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How to Predict the Forward Multiple of a Software Company

High growth software companies are valued based on forward revenue multiples. But, how does the market set the multiple? What predicts the forward multiple, or correlates with it? Tomasz Tunguz explains how to calculate and predict revenue growth, sales efficiency, and the forward multiple of a SaaS or software company.

April 27, 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work for SaaS Companies is Here to Stay in 2021 - Part Three

In today’s final installment, we review the 2021 plans regarding “Hybrid & Remote Work Models for 2021,” and “Office Space Planning” from approximately 100 senior Finance executives in SaaS & cloud companies. As well as key findings from Microsoft’s Work Trend Index regarding hybrid-remote work.

April 21, 2021

The Top 5 Growth Initiatives for SaaS Investment in 2021 - Part Two

In today’s installment, we review the results regarding the “Top Growth Initiatives for 2021,” “Internal Investments,” and “Strategic Finance Goals” that those surveyed are planning to make. In 2021 competition for customers, product category leadership, and acquiring new employees is expected to be fierce within the SaaS market[...]

April 14, 2021

Top Factors Impacting the SaaS Business Environment for 2021 - Part One

In the first installment of this three-part series, OPEXEngine shares the results from our recent SaaS Q1 2021 CFO Pulse Survey, conducted in March. In this post, we analyze the responses to the question: What Are the Most Significant Factors Impacting the Business Environment for Your Company in 2021[...]

April 8, 2021

Return-to-Work: Key Steps to Restart Your Organization Successfully

Finance leaders are in a critical position to help assess the options and impacts associated with returning to work, including how the business can grow and react differently in the future.

April 6, 2021

Reinventing FP&A: When Financial Planning and Analysis Needs an Overhaul

If you’re a business leader or CFO committed to future-proofing your company, we highly recommend that you read a new brief from Bain & Company, When Financial Planning and Analysis Needs an Overhaul.

March 31, 2021

Not All Growth is Equal: Why Growth Matters To Venture Lenders

While traditional debt and venture debt share some superficial similarities, they require very different underwriting practices.

March 30, 2021

Can Professional Services and Saas Coexist?

When considering pricing professional services in support of the SaaS there are two common strategies.

March 24, 2021

3 Key Steps on Your Journey to Business Agility

Throughout the world, businesses of every size are feeling firsthand the impacts of instability. In a time of uncertainty, surviving and thriving comes down to how promptly your business can identify disruptive changes and proactively respond to them.

March 17, 2021