Panintelligence

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While there are no signs that innovation in Fintech SaaS is slowing down, vendors have never faced greater challenges. Yet, while times are tough, I’d argue we may be about to enter a golden age of Fintech SaaS innovation. So, how can vendors respond to this double-squeeze and what’s next for Fintech SaaS innovation?

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SaaS Metrics

APRIL 5, 2024

Read more The post NFT Innovations: Shaping the Future of Real Estate first appeared on SaaS Metrics. According to a 2022 report by Deloitte, NFT sale volumes increased by a staggering 1900% in 2021 while the global property sales volume was nearly $4 trillion. The convergence of these two realms can.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JANUARY 10, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce that Andreessen Horowitz is leading the seed investment in Seidr AB who are building the next generation of midcore cross-play games. Based in Stockholm, a hotbed of games innovation, Seidr’s founding team are Adam Schaub … The post Investing in Seidr appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Intercom, Inc.

MAY 22, 2018

We use it extensively to help teams get at the heart of user problems, make product development more efficient and sustain the innovative heartbeat that’s core to our DNA. These insights will help you develop a deeper understanding of your users and whether their needs require innovative new solutions or improvements to existing ones.

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SaaStr

APRIL 22, 2022

You’d be surprised how frequently these conversations steer your product and services in significant and innovative ways. But don’t cut yourself off from the possibility of other product innovations just because of one product’s success. “As They often understand the markets you are looking to address better than you do.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 25, 2024

Billing Platform Innovation: The Importance of Staying Ahead of the Curve By BluLogix Team In the rapidly evolving world of business, staying competitive demands continuous innovation and adaptability. In this blog post, we will explore BluIQ’s ongoing commitment to innovation and its significance for your business.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 22, 2024

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) speaks with a16z General Partner Martin Casado about the importance of open innovation and American leadership in AI, and why we need to support AI research at all levels — from the classroom to the war room. In this episode, we distinguish science fiction from science reality in the ever-evolving AI landscape.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Programmable blockchains are interesting for the same reason that innovation on smartphones spiked after opening up development to third parties via app stores. … The post Investing in Friends With Benefits (a DAO) appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Trint

DECEMBER 1, 2020

London-based Edge Investments supported the round, led by The New York Times Company LONDON—December 1, 2020— Trint , the leading speech-to-text platform for content creation, today announced the close of its Series A Acceleration round with an investment of £5M (~$6.7M). Individual investors were also part of the round.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Innovation in the data center has been constrained by the traditional model of suppliers providing fixed-function chips that limit how much the biggest data center operators can differentiate. Martin Casado is an a16z general partner focused on enterprise investing.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The pace of technology innovation in the restaurant industry has been accelerating in recent years. … The post Investing in Foodology appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz. When it was founded a couple of decades ago, OpenTable was one of the first Internet companies to provide technology to restaurants. More recently, we’ve.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 31, 2022

One theory of American innovation over the last fifty years is that it’s largely a battle between atoms and bits, with bits winning the war and monopolizing progress. This framing is too simple though, because cooperation between atoms and bits … The post Investing in Hadrian appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Tom Tunguz

APRIL 8, 2015

See also: Innovator’s Solution for SaaS Startups. I believe we’re seeing Clay Christensen’s Innovator’s Dilemma at play. I believe we’re seeing Clay Christensen’s Innovator’s Dilemma at play. Annual Investment, $M 0.75 Why does this happen? Inside Outside. Number of Reps 10 3.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 10, 2017

Invest Like the Best is one of my favorite podcasts. Hosted by Patrick O’Shaugnessy, Invest Like the Best profiles investors from many different disciplines. Recently, New York seed investor Jerry Neumann spoke on the show and talked about three key ideas on the technology innovation cycle.

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Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 10, 2018

In December 2017, the amount raised in ICOs nearly equaled the amount raised by Series A investments globally. The technology innovation catalyzed by Bitcoin and Blockchain is creating many multibillion dollar economies quickly. In the early 2000s, the billions of dollars invested enabled the Internet.

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OnStartups

JUNE 7, 2021

I’ve decided I’m going to invest $1 million in BitClout the blockchain-based, crypto-currency powered social network that is all the rage (at least within some circles). Example: I’ll be investing $100,000 in @bitswap (and here, I mean buying equity/shares in the startup). Invest in $dharmesh (my own creator coin on BitClout).

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What’s your most recent disclosed investment? Offering a suite of solutions dedicated to supporting multifaceted billing needs and revenue operations, I believe Metronome serves as the perfect scaling partner for innovative businesses and software companies. What’s your sweet spot for investing — check size, stage, type of deal?

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Andreessen Horowitz

JUNE 22, 2021

Over the last decade, the move to cloud has undoubtedly accelerated technological innovation for companies large and small. The dynamic of ballooning spend and a “blank check” … The post Investing in Vantage appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz. This move has translated to over $100B of cloud spend in 2021 alone.

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FastSpring

APRIL 17, 2024

Sessions will cover pivotal topics such as GenAI, cross-media adaptations, and addressing the complexities of layoffs in an industry now deeply ingrained in mainstream culture, we’ll uncover how innovation, creativity, resilience, and collaboration are shaping the future of gaming. Where to Get Tickets Still need tickets?

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Our exploration of innovative tech often pushes us beyond the beautiful coastline of Santa Barbara. The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator is a unique partnership among public, private, and educational sectors that are all invested in supporting cleantech businesses in Los Angeles. Building an Economy—Green or Digital.

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SaaStr

MARCH 7, 2024

We had a great one last time with Harpinder Singh, Partner at Innovation Endeavors. What’s your most recent disclosed investment? What’s your sweet spot for investing — check size, stage, type of deal? For over two decades, Creandum has specialized in early-stage investing, Seed and Series A. Check that out here.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

What sales investments should you focus on in 2022? It’s time to embrace what’s working, ditch what’s not, and innovate with new approaches. Like any investments over time, businesses may find as they take stock of their strategies that there are certain areas they should start to de-emphasize. Where’s the best place to begin?

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 14, 2023

There is an “AI Innovation Pause” in B2B SaaS AI overall is one of the greatest forces of nature we’ve seen in technology and software. AI is an unstoppable force but we may see the innovation side take a partial pause in 2024. Seat contractions and app layoffs are behind us.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a result, much of the evaluation, investment, and rollout of virtual training technology in 2020 was rushed, limited in scope, and poorly planned. Businesses must take a step back, evaluate their software investments, and rework their implementations. How to maximize customer training investment. Today, not much has changed.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

with Peter Fernandez, COO & Co-Founder at Sirius Support Innovative businesses, investing, m&a and meeting great people with Paul Evans, EGM, Corporate Development at Xero SaaS distribution for SMBs in the African continent with Karan Bathija, VP, Customer Success at Terragon Limited PLUS 13 more Braindates that are ALREADY FULL!

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 2, 2021

Some problems need a straightforward solution, while others require more innovation. By failing to acknowledge the differences early, teams risk misallocating their focus and energy when solving problems, investing too much or too little in each one. “ Our team aligns on three points: Innovation . Investment . Innovation.

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SaaStr

APRIL 20, 2024

Once a double-digit percentage of the core customer base has heard of the company, it’s time to invest in brand marketing. Founders should encourage honesty and feedback from customers, even if it’s negative. Building a Brand Building a brand is essential for long-term success.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2020

I’ve always been interested in investing in companies and founders who take an old, staid technology category and turn it on its head, often reinventing an entirely new category (and inventing new behaviors) in the process.

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Tom Tunguz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

After researching the space for more than a year, we are thrilled to announce our investment in and partnership with Chorus , a pioneer in speech analysis for sales. Chorus’ innovation suddenly unlocks all the insight stored in human conversation, an enormous data set that’s almost entirely unleveraged today.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 28, 2023

What’s your most recent disclosed investment? What’s your sweet spot for investing — check size, stage, type of deal? We invest across all stages — seed, early venture, and growth, with a primary focus on early-stage. Some of our most notable investments include Figma, Datadog, Discord, Adyen and Roblox.

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SaaStr

APRIL 3, 2024

CIOs now understand that if they don’t figure out how to use automation as a lever to improve margins, customer experiences, and innovation with fewer resources, they’ll be the ones without a job at the end of the year. The most interesting innovation is often from the teams that understand the problem the most.

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 29, 2021

Joei: I was approached by the brand director when 360Learning decided to really invest in building a strong brand to differentiate ourselves, as we have very ambitious goals to grow in the US and globally. Dee: What was the audience reaction like and the return on investment for your team? How did that come about?

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 31, 2023

This innovation reinvigorates very early-stage IPOs. US VC investment falls from $275b in 2022 to $200b in 2023 & sustains at about $200-220b in 2024 as LP interest in venture attenuates after the euphoria in 2020 & 2021. We see the first broadly successful tokens with dividends (likely outside the US).

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Tom Tunguz

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Three Arrows borrowed against their crypto holdings to invest in Luna & defaulted on their loans when Luna crashed in value. But broad rejection of the advances is as myopic as unmitigated zealotry for the innovations of web3. FTX’s trading arm, Alameda, borrowed against FTX’s token called FTT.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 1, 2022

From discovering problems their competitors weren’t touching to evolving their entire buyer persona, it’s no secret that adaptation and innovation were key factors in Red Points’ success in climbing to the top. . Embed innovation into your team’s DNA. Don’t stop at product evolution, but continuously innovate your processes.

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Tom Tunguz

JUNE 25, 2023

Cloud LLM Infrastructure Microsoft OpenAI Snowflake Nvidia Databricks Mosaic Google Anthropic Oracle Cohere Amazon HuggingFace Microsoft has invested over $10b, plus significant development efforts to work with OpenAI. Google has invested hundreds of millions into Anthropic , complementing its efforts with Google Brain.

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