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How Much Revenue Must a Company Generate to IPO?

Tom Tunguz

What does it take to go public? Has it changed over the last 15 years? We gathered data on the US venture-backed software companies that went public between 2010 & today. We corrected the trailing 12 months’ revenue at the time of IPO for inflation & plotted the data. Before 2018, only one company IPOed with more than $200m in revenue.

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Dear SaaStr: Can I Position My Startup To Be Acquired By The Likes of Google, Salesforce, Adobe, etc.?

SaaStr

Dear SaaStr: Can I Position My Startup To Be Acquired By The Likes of Google, Salesforce, Adobe, etc.? No. But … Sort of. What I’ve learned being on both sides of acquisitions, and being a 2x acquired founder — is: There is a List. There’s an informal CEO list of “jewels” the CEO would like to buy; and There’s often a more formal “targets” list that each SVP of core business unit would like to buy.

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Solving the 12 Most Common Customer Problems [Guide]

User Pilot

A surefire way to improve engagement and retention is to focus on solving customer problems. Think about it – what would you do if you needed help but all you got was an incredibly unhelpful customer service agent? Chances are, you would take your business elsewhere. That is precisely why you need to focus on improving your customer service problem-solving and providing excellent support focused on reducing the number of dissatisfied customers.

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SaaS 101: Simple Explanations for Non-Technical Users

SaaS Metrics

Get ready to discover how SaaS can revolutionize your tech experience—effortlessly accessing and updating your favorite software online. The post SaaS 101: Simple Explanations for Non-Technical Users first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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Struggling to Scale Test Coverage Under Pressure?

When test coverage falls behind release velocity, quality suffers, and your team feels the consequences. This guide outlines when it makes sense to outsource quality assurance (QA), the risks to watch for, and how to scale testing without increasing headcount or slowing down engineering. You will learn how leading teams are leveraging external QA partners to expand coverage, enhance defect detection, and remain aligned with CI/CD timelines.

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How SaaS Works: A Simple Explanation for Everyday Users

SaaS Metrics

Intrigued by how you can use powerful apps without installing them? Discover how SaaS transforms your everyday tech experience effortlessly. The post How SaaS Works: A Simple Explanation for Everyday Users first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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