• Thinking Machines Lab, an AI research SaaS company, closed a record-breaking $2 billion seed funding round in June 2025, underscoring investor appetite for advanced AI platforms[2]. • Parloa, an AI agent management platform, raised $120 million in a Series C round in Q2 2025, highlighting continued strong investment in AI-centric SaaS solutions[3]. • Livekit, a voice-first AI platform providing real-time multimedia infrastructure, recently secured $45 million in Series B funding, expanding its developer base to over 100,000 users[4].
\1 The SaaS funding landscape in mid-2025 is dominated by AI-driven startups attracting unprecedented capital, reflecting a strategic industry pivot toward scalable, efficient, and ROI-focused AI solutions. This trend signals that SaaS companies must demonstrate measurable value and operational efficiency to secure investment in a more disciplined funding environment[3].
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\1 [1] SaaSworthy - SaaS Companies That Got Funding in 2025 [2] SoftwareSuggest - SaaS Companies that Got Funded in 2025 [3] SaaStock - SaaS and AI Funding News Q2 2025 [4] Omnius - Leading US SaaS Startups to Watch in 2025
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\1 •\1 The average enterprise value multiple for SaaS companies in 2025 is around \1, up from the typical 5.1x seen between 2015-2023. Among 88 publicly traded SaaS firms, the median multiple is \1, with an average of \1. Companies growing above the median growth rate of 16% command higher multiples, with median multiples at \1 and averages at \1[3]. •\1 While specific daily funding data for July 26, 2025, is not available, the SaaS market continues to attract significant venture capital, with VC-backed companies investing about 14% more in sales and marketing (44% of expenses) compared to PE-backed firms, indicating ongoing aggressive growth and customer acquisition strategies[1]. •\1 Median planned ARR growth for B2B SaaS companies in 2025 is \1, consistent with 2024 plans. However, actual growth rates have been declining for three consecutive years, with 2024 actual median growth at \1, about 9 percentage points below planned growth. This suggests companies are optimistic but face challenges in execution[1].
\1 •\1 Usage-based pricing is gaining traction, but the dominant model remains per-seat pricing. The industry is seeing a gradual shift towards hybrid models combining per-seat and usage-based elements to better align with customer value and consumption patterns[2][4]. •\1 CAC continues to rise, especially in competitive segments. VC-backed SaaS companies spend significantly more on sales and marketing (44% of expenses) compared to PE-backed companies, reflecting higher CAC in VC-backed segments. Exact CAC varies by segment but is trending upward overall[1]. •\1 Net Revenue Retention (NRR) has remained flat year-over-year (2023 vs 2024), indicating stable churn rates. While exact churn percentages vary, industry averages for SaaS churn typically range between 5-7% annually for mature companies, with higher churn in early-stage or SMB-focused SaaS[1].
\1 •\1 No specific SaaS company metrics or earnings releases were reported on July 26, 2025, in the available data. •\1 No new unicorn valuations or major milestones were reported today. •\1 The 2025 SaaS Performance Metrics Benchmark Report highlights continued decline in growth rates, flat net revenue retention, and increased sales and marketing spend, emphasizing the need for SaaS companies to balance growth ambitions with profitability and cash flow management[1].
This snapshot reflects a mature SaaS market with steady but slowing growth, rising valuation multiples for high-growth companies, and evolving pricing and customer acquisition strategies. SaaS professionals should focus on optimizing CAC, managing churn, and aligning growth plans with realistic execution capabilities to sustain value creation in 2025.
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