SaaStr

JULY 20, 2021

Emerging Insurance Disruptors: Are they Really SaaS? The financial services industry – banking, lending, insurance – has long benefited from deep competitive moats that limited competition and stifled innovation. Now with digital finance, innovation is occurring at lightning speed. with Notion Capital.

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Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments Banking 274

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Unit helps tech companies build financial features into their products: accounts, cards, payments, lending & more. Everstage is a no-code commissions automation platform that removes recurring busywork for your Ops and Finance teams and provides a transparent and gamified incentives experience to your customer-facing teams.

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SaaStock

MARCH 1, 2019

As we first looked at bringing our leading SaaS conference to Asia and considered what help we could offer, we thought about localization and know-how about legal and cultural differences as some of the critical success factors. Financing was an obvious must but not the necessity of it being from local sources. Founded: 2001.

SaaS Payments 190

SaaS Payments Venture Capital Payment Services Telecommunications 190

Subscription Flow

AUGUST 20, 2024

The 2000s were all about making payments through credit and debit cards. The 2010s were a period of uncertainty with multiple alternative payment methods entering the fray. Now, as we approach the middle of the 2020s, it has become obvious that the payments industry is undergoing significant changes.

Payment Methods 98

Payment Methods SaaS Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 98

Stax

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

FIS Global reports that in Norway, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries, more than 90% of transactions processed at point-of-sale (POS) in 2023 were cashless. The writing on the wall is clear—businesses need to start accepting digital payments and software providers need to start offering payment services one way or another.

Payment Services 88

Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 88

How To Buy Saas

MAY 29, 2025

This article goes beyond the buzz to show how AI is already driving results in SaaS, finance, retail, and operations, with lessons and case examples that any executive can learn from. AI systems can process vast datasets and spot trends or risks that humans might miss.

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The Angel VC

MARCH 23, 2016

Almost exactly four years ago I published a financial plan template for SaaS startups based on a model that I had created for Zendesk a few years earlier. The original v1 model was a very simple plan for early-stage SaaS startups with a low-touch sales model. Everything else is calculated, mostly using data from subsequent tabs.

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Valuize Consulting

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In today’s competitive SaaS landscape, Customer Success has emerged as a vital strategic asset, driving revenue growth and long-term profitability. However, to fully unlock its potential, companies must go beyond qualitative insights and bring data into the decision-making process within Customer Success ranks and investments.

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Customer Success Payments 52

Payrix

APRIL 24, 2024

Andy Meadows, the Head of Partner Success at Payrix joins host Ian Hillis to continue their conversation about building a successful Embedded Payments strategy. As the last episode of a four-part series on the topic, Andy and Ian tackle how software companies can minimize attrition and why it’s important to the payments conversation.

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Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 162

Baremetrics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Equity financing is a method of capital raising via the selling of stock. They may need cash to meet immediate financial obligations or have a longer-term objective and require capital to invest in their development. Public share offering enables a business to obtain money from the general public. Equity Financing 2.

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Incredo

JULY 14, 2019

Whether you are a startup owner, a manager of a growing business or the CEO of an established company, you might find yourself asking questions like “ Should our SaaS subscription model be monthly, annually or both ?” History of the subscription pricing model: From newspapers to the rise of SaaS subscription. Key finding?

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Payment Features SaaS Payments Payment Methods Subscription 184

Baremetrics

MAY 7, 2019

There are more funding and financing options for startups today than there ever have been before. There’s also been an explosion in debate and transparency about navigating startup funding and financing. Let’s explore the funding and financing options for your startup. Funding Your Startup. How To Evaluate Funding Options.

Finance 111

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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.

Payments 88

Payments Payment Methods Merchant Services Finance 88

Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

As the fundraising environment changes, some SaaS companies will look to reach cash flow break even on their existing reserves. Founders may reduce staff, particularly in recruiting or new projects that the company prefers not to finance. All of the cost of customer acquisition for a SaaS company is borne in the first month or so.

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BetterCloud

JANUARY 15, 2025

With both high complexity and large volume, data within SaaS apps can be difficult to protect. Ensuring its privacy and security requires the proper infrastructure, people, processes, and practices in place. This is why security teams require SaaS security assessments. But whats in them? Insider Threats. So the stakes are high.

Payment Solutions 52

Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 52

SaaStr

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Companies that have access to more accurate financial data have the ability to develop seamless exchanges of information, providing consumers with improved ways to manage their finances. Zach : SaaS-ish. Ari : SaaS-ish. Fortunate to have a really great set of investors and the process was going quite well.

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Payments SaaS Payments Banking Underperforming Technical Team 200

Payrix

APRIL 2, 2024

A comprehensive Embedded Payments strategy isn’t complete without value added services. But, as a software platform, what value added services should you be considering? And when should you start thinking about these solutions and infusing them into your payment ecosystem and experience?

Payments 124

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 124

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. The first thing that comes to mind when you think of a SaaS business? The Finance & Operations Team at ChartMogul. These are the tools that help us scale our work. Exciting, right?

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Payment Services Finance Payment Solutions SaaS Payments 20

User Pilot

APRIL 30, 2024

There are many SaaS products , but knowing that, how do you choose the best? This article will look at the most successful SaaS companies, so you can decide if you want to invest in them for your business. TL;DR A SaaS product delivers software remotely, reducing the need for local installation, maintenance, and updates.

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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Casey’s first sequencing business models essay talked about the transition from a SaaS business model to marketplace business model, and why it’s so difficult. In Casey’s last essay, he covered the differences between regular SaaS companies and SaaS-like Networks. This essay is a collaboration with Gilad Horev.

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User Pilot

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

An interactive demo is a self-guided walkthrough that uses tooltips, modals, hotspots, and other interactive elements to help users quickly explore your SaaS product. Why build interactive demos for your SaaS product? This both shortens the sales process and enhances the customer experience. What is an interactive product demo?

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Software Review SaaS Payments 103

Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

The SaaS industry has seen explosive growth in the past decadeand this is expected to continue this year. Data cited by Statista shows that the software as service is expected to hit $299 billion by the end of 2025. Part of this can be attributed to the SaaS model’s unique aspect of relying primarily on future revenue.

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Scale Payment Services Payments SaaS Payments 117

Payrix

JUNE 25, 2024

Embedded Finance is more than just a buzzword; it represents a fundamental shift in how financial services are delivered and consumed today. Ian Hillis, Head of Growth at Worldpay for Platforms discusses this new term and what the opportunity may await software providers on our latest episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments podcast.

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Payments Payment Solutions Finance Embedded Payments 100

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

Most Stripe alternatives fall into one of two categories: (1) payment processors, or (2) a billing solution that covers payment processing and other aspects of billing such as fraud detection, checkout, and more. can provide payment processing, order fulfillment, financing options, and more.

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Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Features 147

Blulogix

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ready to see how BluIQ can transform your billing process and help you achieve integrated, automated, and accurate complex monetization? Detailed Insights Across Revenue Streams Revenue doesn’t come from a single source—it’s often composed of multiple streams, such as recurring charges, one-time fees, consumption-based services, and more.

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Payment Features Payments Revenue SaaS Payments 52

Baremetrics

APRIL 1, 2021

When choosing a payments processor, businesses have a lot of goals in mind. In addition to keeping fees low, you want to make sure the service is reliable, fast, and able to offer your customers a smooth experience. So, when it comes to comparing platforms, major players like Stripe and Shopify Payments are likely to top your list.

Payment Methods 98

Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 98

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The SaaS industry is constantly evolving, and for many companies in the space, that means having to evolve their business model. Determining where you are on the spectrum leads to the sort of customers you plan to target, your route to market and the most effective sales process. Purchase process. Gaining new customers.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 17, 2020

It’s actually quite simple: business process management (BPM) software. Visualize every process from end to end. If optimizing your business processes sounds like a good idea, this post will tell you everything you need to know about how to find the perfect BPM software for you. Process Visualization. Process Automation.

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Payments Payment Solutions Software Review Payment Services 131

Payrix

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Software companies embark on their embedded payments journey only to discover they’ve underestimated the complexity that’s involved and struggle to launch. If you’re thinking about Embedded Payments for your platform, make time to listen to this episode of the PayFAQ Embedded Payments podcast. We’ve seen it far too often.

Payments 100

Payments Merchant Services Embedded Payments Payment Services 100

Subscription Flow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Subscription pricing with the help of automated billing software has transformed many industries and provided businesses with a dynamic way to generate revenue, especially in the SaaS space. Moreover, developing a profitable pricing strategy requires consistent model testing and compliance with international tax laws.

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SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 105

Stax

JUNE 18, 2024

Aside from providing excellent SaaS solutions to their users, Shopify, Mindbody, and Etsy are just a few examples of companies that have used payment processing to fuel (at least some of) their growth. billion from its merchant services in 2023. What do these companies have in common?

Payments 68

Payments SaaS Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 68

FastSpring

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This process is straightforward, and we describe it in detail below.). Stores, financial institutions, and payment gateways will not be allowed to store credit or debit card data for the purpose of automatically rebilling that card every month for a subscription. . What to Do if Your Payment Processor Isn’t Automatically Compliant.

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Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Methods 146

Outseta

JANUARY 20, 2020

What started as Dimitris (now my Co-founder at Outseta ) writing a few lines of code to collect rent payments from tenants he had living in a duplex in Providence, Rhode Island, turned into something worth hundreds of millions of dollars 15 years later. I learned a million lessons about SaaS, about start-ups, and about life along the way.

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SaaS Payments Sales Hiring Payment Methods Payment Services 145

Payrix

MARCH 12, 2024

Embedded Payments have become a popular initiative among vertical specific software companies looking to deliver a more seamless customer experience, introduce new revenue into the business, and stay competitive in today’s digital world. How do they think about attaching payments to those existing customers? But where to begin?

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Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services SaaS Payments 100

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Software as a Service (SaaS) has made business software more accessible by offering cloud-based, on-demand access to a range of solutions, from project management and collaboration to sales and marketing. But not all SaaS products are alike. Other types of SaaS are relevant only to companies in specific industries.

SaaS Payments 88

SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 88

Stax

APRIL 17, 2025

From healthcare to construction to finance, every industry is powered by digital solutions tailored to their unique needs. In the payments industry, choosing the right ISV partner is critical; look for robust APIs, hardware support, strong onboarding, and fair revenue-sharing models. What is an ISV (Independent Software Vendor)?

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments 88

Baremetrics

JANUARY 25, 2022

In recent years, a new discipline of financial management has emerged in response to cloud technologies and organizations growing reliance on cloud IT architectures and cloud-based business processes. Over the previous decade, many companies have embraced cloud-based services. Which cloud service providers do you use?

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Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions Scaling 97