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Early-stage SaaS boasts best expected exit success rate for VCs SaaS is the bread and butter of venture, offering capital-lite business models with high profit margins. VC’s preoccupation with SaaS isn’t a coincidence. Historically, it has been one of the most lucrative areas for investors. And new research from PitchBook, developed using the machine learning-enabled VC Exit Predictor, shows that the expected future returns for SaaS far outpace other venture tech verticals. PitchBook’s VC Emerging Opportunities report calculated that the annualized expected returns for early-stage SaaS companies were 5.5% higher than the average of 10 VC tech verticals. That advantage has grown in recent years, up from 3.2% in 2017.

🚀 Sharing insights on the growth of SaaS companies within the thriving UK venture capital landscape! 🌐 The dynamic synergy between scalable SaaS solutions and the robust VC ecosystem is driving innovation, propelling the UK to the forefront of tech excellence. A win-win scenario for entrepreneurs and investors alike, this collaboration not only transforms industries but solidifies the UK's position as a global tech hub💼✨✨ #SaaS #VentureCapital #TechInnovation

Early-stage SaaS boasts best expected exit success rate for VCs Great article by Rosie Bradbury 👇 'SaaS is the bread and butter of venture, offering capital-lite business models with high profit margins. VC’s preoccupation with SaaS isn’t a coincidence. Historically, it has been one of the most lucrative areas for investors. And new research from PitchBook, developed using the machine learning-enabled VC Exit Predictor, shows that the expected future returns for SaaS far outpace other venture tech verticals. PitchBook’s VC Emerging Opportunities report calculated that the annualized expected returns for early-stage SaaS companies was 5.5% higher than the average of 10 VC tech verticals. That advantage has grown in recent years, up from 3.2% in 2017.' What factors contribute to SaaS consistently having higher expected returns compared to other tech verticals in the VC landscape? #tech #saas #vc #venture

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The Founder’s Roadmap to $100 Million ARR  by Bessemer Venture Partners In this document, you’ll learn: 1. Strategies for product innovation and resiliency: BVP’s investors share frameworks for launch, growth, and revenue acceleration. 2. Authoritative benchmarks: Bessemer guides SaaS and AI-first businesses with good, better, best operating metrics. 3. Battle-tested tactics: You will learn from the legends. Implement and iterate so your #startup can become a market leader.

VCs don't actually care about market size... they care about exit size! 🎯 They look at market size to see if your biz is in a market that can support a $1bn+ exit. 🔍 VCs assume that if you can get to some amount of revenues you will be valued at $1bn (for SaaS companies this is usually $100m.) 💰 If your market is 20x+ larger than the amount of revenue you need to be worth $1bn it is seen as ‘big enough’ 📏 Unfortunately, knowing how much revenue you need to be worth $1bn is hard 🤔 - It changes based on your market, business model, and margin profile. To help founders figure it out: - I wrote a blog post explaining how to do it ✍ - I made a calculator which does the maths for you ➕ Check them out - https://lnkd.in/eaTqV4GG

Great to see Oxx (Venture Capital fund focused on b2b SaaS) have raised €172 million second fund generation to power the growth of European SaaS scaleups. Mikael Johnsson emphasizes the success of the European Software as a Service (SaaS) industry, highlighting its ability to generate substantial returns compared to other technology sectors. In the third quarter of 2023, the majority of the top 10 venture-backed exits were in the software industry. The European SaaS ecosystem is characterized by a significant number of serial founders and a deep pool of engineering and tech talent. The quote suggests that the potential for digitization across various industries and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) indicate that the European SaaS boom is still in its early stages. https://lnkd.in/e58cMveC

The software landscape is shifting towards the cloud and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) is leading the charge. This innovative model is creating growth potential and Auxano Capital is looking positively at this trend. SaaS companies offer a compelling proposition, generating consistent income through recurring subscriptions, providing investors with predictable revenue streams and long-term stability. With SaaS, adding new customers doesn't come with high additional costs, allowing companies to expand rapidly. This translates to a thriving market – the global SaaS industry is projected to reach $766 billion by 2027. Venture Capitalists are known for their ability to identify high-potential startups with talented founders and disruptive ideas. They take an active role in supporting their portfolio companies by offering guidance, connections and a range of resources crucial for achieving explosive growth and reaching their full potential. Watch the space for future developments #SoftwareIndustry #AuxanoPartners #SaaS #VentureCapital #LetsGrowTogether #AuxanoCapital