Product Management and M&A. Musings of a reformed private equity operator
The private equity (PE) sector is increasingly using dividend recapitalizations in enterprise software due to a decline in carried interest, influenced by heightened competition, decreased exit activity, and changes in…
The Q3 2024 PitchBook Analyst Note on Enterprise SaaS M&A offers a detailed analysis of trends in mergers and acquisitions in the SaaS sector. Post-pandemic, the report observes stabilization and…
Medallia, a leader in customer and employee experience management, underwent significant changes over the past three years, notably being acquired by Thoma Bravo for $6.4 billion in 2021. Post-acquisition, Medallia…
The Pitchbook Q2 2024 European Venture Report reveals a recovering venture capital landscape, with AI playing a crucial role, particularly in the UK. The report highlights the UK's leadership in…
The SaaS industry relies on the payback period to assess financial health and efficiency, calculated by total burn divided by net new ARR. A shorter payback period indicates quicker investment…
The US venture capital landscape in 2024 faces significant challenges. While AI investments remain strong, IPO activity has underperformed, and overall fundraising is struggling due to economic conditions. Insider-led rounds…
Navigating R&D investment complexities is crucial for SaaS startups, requiring both innovation and strategic discipline. A white paper by OPEXEngine outlines five key focus areas for SaaS leaders: R&D ROI,…
The 2024 B2B SaaS Benchmark Report offers key metrics for startups with under $1M in revenue. It includes insights from 936 SaaS firms, with 15 specific benchmarks such as Company…
In the competitive B2B SaaS landscape, customer success is crucial for driving revenue, retaining clients, and ensuring growth. Insights from G2’s survey reveal a shift towards sales roles, including sales…
The 2023 OpenView SaaS Benchmarks Report outlines seven key metrics for startups with ARR below $1M and between $1M and $5M to aid in growth and decision-making. These metrics include…