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Benchmarking Exceptional Series A SaaS Companies
The document discusses the state of Series A funding for SaaS companies, highlighting a projected median revenue growth rate of 4.9x. It notes that 2016 saw significant changes in the fundraising landscape, with 66% of founders expecting it to become harder. Three key trends identified are increased pressure from public markets, the importance of growth and unit economics, and a faster rate of mergers and acquisitions.
Benchmarking Exceptional Series A SaaS Companies
- 1. TOMASZ TUNGUZ PARTNER /REDPOINT TOMTUNGUZ.COM
- 2. IPOs + M&Ascompaniesfundedbillion managed
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- 5. Selection Bias: PremiumSaaS Companies Sample Size Bias: N is 10-15 per Year KEY POINTS ABOUT THIS ANALYSIS Projected 12 Month Rev Growth Rate Median: 4.9x
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- 15. 2016: A Yearof Change
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- 19. 66% of Founders Believein 2016 Fundraising Will be Somewhat or Much Harder
- 20. 3 KEY TRENDSIN 2016
- 21. PUBLIC MARKET WILL PRESSUREPRICES IN THE PRIVATE MARKET
- 22. GROWTH + UNIT ECONOMICS WILLBOTH MATTER
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