Sat.Jul 08, 2023

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There is No Such Thing as Series A Metrics

Tom Tunguz

In There’s No Such Thing as Series A Metrics , Charles Hudson explains that there is no magic milestone to raise a Series A. In this environment, I agree. The $1m ARR figure used to hold in 2018 & early 2019. But the data shows how much the market differs from a few years ago. Series A round size standard deviation has grown by between 4-5x in 4 years.

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Why Booths Work at Top Industry Events. But You Have to Put In The Effort.

SaaStr

We’ve closed over $50,000,000 of sponsorships to SaaStr events but it took me a while to totally understand why they perform — and when they perform. And a lot of folks who have been doing this a while will talk about how, for example, they now just do side events at Dreamforce, rather than participate in the event itself. Fair enough — and we’ll talk about why that’s good, too first.

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n-gons: Intersections

Crafty CTO

Apparently also built using Girih macOS app.

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Dear SaaStr: Do Companies Prefer Stock Over Cash When They Acquire Startups?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: Do Companies Prefer Stock Over Cash When They Acquire Startups? It depends on how profitable the acquirer is. All things being equal, most tech companies that are very profitable (Adobe, Microsoft, Intuit, SAP, Oracle, Google, Facebook etc) would prefer to do acquisitions with cash. Why? Cash is basically stuck on the balance sheet — acquisitions are one of the few ways to really use it.

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Build the Case: Quantify the Real Costs of In-House Testing and QA Gaps

Underinvesting in software testing costs more than you think, and now you can prove it. This guide helps you quantify hidden costs like developer time, support overhead, tech debt, and lost revenue. Use the companion calculator to model your own data, and present your findings with a ready-to-edit presentation template. Whether you're making the case to leadership or validating outsourcing, this toolkit gives you the numbers and tools you need.

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Great Rhino: Stampede to Slot Success

SaaS Metrics

In the vast and exciting world of online slots, few games have made as big an impact as Great Rhino. This thrilling slot game, developed by Pragmatic Play, has taken the industry by storm with its captivating gameplay, stunning visuals, and rewarding features. With its immersive African savannah theme and the potential. Read more The post Great Rhino: Stampede to Slot Success first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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