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SAAS NEWS FLASH - February 21, 2026

Matia Raises $21M Series A to Power AI-Native Data Operations Amid Surging Enterprise Demand

•Matia, a Tel Aviv-based unified AI-native data operations platform, secured $21M in Series A funding led by Red Dot Capital Partners, bringing total funding to over $31M.[3] (https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/matia-secures-21-million-in-series-a)
•Avenia (BRLA Digital LTD) raised $17M in Series A from Quona, Fluent Ventures, and others to expand its fintech-focused SaaS platform.[5] (https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/avenia-raises-17-million-series-a)
•Reco, an AI SaaS security platform, closed a $30M Series B led by Zeev Ventures—totaling $85M raised—to address exploding demand for securing enterprise AI SaaS environments after 400% ARR growth in 2025.[6][7] (https://fintech.global/2026/02/13/dont-miss-the-19-fintech-deals-of-the-week-nearly-500m-raised-by-the-sector/; https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/pressemelding/18801060/reco-raises-dollar30m-b-round-for-a-total-of-dollar85m-to-meet-rapidly-growing-demand-for-ai-saas-security-among-enterprises?publisherId=17848946&lang=en)

Flash Insight: These February 2026 funding rounds highlight AI's grip on SaaS, with data ops, fintech, and security platforms attracting over $68M collectively to tackle enterprise-scale AI integration challenges, signaling investor bets on tools that enable secure, scalable AI adoption over pure research plays.[3][5][6]

📊 SaaS METRICS SNAPSHOT - February 21, 2026

Market Performance
•Global SaaS market valued at $465.03B in 2026, up from $408.21B in 2025 (13.32% CAGR projected to 2034); B2B SaaS at $490.3B.[3][4]
•ARR growth benchmarks: VC-backed median 25-30%, top quartile 50%+; bootstrapped 20-23%; overall consistent 30-50% YoY signals health.[1][2]
•Median NRR compressed to 101% (top performers 111%+); AI-native firms grow at twice traditional SaaS rates.[2][4]

Key Industry Numbers
•Pricing trends favor usage-based models rising rapidly alongside AI adoption; per-seat persists but faces volatility in renewals.[4][6]
•LTV:CAC ratio benchmark 3:1 healthy, 4:1+ excellent; CAC rose 14% in 2024, sales efficiency (Magic Number) below 0.6 for early/mid-stage.[1][4]
•Churn: Median gross revenue retention 90% (implying 10% annual gross churn); NRR 110-120% strong, 125%+ world-class.[1][2][4]

Today's Notable Metrics
•Organizations average $55.7M annual SaaS spend, managing 305 apps (down 0.07% YoY, signaling stabilization).[4]
•Gross margin benchmark holds at 75%+ for efficient delivery.[2]
•Vertical SaaS grows at 19.50% annually, outpacing broader market; no specific February 21 announcements in available data.[7]

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