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AI-Powered Observability Platform Selector Doubles Valuation with $32M Funding Round

•Selector's $32M Raise: AI observability and network intelligence platform Selector raised $32 million, doubling its valuation to $375 million, with funding led by AVP and participation from Ansa Capital, Two Bear Capital, Sinewave Ventures, and Singtel Innov8[5].

•Healthcare AI Contract Intelligence Emerges: SpendRule, an AI-powered contract intelligence platform designed specifically for healthcare, raised $2 million in Seed funding led by Abundant Venture Partners[6].

•Diverse SaaS Funding Momentum: February 2026 saw significant funding activity across sectors, including Rogo (FinTech AI) raising $75 million in Series C, Factify (cybersecurity and legal tech) securing $63 million in Seed funding, and Compa (HR analytics) closing $35 million in Series B[2].

Flash Insight: The SaaS market in February 2026 demonstrates strong investor confidence in AI-driven solutions across enterprise verticals, with particular momentum in observability, healthcare automation, and financial technology. The diversity of funding stages—from pre-seed to Series C—indicates a healthy ecosystem supporting both early-stage innovation and scaling companies.

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Sources:
[5] https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/selector-raises-32-million-in-funding
[6] https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/spendrule-raises-2-million-seed-round
[2] https://growthlist.co/list-of-funded-saas-startups/

# 📊 SaaS METRICS SNAPSHOT

Market Performance

Valuation Multiples Under Pressure
The SaaS sector is experiencing significant valuation compression. Adobe's forward P/E has declined from over 30x in 2024 to 11.8x–16.5x in February 2026, driven by market concerns about AI efficiency reducing software seat demand[3]. Salesforce trades at a 15.1x–17.5x forward P/E as it transitions toward per-task AI charging models[3]. Microsoft commands the highest multiple at 21.2x–24x, benefiting from 17% revenue growth and 33% Azure growth as it captures infrastructure value while SaaS players navigate seat drop-down challenges[3].

Market Capitalization Volatility
SaaS company valuations experienced a massive sell-off in early February 2026, with over $1 trillion in market capitalization lost in a single week[8].

Key Industry Numbers

Customer Acquisition Economics
B2B SaaS CAC has risen 14% to $2 per $1 ARR in 2026[1]. Industry benchmarks for revenue-focused metrics include:
•ROAS: 113%+ on LinkedIn, 98% on Google Search; elite performers achieve 300-650% ROAS[1]
•CAC Payback: Less than 80 days[1]
•Demo Booking Rate: 5-15%[1]
•LTV/CAC Ratio: 3:1+ (healthy benchmark at 4:1)[1]

Churn & Retention Decline
Median net revenue retention for B2B SaaS companies declined to 101%, down from 108% in prior periods, indicating reduced expansion revenue[2]. Median gross revenue retention fell to 90%, implying an average annual gross churn rate of approximately 10%[2].

Organizational SaaS Spend
Organizations spend an average of $55.7M annually on SaaS, with a median spend of $20.6M[2]. Large enterprises with more than 10,000 employees spend between $123.5M and $375.5M annually[2]. SaaS renewals account for 87% of total software spend[2].

Sales Efficiency Decline
The median sales efficiency (Magic Number) fell below 0.6 for early- and mid-stage SaaS companies, reflecting lower returns on go-to-market spend[2].

Emerging Trends & Pricing Shifts

AI-Driven Monetization Model Change
The fundamental value metric is shifting from the number of users to the number of tasks AI executes[3]. This transition is forcing vendors to reconsider pricing models—moving from per-seat to per-task or per-token charging[3].

Vertical SaaS Growth
Vertical SaaS is outpacing the broader market with an annual growth rate of 19.50%, reflecting increasing demand for industry-specific software[6].

Pricing Pressure & Buyer Leverage
IT buyers now have increased negotiating leverage due to competitive pressure between new AI-native vendors and established providers[7]. Vendors can no longer implement automatic annual price increases without demonstrating clear incremental value, and buyers are scrutinizing AI add-ons and agent pricing more closely[7].

Application Stabilization
The average company manages 305 SaaS applications, with application counts declining slightly by 0.07% year

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