Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

Labels: SaaS , software , Venture Capital. Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. at 6:31 PM.

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JANUARY 7, 2009

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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JULY 10, 2009

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 9, 2009

However, as the second graphs shows, some companies such as Constant Contact, Vocus or Salesforce do start to show a stabilization or an improvement in their productivity metrics. Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different?

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

SaaS companies use different metrics to calculate renewals. Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital.

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Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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JUNE 23, 2008

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 16, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Venture Capital is about investing in the small, fast and agile company hoping that it will beat the large and slow incumbent. Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Global Warning!

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Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

It is time to fix your key SaaS metrics: P&L: MRR = MRE: you control your destiny when your monthly revenue equals your monthly expenses Sales & Marketing: Your cost of capital doubled, so if a CAC ratio > 0.5 Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars.

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JANUARY 5, 2007

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

MARCH 23, 2007

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 28, 2006

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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DECEMBER 7, 2006

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

APRIL 18, 2007

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

MARCH 28, 2022

Back in 2016, Europe and Israel had only four public companies worth less than $9B combined and local cloud companies had raised just $900M throughout 2015. Today, Europe and Israel have generated 23 public companies worth $231B and private cloud financing reached c. of market capitalization. The Index added another $0.9T

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JANUARY 22, 2009

For SaaS companies, we found that MRR is the best metric on which to base sales commissions. Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! anecdotes. (13).

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JANUARY 28, 2008

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 9, 2006

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Software Review Technical Review Europe Venture Capital 48

Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 2, 2006

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

Software Review 48

Software Review Technical Review Europe Software 48

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 12, 2007

It would be nice if You wanna give us some advises on the recruiting process in Venture Capital Industry. Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning!

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 19, 2016

Even in 2006, when I joined Bessemer Venture Partners, there was still a lot of skepticism in the Silicon Valley around SaaS (one of my first blog post in 2006 was titled: “W hy I disagree with Tony Zingale — CEO of Mercury Interactive — on the future of SaaS "). More and more champions will be built out of Europe.

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DECEMBER 16, 2006

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

Software Review 48

Software Review Silicon Valley Technical Review Software 48

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

In my experience, the Silicon Valley startup model, focused on disrupting established industries, has treated the USA well and created some great global businesses. In effect, Silicon Valley needs to take a more global perspective. With a singular focus on building unicorns, very rapid growth has been a key metric.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 Tech Trends: Israel is winning the global race for tech funding. Part of a global trend. Records were broken globally as well, both in terms of funding and number of unicorns. In the UK, by far the largest tech hub in Europe, startups raised $26 billion. Europe: $100 billion ??India: Global tech correction.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We’re looking at our lean business planning is about strategy, tactics, concrete specifics including milestones, metrics, tasks and schedule, and essential numbers to run a business, all of which lead to managing cash flow. You need metrics because we’re human. Funding plans, banking, what are our employment policies?

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MAY 25, 2010

Europe Consumer. (1). Venture Capital. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Global warming: a plague for humanity? Global Warning! Explore Venture Capital. anecdotes. (13). Cloud Computing. (1). Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

In my experience, the Silicon Valley startup model, focused on disrupting established industries, has treated the USA well and created some great global businesses. In effect, Silicon Valley needs to take a more global perspective. With a singular focus on building unicorns, very rapid growth has been a key metric.

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mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Amidst an increasingly connected world, globalization is the order of the day. However, while the benefits are many (including more efficient communication and greater potential for collaboration), today’s digital age can put increased pressure on young businesses to expand globally — and to do so quickly. from France.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

TechCrunch Europe ran an article in November of last year that European startups need to work as hard as those in Silicon Valley and I echoed the sentiment in my post about the need for entrepreneurs to be maniacal about their businesses if one wants to work in the hyper competitive tech world. We were based in London. I’m now down 8.6

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www.women2.org

MARCH 8, 2012

Prior to that, she worked in venture capital at OpenView Venture Partners. Iridescent LA & Global Do Gooders cordially invite you to a STEM in LA Mixer. Global Womens Journey. We launched the Global Womens Journey series last year to discuss womens path to leadership. Underwritten by the Kauffman Foundation.

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OCTOBER 10, 2008

Effectively measuring and understanding your CAC and CLTV metrics are key to future success. Bessemer SaaS Law #1: Your key monthly business metrics are: CMRR (Committed Monthly Recurring Revenue), Churn, and Cash flow - “Bookings” is for suckers. Brian, Paglo www.paglo.com. Great list! Great list! Philippe Botteri.

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