North American Startup Investment Q1 2024. A Mixed Bag of Performance, but Signs of Hope
SaaS VC investing is finally showing signs that the winter of VC investing is coming to an end.
The Marketecture. Put Your Competitors Into Context
Product managers can analyze their market competitively using the Marketecture tool, which quickly compiles critical company information from various free sources. This framework includes seven key data points such as…
2023 SaaS M&A in Review
I regularly track SaaS M&A. The Software Equity Group regularly publishes great research on SaaS M&A. Recently they released their SEG 2024 Annual SaaS Report. The report includes: An Overview…
30 of the Best Product Management Memes of 2023
I belong to a Facebook Group called Product Management Memes. It has over 7101 members and is simply a meme stash for product managers, marketers, and corporate life. People post…
Public and Private SaaS Valuations November 2023
I regularly track SaaS valuations as a part of my consulting business. Tracking the valuations of public SaaS companies is easy, privately held SaaS companies are a bit more challenging,…
Seed Stage VC Fundraising Q3 2023
The early stage VC funding market has experienced a significant decline since the market peak in February 2021. While most of my clients have viable products and market opportunities, fundraising…
SaaS M&A and Valuation Trends 1H2023
I regularly M&A and valuation trends in the SaaS industry. One of my go-to resources is the Software Equity Group’s free research. Their recent report 2Q23 Quarterly SaaS Report shows…
PreSeed Fundraising Trends Q3 2023
I consult with a lot of early-stage SaaS startups. Many are trying to raise a PreSeed round of VC funding, and most are struggling. VC fundraising has declined by over…
Attract the Best, Forget the Rest: Perfecting Your Market Research Participant Pool
A guest post from Gloria Martinez (gloriamartinez@womenled.org) For modern businesses, market research is a practical necessity for successfully launching a new product or service. The utility of this research often…
The Apps That Business Leaders Need to Create More Free Time
A guest post by Gloria Martinez (gloriamartinez@womenled.org) As a business owner, you already have plenty of tasks on your plate, from marketing your products to managing your staff. Unfortunately, with…