SaaS Flash Report

Daily SaaS News Roundup - Updated: 2025-10-28

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• \1: UnifyApps, a company building an enterprise operating system for AI, has raised $50 million in Series B funding led by WestBridge Capital to expand its team and European presence[4].
• \1: CurbWaste, a waste management platform, has raised $28 million in Series B funding to enhance its operations and integrate AI and machine learning[5].
• \1: Axio, a cybersecurity SaaS company, has closed a funding round, though specific details were not disclosed, highlighting ongoing investment in cybersecurity solutions[8].

\1 These funding rounds highlight the continued growth and diversification in the SaaS sector, with a focus on AI integration and industry-specific solutions. This trend indicates a strong demand for specialized software that can enhance operational efficiency and security across various industries.

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• [4] https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/unifyapps-raises-50-million-in-series-b
• [5] https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/curbwaste-raises-28-million-in-series-b
• [8] https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/cybersecurity-saas-company-axio-closes-funding-round

📊 SaaS METRICS SNAPSHOT - October 28, 2025

# Market Performance

• \1 Public SaaS companies are trading at a median EV/Revenue multiple of 6.1x, with private deals around 4.7x[3]. The Rule of 40 (growth rate + profit margin) remains a key valuation driver, but the median score has declined to 23% in Q2 2025, with only 13% of companies exceeding 40[3]. Each 10-point improvement in the Rule of 40 now drives a 1.5x increase in EV/Revenue multiples, reflecting heightened investor focus on operational efficiency[3].
• \1 While specific October 28, 2025, funding rounds are not detailed in the search results, the broader trend is a return to growth-focused venture capital strategies as the AI hype cools, with VCs rewarding high-growth B2B SaaS companies[2].
• \1 Median growth rates for B2B SaaS companies are 26%, down from previous years, with the top quartile dropping from 60% in 2023 to 50% in 2024[4]. Equity-backed SaaS firms report a 30% median growth rate, while bootstrapped companies are at 25%[6]. Smaller companies (<$1M ARR) show the highest growth (50%), while larger firms (>$20M ARR) are at 25%[6].

# Key Industry Numbers

• \1 No explicit daily update, but the industry continues to see a mix of per-seat and usage-based models, with increasing experimentation in hybrid and value-based pricing as companies seek to optimize expansion revenue.
• \1 The new CAC ratio has risen 14% in 2024, while the blended CAC ratio is down 10% due to a higher mix of expansion ARR to new ARR[4]. Sales and marketing spend as a percentage of revenue is 47% for VC-backed companies and 33% for PE-backed firms[4].
• \1 Net Revenue Retention (NRR) stands at 101%, indicating that retaining and expanding existing customers is increasingly challenging as companies rely more on expansion ARR[4]. No explicit churn rate is provided, but NRR near 100% suggests modest net churn industry-wide.

# Today's Notable Metrics

• \1 No specific company announcements or unicorn milestones are reported in the search results for October 28, 2025.
• \1 Expansion ARR now represents 40% of total new ARR (up 5% from 2023), and over 50% for companies with >$50M ARR[4]. ARR per FTE continues to climb, reaching $200,000 in the $50M–$100M ARR segment[4]. R&D spend is 34% of revenue for private SaaS companies versus 23% for public ones[4].
• \1 The global SaaS market is projected to reach $300–$390 billion in 2025, with a 19.1% year-over-year growth in end-user spending[1][6]. AI adoption is accelerating, with 95% of companies investing in AI-driven use cases and 60%+ of enterprise SaaS products embedding AI features[1]. The average company uses 106 SaaS apps, down from 112 in 2023, signaling a modest consolidation trend[1].

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• \1 With valuation multiples tightly linked to the Rule of 40, prioritize balancing growth and profitability. Companies exceeding 40 attract premium valuations[3].
• **Optimize for Expansion Revenue:*

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📊 SaaS METRICS SNAPSHOT - October 28, 2025

# Market Performance

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