SaaStr

JANUARY 28, 2025

Their conversation offers a rare, insider view of the strategies, challenges, and opportunities driving the next wave of technological innovation.

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AI Search AI Artificial Intelligence Technical Review 244

Clouded Judgement

JANUARY 24, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. It might also boost sales forecasting accuracy by using your enterprise’s historical transaction data to predict future trends more reliably. This post and the information presented are intended for informational purposes only.

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Clouded Judgement

MARCH 7, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. We’ll see how these consensus estimates trend over the year, but the initial guides out of the gate do not inspire confidence that 2025 will be a year of out performance. Follow along to stay up to date! The median full year guide is only 0.1%

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Clouded Judgement

MARCH 21, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. This post and the information presented are intended for informational purposes only. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now M&A is Back! We’ve seen a ton of M&A in the first quarter of the year. Will the floodgates open?

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Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. This post and the information presented are intended for informational purposes only. Follow along to stay up to date! The Nasdaq dropped >3.5%, which I believe is the largest drop after a fed meeting going back to the onset of Covid.

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Tom Tunguz

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Let’s bucket these businesses by growth to see trends. And if it continues, we should expect the IPO, the direct listing, and special purpose acquisition vehicles (SPACs) to present compelling financing options to later stage founders. The valuation multiple has doubled in about two years.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We are thrilled by the participation of over 200 emerging SaaS companies , some of which are highlighted here: And our “Meet A VC” networking is complemented by expert sessions led by leading VC s like: Jules Maltz, General Partner – IVP – presenting “Run Better Board Meetings: A VC Hierarchy of Needs”. Startup Advice”.

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Scale Venture Capital Innovation Banking 311

Buffer Resources

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Christie starts off by saying, “buckle up, because this fall trend is not for the faint-hearted.” ” The audio, combined with her caption (“the fall trend everyone is talking about”), builds intrigue and makes you want to tune in to find out what fall trend she’s referencing. (If

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Payrix

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

To stay competitive today, software companies should plan to stay on top of the latest Embedded Finance trends and strategies. Below are the top 3 trends to look out for this year and the benefits they could provide your business. Embedded Finance trend #3: Ultra-personal services We’re not done with data just yet.

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Tom Tunguz

AUGUST 16, 2020

During the presentation, we will cover customer success trends and how they impact early stage B2B SaaS companies, share our point of view on how early-stage customer success drives growth, and provide a “game plan” that focuses on the key things to get right from the get-go. My partner, Jamin Ball, will be leading the discussion.

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Tom Tunguz

MARCH 28, 2021

Customer support teams might use RPA robots to read the contents of an email, find an order number, look up the order, and present the support agent with some key data. Concurrent with the evolution in ACV, we can observe a few other trends. Robots read pdfs that customers provide and input that data into other computer systems.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

AI Demo Stage SaaStr Annual provides a comprehensive view of the current B2B landscape, emerging trends, and competitive movements. And a full half of 2025 will be dedicated in the latest in AI for B2B, including 100+ of the best new players in B2B AI presenting on our new AI Demo Stage!

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Scytale

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As technology continues to evolve, compliance industry trends and requirements adapt accordingly. Compliance trends in 2025 continue to be influenced by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain, and cloud computing. What role does AI play in compliance trends?

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The unpredictable market has given rise to new trends and a new type of elite company, which Bessemer Venture Partners have dubbed the Centaur. Five Trends Driving Bessemer’s Love for the Cloud in 2022. Currently, the cloud technology industry has reached about $495 billion. Indirect Monetization Becomes the First Act.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This chart before from data Meritech tracks helps illustrate the bear case here: I like t he Meritech data not only because it’s well presented, but because you can go way back in time. Yet we see trends. Back to the early days in SaaS public companies.

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Clouded Judgement

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. This post and the information presented are intended for informational purposes only. Follow along to stay up to date! Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA.

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Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 11, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. While it is too early to call an end to cloud optimization and a significant level of macro uncertainty remains, these new trends, along with the tenor of our customer interactions are encouraging.” Follow along to stay up to date!

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SaaStr

APRIL 4, 2025

Come meet them (and also watch 100+ present live at our first AI Demo Stage ) at 2025 SaaStr Annual, May 13-15 in SF Bay!! So we’ll have ~20 of the latest AI start-ups from YCombinator at a special YC Demo Pod area at 2025 SaaStr Annual! Here’s more on a dozen of them to meet IRL!:

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SaaStr

AUGUST 10, 2020

So yes, it benefits from micro-trends such as “gotta work from home … today” But it will also see the broader impacts of an economy that in many ways, is in free fall. E.g., Coupa which optimizes spend management is on fire (see that presentation here ). Because Box is broad and horizontal.

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Buffer Resources

JULY 31, 2024

Relying on content curation tools alone also makes you more of a content aggregator than a content curator: The former just collects pieces of relevant information and presents them as is, while the latter adds their own inputs and insights into the mix of existing information. It’s the difference between a retweet and a quote tweet.

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Social Media Software Review Trends Content Marketing 106

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. But early signs seem positive Some Positive Trends on Net New ARR We’re about 80% of the way through earning season and can start looking at signs for overall trends. Follow along to stay up to date! Time will tell if they can execute!

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Wix has benefitted from those trends, not just crossing $1B in ARR, but growing a very impressive 29% year-over-year at $1B in ARR! While Wix’s actual churn is a bit unclear, this is a super interesting presentation of CLTV. Well, it turns out, people care. And SMBs are back in SaaS. Especially post-Covid. Over Next 8 Years.

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Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments SMB 312

Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 26, 2021

There’s a trend in pitch decks and startup pitches I’ve been watching - the commingling of metrics definitions, especially ARR. Management teams and VCs talk multiples in partner meeting presentations, term sheet negotiations, and board room conversations. Should all these companies benefit from the same ARR multiples?

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SMB Startup Trends Subscription 279

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This small SaaStr poll illustrates the trend. Not just presentations from the top founders, but top leaders in CS, Marketing, Sales, Product, Engineering and more will share how they do it. Companies that were distributed pre-2020 generally did and do a quarterly meet-up in person, to get everyone together, often at a rotated location.

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Engineering Trends Sales Marketing 278

Buffer Resources

APRIL 18, 2024

These influences give rise to a wave of new graphic design trends, revolutionizing how we conceive, craft, and engage with art. Many of these graphic design trends infiltrate the realms of business and marketing. Embracing the latest graphic design trends. This graphic design trend is best for Instagram stories and X covers.

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Social Media Branding Trends Innovation 128

Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The conversation unpacked notable trends, challenges, and opportunities for software companies navigating this dynamic landscape. While this trend offers businesses a way to offset processing expenses, it has also drawn increased scrutiny from regulators and brands.

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Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 130

Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. This post and the information presented are intended for informational purposes only. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Budget Flush Coming? First - what is a budget flush? Altimeter is an investment adviser registered with the U.S.

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Cloud Cost optimization & reporting GCP(Google Cloud Platform) Software Review 167

SaaStr

JUNE 22, 2021

This is a positive trajectory, but it presents a challenge for your customer success efforts: How can you scale your support and CS while still delivering a memorable, quality customer experience? After a year of rapid digital acceleration, many SaaS companies grappled with high volumes of new customers.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In this special SaaStr Annual presentation, Thomas shares how async communication improves the work experience, enhances company culture, and builds a better business. The candidates are also asked to use async videos to create and present on their own terms. What is Async, and Why is It Important?

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Payrix

JANUARY 28, 2025

With decades of experience in payments, Matt provided invaluable insights on emerging trends, regulatory changes, and the future of Embedded Finance. He highlighted three pivotal trends for 2025: Regulatory shifts : As the U.S. He highlighted three pivotal trends for 2025: Regulatory shifts : As the U.S.

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Payments Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

At Tin Men, our strategy is based on three market gaps that the team has identified through observation of trends in Southeast Asia, and the opportunities that these present. Tin Men Capital primarily invests in B2B industrial technologies and automation opportunities in Southeast Asia. appeared first on SaaStr.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 29, 2022

So I’ve seen a trend among many startups these days which is to sort of have a VP or Director of Business Ops instead of a VP / Director of Finance. Instead, they tend to build financial and operating models that are very much driven in the present. These folks often come from strategy consulting or banking backgrounds.

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Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 30, 2024

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. A technological shift is exemplified by what happened in endpoint security, where rules-based solutions from Trend Micro and Symantec were replaced by AI-based anomaly detection from CrowdStrike and SentinelOne. Follow along to stay up to date!

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Cloud Venture Capital AI Startup 274

User Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

In HubSpot’s consumer behavior trends report, 72% of consumers said they’re more likely to make purchase decisions with a brand they can trust their data with. But when you think about this and all the trends that are happening right now, how can your business catch up? Creating an in-app resource center with Userpilot.

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Trends Technical Review Software Review Social Media 104

SaaStr

JUNE 19, 2024

Eventually, they set out to replace the anonymous shortener with a simple, still-free tool, which presented the perfect opportunity to use multiple products as an entry point. They saw incredible market trends related to QR codes. In 2020, the trend took off when the pandemic hit, and everyone was moving toward touchless.

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Tom Tunguz

APRIL 21, 2021

I can’t see that happening for a number of reasons, but the trend is real: with more dollars to invest, the market is becoming much more liquid. Research them ahead of their process and present them with a term sheet next week. Just kidding. The pre-emptive round started a few years ago. Then, secondary programs emerged.

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SaaStr

MARCH 19, 2021

Here are the latest trends and predictions from the BVP team of Byron Deeter, Elliott Robinson, and Mary D’Onofrio. A lot of elements within Cloud have accelerated in a way that will reflect across long-term tech trends. Is Cloud growth sustainable for the long term?

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