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🗞️ HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY

The End of the SaaS Era: Rethinking Software’s Role in Business

The SaaS business model, once hailed as the pinnacle of software innovation is facing growing skepticism. As the commoditization of software accelerates and customer retention proves more challenging, SaaS may no longer hold its dominant appeal. Critics argue that infinite customer lifetime value (LTV) is unrealistic, and competitive pressures have made software solutions more replaceable.

A new paradigm is emerging: software as a strategic tool for improving and acquiring traditional businesses. Rather than selling software, companies like Klarna are building proprietary AI solutions to enhance operations, reduce costs, and take ownership of the value they create. This shift signals a potential end to the SaaS era and the rise of software as a transformative weapon across industries.

What We Think

While SaaS won’t disappear overnight, this shift presents new opportunities for tech entrepreneurs. Using software to enhance traditional businesses offers a longer-term, high-reward strategy, blurring the lines between technology and real-world industries. Companies that successfully embrace this approach will gain a competitive edge and redefine their roles in the marketplace.

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⚡ LATEST IN TECH AND AI

Leveraging SaaS and Cloud Solutions for Business Agility

Embracing cloud and SaaS solutions is key for businesses seeking growth and competitiveness. These technologies streamline resource management, enhance collaboration, and drive operational efficiency. SaaS offers lower costs, scalability, and accessibility, ensuring greater business agility. Companies that adopt these cloud-based tools not only improve current operations but also position themselves for long-term success, staying resilient and competitive in a dynamic market. Now is the perfect time to leverage these solutions for sustained growth.

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Stop Confusing Your ICP with Your ACP: A Common B2B SaaS Mistake

Many B2B SaaS companies mistakenly confuse their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) with their Average Customer Profile (ACP), which can derail growth strategies. The ICP represents your best-fit customers—those who are happiest, gain the most value, refer others, and have high lifetime value (LTV). In contrast, the ACP reflects a broad range of customers, many of whom may not provide sustained value. To drive future success, companies must focus their marketing and sales on acquiring more of their true ICPs rather than settling for ACPs.

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Trusted SaaS Team Launches WISP Tool for Tax and Accounting Firms to Meet FTC Safeguards Rule

Tangible Values, Inc. and Client Centric Communications, Inc. have launched WISP Builder, a SaaS tool designed to help tax and accounting firms comply with the FTC's Written Information Security Plan (WISP) requirements. This web-based tool simplifies the creation, maintenance, and compliance of WISPs, which are legally required to protect clients' personal information. WISP Builder offers features for creating customizable security plans, employee acknowledgment, breach reporting, and ongoing updates, making compliance more accessible and manageable for firms of all sizes.

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💻 DEV RESOURCES

Go 1.21 Released with New Built-in Error Handling and Performance Optimizations

Go 1.21 introduces enhanced built-in error-handling features that simplify managing errors in complex applications. This update also includes significant performance optimizations, particularly for concurrency-heavy applications, making Go even more efficient for building scalable software and microservices.

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React 19 Alpha Unveils Concurrent Server-Side Rendering and Enhanced Strict Mode

React 19 Alpha introduces a new concurrent server-side rendering model, improving the ability to render components in the background, enhancing load times, and performance in complex web applications. Additionally, it includes updates to the strict mode, ensuring better debugging and error detection for developers building large-scale applications.

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PyTorch 2.1 Enhances Distributed Training and Expands Quantization Support

PyTorch 2.1 focuses on improving distributed training capabilities, allowing developers to train deep learning models more efficiently across multiple GPUs and nodes. The update also expands quantization support, enabling faster inference for machine learning models without compromising accuracy, making PyTorch more powerful for AI and research projects.

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🚀 Cool SaaS Tools

Discover innovative tools reshaping the SaaS landscape.

Chargebee

A subscription management platform designed to help SaaS companies manage billing, invoicing, and payments. Chargebee simplifies recurring revenue operations by automating invoicing, subscription changes, and payment collections, helping businesses scale faster with streamlined financial processes.

Aircall

A cloud-based phone system built for modern teams, offering seamless integrations with CRM and helpdesk software. Aircall allows SaaS companies to manage inbound and outbound calls efficiently, track call data, and improve customer support, all through a flexible, scalable communication platform.

PandaDoc

A document automation software that helps SaaS businesses create, manage, and sign digital documents. PandaDoc enhances workflow efficiency by offering customizable templates, e-signatures, and real-time document tracking, making contract management and sales processes more streamlined and professional.

💸 WHO RAISED?

Discover startups who just raised funds.

Drone Startup IG Drones Secures $1 Million in Initial Funding

Drone technology startup IG Drones raised $1 million in a funding round led by India Accelerator, along with angel investors. Founded by Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya and Om Prakash in 2018, the company specializes in drone-based services like mapping, inspection, and surveying. With plans to raise an additional $3 million, IG Drones aims to enhance R&D for defence drone solutions and expand globally. The funds will support innovation, talent acquisition, and collaboration with international defense companies, reinforcing their position as a leader in drone tech.

Space Startup Impulse Raises $150 Million to Scale Orbital Transfer Vehicles

Los Angeles-based space startup Impulse, led by former SpaceX rocket expert Tom Mueller, secured $150 million in a funding round led by Founders Fund. The company is scaling its orbital transfer vehicles, Mira and Helios, which serve as "space tugs" to deliver satellites and payloads to specific orbital destinations. Impulse completed its first mission, deploying a small satellite, which Mueller described as the most successful orbital transfer debut in history. The funding will further support their efforts in space transportation technology.

BASIC Home Loan Secures ₹87.5 Crore in Series B Funding Round

Gurugram-based fintech startup BASIC Home Loan has raised ₹87.5 crore (approximately $10.6 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments and CE-Ventures. Existing investors, including Ashish Kacholia, Gruhas, and 9Unicorns, also participated in the round. The startup, founded by Atul Monga and Kalyan Josyula, operates a tech-driven mortgage marketplace simplifying the home loan process in tier 2 and 3 cities. The funds will be used to expand BASIC’s market presence, enhance its lending book, and improve its tech platform.