Are you undervaluing your SaaS startup by following an ARR formula better suited for more mature companies?
In theory, LTV:CAC seems like a simple one-size-fits-all SaaS metric, but the reality is much more nuanced.
VCs and growth-oriented startups are focusing on CAC payback period as one of the best measures of growth efficiency and potential profitability.
New industry research, planning templates, eBooks, podcasts, and articles to help SaaS startups plan and scale their financial operations.
A professional services model can provide the revenue you need to scale your product while delivering valuable market insights.
For mid- to late-stage SaaS startups with IPO plans, there can be material benefits to closing outside of December.
Important SaaS KPIs like ARR and LTV:CAC often won’t get you far with debt-based lenders.
Revenue-based financing can provide the working capital your startup needs between equity rounds without exchanging an ownership stake or giving up control.
The deferred revenue schedule is an important tool to manage cash flow and ensure your startup’s financial statements accurately reflect its position.
Do not assume that your product or service is non-taxable or that you’ve identified all your areas of potential tax liability.