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How SaaStr Fund-Backed RevenueCat Went from a $1.5M Round at $7M Valuation in 2018 to $500M+ Today

SaaStr

When SaaStr Fund made the first investment in RevenueCat back in 2018, nobody could have predicted that this “simple API for managing in-app subscriptions” would become the infrastructure powering 33% of all mobile subscription apps and reach a $500M valuation in 2025. By the time they raised their $1.5

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Dear SaaStr: How Big Should The Addressable Market Be to Go into Vertical SaaS?

SaaStr

I try to look at two things in Vertical SaaS startups, at least when investing : Will everyone in the vertical / industry use it? and Is the app so core, or at least is on a path to become so core, that they can charge $20,000+ a year for it? Even a fairly small business can pay $10,000-$20,000 a year for one app, usually.

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ServiceTitan: Benchmarking the S1 Data

Clouded Judgement

The purpose of the detailed information is to help investors (both institutional and retail) make informed investment decisions. As far as an expected timeline - typically companies launch their roadshow ~2-3 weeks after filing their initial S-1 (the roadshow launches with an updated S-1 that contains a price range).

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Is AI Penetration … Slowing Down? Ramp Says Possibly

SaaStr

The shift from “innovation budget” to “operational budget” means AI tools must compete directly with established software investments—and many aren’t winning those comparisons yet. The spending data captures signatures and payments, not the decision-making process that began quarters earlier.

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The Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce Payment Solutions

Stax

But launching your eCommerce store is just half the equationaccepting payments efficiently and effectively is a whole different ball game. On the surface, it seems effortless, with customers only taking a few seconds to initiate and complete payments. The eCommerce payment solution infrastructure involves several key players.

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What is a Payment Processing System and How Does It Work?

Stax

According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. To address evolving customer demands and accept electronic payments, you need a payment processing system.

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SaaS Platform Explainer: Definition, Examples, and How to Grow in the Software as a Service Industry

Stax

The term SaaS platform gets tossed around a lotbut what does it actually mean, and why does it matter for today’s software companies? Whether you’re building your first product or scaling an established solution, understanding the SaaS platform model is essential for long-term growth. Contact sales What is a SaaS Platform?