A message for AI apps founders: don't optimize for gross margin too early or you may undermine your company’s potential. Sarah Hinkfuss explains why gross margin is a BS metric, and why gross margin for these companies rapidly changes over time due to structural, strategic, and financial considerations. https://lnkd.in/gzD9BSc3
Bain Capital Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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BCV helps founders build iconic businesses that transform the way we live and work. We invest in B2B software startups from seed to growth across our four domains of Fintech, Commerce, Apps, and Infra. For over 20 years and with over $10B under management, BCV has helped launch and commercialize more than 400 companies, including Attentive, Bloomreach, Clari, Docusign, Flywire, LinkedIn, Moveworks, Rapid7, and Redis. BCV has offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York, and Boston, and you can follow us on Twitter @BainCapVC.
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Mark your calendars for 9/5 in SF! BCV partners Merritt Hummer, Christina Melas-Kyriazi, and Aaref Hilaly will attend The Information's AI Summit. And don't miss Aaref's insights on the most impactful AI opportunities and the cutting-edge research driving them forward. https://lnkd.in/gs5VCHTh
The Information’s San Francisco AI Summit
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Bain Capital Ventures reposted this
Here are 3 very concerning facts from HYCU, Inc.'s recent research report: ☠ SaaS apps are the source of attack for 61% of ransomware breaches 👻 We are all flying blind. Most organizations don't know the full scope of their SaaS usage i.e. employees are using many more tools than explicitly approved and mandated, creating a massive shadow IT infrastructure 🕊 The parachute you think is strapped to your back doesn't actually work. 41% of respondents thought the SaaS provider is responsible for data recovery but most actually aren't Basically, you're more exposed to a high-risk threat than you realize and less protected against the exposure than you think. Sub-optimal news to start the week with. Fortunately, HYCU, Inc. is around with a strong hashtag game and an even stronger data protection offering and they can help you #backthatsaasup Before you jump off an unknown plane in the middle of the night with no parachute, talk to them so they can help safeguard you. Simon Taylor https://lnkd.in/gYz4C_AK
The Rise of SaaS and the Gap in Data Protection
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Today we're taking a trip down memory lane to reminisce with founders. Hightouch, Relay, Bloomreach, Cleanlab, MagicSchool AI and soona shared some of their earliest photos with us, and it’s amazing to see how far they’ve come!
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Join us 9/5 in SF at The Information's AI Summit! BCV partners Merritt Hummer and Christina Melas-Kyriazi will be there, and Aaref Hilaly will speak about compelling AI opportunities and what researchers on the cutting edge are excited about.
The Information’s San Francisco AI Summit
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Unplanned downtime is down, but costs are still climbing thanks to pricey parts, shipping, and aging gear. Get the details in MaintainX's first-ever State of Industrial Maintenance Report.
📰 Fresh off the press! Today, we are excited to launch the first annual MaintainX State of Industrial Maintenance Report, a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, trends, and opportunities facing industrial maintenance teams. Did you know? The average cost of an hour of unplanned downtime hovers around $25,000, but for larger organizations, this figure can skyrocket to over $500,000! 📈 Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gnr328pi #Maintenance #MaintenanceReport
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Relay's new Cash Flow Compass highlights that 42% of business owners overestimate cash flow control. It is a game-changer for helping small businesses take charge of their finances!
🧭 Introducing the Cash Flow Compass! 🧭 Did you know that on average, business owners are 42% overconfident in their cash flow control? Or that 91% of small businesses face cash flow issues? Our new Cash Flow Compass report reveals the realities of missed payments, lost profits, and staffing needs. Powered by a survey of over 750 U.S. small businesses, the survey reveals a major gap between cash flow perception and reality—and offers real tips to help small business owners get in control of their cash flow. 💪 🤔 Wondering where you stand? Take the Cash Flow Compass quiz to find out: Are you a Cash Flow Realist, or Cash Flow Optimist? 👉 Head to the link in the comments to take the Cash Flow Compass quiz, and access more insights and tips to control your cash flow!
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EvenUp helps personal injury lawyers save time and win cases. They're on the "Next Billion-Dollar Startups" list from Forbes today and we couldn't agree more with that assessment.
Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2024
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For network executives navigating AI integration, check out this in-depth report by AvidThink examining AI's role in the networking ecosystem, use cases of early AI/ML implementations and outcomes, and a roadmap for progress towards autonomous networks. There's also a video series with perspectives from industry leaders, like Augtera Networks' Rahul Aggarwal explaining top uses for #AIOps in networking, among other topics presented by execs at IBM, VMware, Rakuten Symphony and Red Hat.
2024 AI in Networking Report - Pipe Dreams and AI Realities
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Bain Capital Ventures reposted this
We’re speechless… keynote speaker Matt Harris with Bain Capital gave a phenomenal history of #fintech and a deep dive into how generative AI is going upend banking. 🤖💳
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