The Latest 2023 Napkin Reveal: What it Takes to Raise Capital with Christoph Janz, General Partner of Point Nine Capital (Video + Podcast)
Christoph Janz, General Partner of Point Nine Capital, shares what it takes to raise capital in SaaS, overall investment activity in 2023, and how to develop a convincing AI strategy.
Dear SaaStr: What Are You Supposed To Say — And Not Say — During a VC Intro Call?
Dear SaaStr: What Are You Supposed To Say — And Not Say — During a VC Intro Call? Be wary of some of the advice you hear. The goal is not to get a “coffee”, or just to “learn”. A VC intro call is a sales call. Your job — if you want funding now, or later —...
State of the Cloud 2023 with Bessemer Venture Partners (Video + Podcast)
Bessemer Venture Partners share their annual State of the Cloud report, including a look back at the past year, current trends and benchmarks, plus tactics to improve efficiency and innovation.
SaaS Is Growing Up: 4 Business Model Changes To Adopt with Notion Capital
Many of the fundamental business models that worked in the SaaS playbook are now changing. Discover four ways to stay relevant with Notion Capital.
How To Actually Succeed in SaaS: AMA Part 2 with SaaStr Founder And CEO Jason Lemkin
SaaStr Founder and CEO Jason Lemkin shares how to expand into the Enterprise as a new startup and the future of SaaS in this tell-all.
Dear SaaStr: What Percentage of Shares Should Be Set Aside for Employee Equity?
Dear SaaStr: What Percentage of Shares Should Be Set Aside for Employee Equity? Nuanced answer: A lot. But, the precise number today doesn’t matter. At a practical level, if you are growing quickly, you’ll typically grant 6-8% a year in additional grants (and...
How To Actually Succeed in SaaS: AMA Part 1 with SaaStr Founder And CEO Jason Lemkin
SaaStr Founder and CEO Jason Lemkin shares what it takes to be a successful SaaS startup in today’s economy, the SaaS trends of 2023, and more.
What to Expect from SaaS in 2024 with Founder & General Partner of Craft Ventures David Sacks and SaaStr Founder Jason Lemkin (Video + Podcast)
Jason Lemkin, SaaStr CEO and Founder, and David Sacks, Founder and General Partner of Craft Ventures, share their predictions on SaaS in 2024.
Dear SaaStr: How Do You Respond to a VC Who Says They Don’t Invest in Your Space?
Dear SaaStr: How Do You Respond to a VC Who Says They Don’t Invest in Your Space? You move on. They almost certainly don’t invest in your space, at least not as your stage, with your risk profile, etc. -> At a higher level, you basically can’t convince a VC...
Dear SaaStr: What Happens When You Can’t Meet The Expectations From the Valuation of Your VC Financing?
Dear SaaStr: What Happens When You Can’t Meet The Expectations From the Valuation of Your VC Financing? It varies e based on the situation. If it was a small round done with SAFEs or promissory notes, the price usually adjusts to a 20% or so discount to the next...
SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin and Amias Gerety Partner at QED on Fintech Beat (Podcast 685)
Discover how three breakout SaaS companies scaled from an idea to hundreds of employees and $1B+ valuations, all while living their values along the way.
Notion COO Akshay Kothari, Motive CEO and Founder Shoaib Makani, and CEO and Co-Founder of Incredible Health Iman Abuzeid share the secrets of ensuring their company-centered values and purpose remained an anchor amidst hypergrowth.
The Power of Private Equity and a $1 Billion+ “Double Acquisiton”
Huge congrats to @iDedupe + @elasticull and team @logikcull!! Proud to have been the first venture investor!! https://t.co/nlwPkUnSZJ — Jason ✨Be Kind✨ Lemkin 🇮🇱 (@jasonlk) August 29, 2023 I was lucky enough to be the first venture investor in a next-gneration...
Dear SaaStr: How are Funds Invested by Venture Capital Firms?
Dear SaaStr: How are Funds Invested by Venture Capital Firms? It varies of course, but roughly for bigger funds: Funds tend to invest in 20–40 startups over 2–4 years. Big and tiny funds may do more, but in general, this is the sweet spot. Funds use about 40% of their...
Dear SaaStr: What Should I Do When VCs Ask About The Competition?
Dear SaaStr: What Should I Do When VCs Ask About The Competition? Embrace it. This is your chance to shine. "How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market: Learn from Your Competitors" pic.twitter.com/F0QV04oIEY — SaaStr (@saastr) March 25, 2024 Not Truly...
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