October 7, 2025
Introducing the new Annual Planning dashboard in BenchmarkEngine: flexible views, benchmark comparisons, and faster insights.
SaaS companies in OPEXEngine’s proprietary database sustained Net Dollar Retention above 100% in the 1-2 years before a transaction. Buyers prize this level of customer stickiness as the clearest indicator of durable growth.
OPEXEngine’s data shows SaaS companies improve EBITDA margins by 20+ points in the 1-2 years before an exit. Learn why profitability signals maturity to buyers.
OPEXEngine’s data shows that SaaS companies sustain ~24% ARR growth in the 1-2 years before an exit. Learn why buyers prize consistency over last-minute spikes.
Evaluate your SaaS go-to-market strategy with this 20-question GTM audit checklist. Assess sales, marketing, customer success, and data alignment for growth and scalability.
In the fast-moving world of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), data-driven decisions separate thriving companies from those that stall. The best CEOs don’t just “watch the numbers” – they measure the right ones consistently and act quickly on what they reveal.Here’s a CEO’s ultimate SaaS KPI checklist, from core revenue metrics to operational health indicators (with formulas, benchmarks, and optimization tips).
Calling all SaaS Finance and RevOps leaders! Planning next year’s GTM strategy? You’re not alone, and we’re making it easier than ever with a new benchmarking study. Introducing the 2025 GTM Pulse Survey, a free, give-to-get benchmarking initiative from OPEXEngine and AccountAim, built with input from top SaaS operators and informed by Bain’s technology practice. This is your opportunity to access anonymized, validated GTM benchmarks to guide your 2026 planning.
On today's podcast, Tori Danforth, Senior Director of FP&A at Relativity, shares how her team approaches annual planning at scale – from integrating long-range strategic goals to setting departmental targets and navigating trade-offs. Tori offers a detailed look into how benchmarking with external data strengthens both the planning process and cross-functional alignment.
Our platform has long offered Standard Benchmarks – a trusted, metric-by-metric view that supports deep operational insight. Today, we’re introducing something new: Anchored Benchmarks.What are Anchored Benchmarks? This new feature lets you explore how top-performing companies holistically operate, using a strategic anchor like revenue growth or EBITDA margin. Instead of re-ranking for each metric, you’ll view all benchmarks through the consistent lens of the fastest-growing or most profitable companies.
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