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Daily SaaS News Roundup - Updated: 2025-08-20

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• August Health raised $29 million in a Series B funding round led by Base10 Partners to accelerate development of its AI-powered electronic health record and operations platform for senior care facilities[2][3].
• SmartSuite, a data-focused B2B SaaS company, recently closed a $13 million Series A funding round to scale its platform[1].
• Livekit, a voice and real-time multimedia AI infrastructure startup, reported strong growth with $83 million total funding and 100K+ developers using its open-source streaming platform[5].

\1 The infusion of capital into AI-enabled SaaS platforms like August Health highlights the growing demand for intelligent automation in specialized enterprise sectors such as senior care. This trend signals a broader SaaS industry shift toward vertical-specific AI solutions that improve operational efficiency and user outcomes, driving increased investor interest and innovation in niche markets.

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[1] SaaSworthy Blog - SaaS Companies That Got Funding in 2025: https://www.saasworthy.com/blog/saas-companies-that-got-the-funding
[2] TechStartups - August Health $29M Series B Funding: https://techstartups.com/2025/08/15/top-startup-and-tech-funding-news-roundup-week-ending-august-15-2025/
[3] The SaaS News - August Health Raises $29 Million in Series B: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/august-health-raises-29-million-in-series-b
[5] OMNIUS - Leading US SaaS Startups to Watch in 2025: https://www.omnius.so/blog/leading-us-saas-startups

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• SaaS stock valuations show a median ARR growth rate of about \1, down from higher growth rates in previous years, with the top quartile now growing around \1 annually, reflecting a maturing market[1].
• Recent funding rounds indicate a trend toward larger but more cautious investments, with an increased focus on expansion ARR rather than new ARR, as expansion ARR now represents \1 of total new ARR, rising to over \1 in companies with ARR above $50M[1].
• ARR growth rates are slowing but remain healthy, with median growth at \1 and top performers at \1, down from 60% in 2023, signaling market stabilization[1].

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• Pricing models continue to evolve, with a growing shift toward \1 alongside traditional per-seat models, driven by customer demand for flexibility; however, exact average pricing splits are not specified in current data[2][4].
• Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) benchmarks show a \1 in 2024, indicating rising costs to acquire new customers, while blended CAC ratios decreased by 10% due to a higher mix of expansion ARR[1][3].
• Industry average churn rates remain a critical focus, with annual churn rates typically ranging between \1 for mature SaaS companies, though exact current averages are not detailed in the latest reports[3].

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• No specific company metrics or new SaaS unicorn valuations were announced today in the available data.
• Industry benchmarks updated in 2025 highlight that \1 account for \1 in VC-backed SaaS firms versus \1 in PE-backed companies, while R&D spending is \1 of revenue in private SaaS firms compared to \1 in public ones[1].
• ARR per full-time employee (FTE) continues to improve, reaching approximately \1 in companies with $50M-$100M ARR, indicating efficiency gains in scaling[1].
• Market forecasts project the global SaaS market to reach around \1 by 2031, growing at a CAGR of \1, with 2025 revenues expected near \1 and annual growth rates around \1[2][4][5].

These metrics suggest SaaS professionals should focus on optimizing customer retention and expansion strategies, managing rising CAC, and adapting pricing models to balance per-seat and usage-based approaches amid a maturing but still growing market.

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