Hacker

MAY 20, 2025

Navigating payroll, benefits, and compliance shouldnt slow you down. They work with startups and scaling businesses to help take HR off your plate, so you can stay focused on building product, growing revenue, and hiring great people – the go-to-market engine. Thats where TriNet comes in. Time is not working for you.

Engineering

Sales Hacker

MAY 13, 2025

He also co-founded WGI Group, LLC, to provide growth capital to early and expansion stage startups in enterprise software, consumer internet and digital media industries. Navigating payroll, benefits, and compliance shouldnt slow you down. So if I think about the way, so Yext, I, I started, I invested in Yext in 2008.

AI Search

OpenView Labs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Follow-on prediction : Interest rates will remain high, cheap money will be scarce, and discretionary marketing budgets, headcount, and software investments will continue to be scrutinized heavily in 2024. Follow-on prediction : In 2024 B2B marketers will invest in content and tools that enable buyers to make informed decisions independently.

B2B

Sales Hacker

MAY 27, 2025

Navigating payroll, benefits, and compliance shouldnt slow you down. They work with startups and scaling businesses to help take HR off your plate, so you can stay focused on building product, growing revenue, and hiring great people the go-to-market engine. It’s one of the biggest challenges any sort of startup has.

AI Search

Sales Hacker

JUNE 24, 2025

Navigating payroll, benefits, and compliance shouldn’t slow you down. They work with startups and scaling businesses to help take HR off your plate, so you can stay focused on building product, growing revenue, and hiring great people – the go-to-market engine. ’cause you have limited resources to invest and Go-To-Market.

AI

SaaStr

MAY 7, 2025

These tools are designed to help customers build AI-driven voice agents and automate complex tasks like call scoring and compliance monitoring. Twilios investments in AI-powered self-service tools are paying off. This efficiency is driving growth in the self-service channel, particularly among AI startups.

Headcount

Sales Hacker

JULY 1, 2025

With a background in investment banking and venture capital, Austin brings a uniquely analytical and first-principles mindset to modern B2B growth. Navigating payroll, benefits, and compliance shouldn’t slow you down. Partner TriNet, a trusted HR provider to startups and scaling companies. That’s where TriNet comes in.

Technical Advisors

Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

And at the time, Segment had a startup program that basically gave you Segment for free for two years. And we found companies that were, that met the startup criteria at the time. Like, you know, this Scott, the only person you ever want to invest in is someone that actually did the thing. And you could kind of do that.

ChatGPT

User Pilot

MAY 6, 2025

What works for a startup might not scale for an enterprise. Consider if: Youre a very early-stage startup. Consider if: You’re not ready for enterprise-level investment. Its designed for marketers who want to track performance across campaigns, without losing sleep over fraud or compliance issues. G2 rating: 4.6/5

Mobile

SaaStr

AUGUST 9, 2024

From startup to $500M CARR, Spencer Burke, SVP of Growth at Braze, shares how Braze scaled a growth and customer success team. As an early startup team, you’re doing every job under the sun. We get lazy writing job descriptions, and taking shortcuts is a luxury most startups don’t have. But that was it.

Scale

Tom Tunguz

APRIL 6, 2023

There are 4 questions a startup should ask themselves about building a startup that uses generative AI. There are 4 questions startups should ask themselves about building with generative AI. Startups have negative time to launch in many markets with Adobe, Microsoft, & Salesforce launching Gen AI enabled software in weeks.

Generative AI

SaaStr

JULY 14, 2022

Let me take a few example of the unicorns and decacorns I’ve been lucky enough to invest in. Talkdesk, last valued at $10B, started off as an SMB Zendesk and Salesforce plug in at a $25m valuation when I first invested. I see too many startups resist going upmarket because it’s more work. That’s your call.

SMB

SaaStr

JANUARY 24, 2022

It was too big a flag for a company at the edge of where I like to invest. Not doing so may cost you in a lower valuation, less investment, or even losing an interested buyer or investor. I know of first-time founders who get money in, but they don’t know how to strategically invest in the business areas that need the most nurturing.

Finance

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

We are passionate about helping businesses and communities thrive by advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests, serving more than 20,000 clients and more than one million merchant locations in over 130 countries. Insight Assurance is a professional services firm providing cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and tax services.

Merchant Services

SaaStr

AUGUST 9, 2021

Stop Selling Like a Startup. Enterprise clients expect a high level of security, compliance and legal protections as a given, so you should have things in place, like GDPR and certifications like SOC-2, PCI, etc. So it’s worth the effort to invest in bolstering your credibility for enterprise customers. Key Takeaways.

Scale