SaaS Weekly Roundup #59
Stay updated on the latest news on SaaS: poolside secures half a billion dollars; Sage acquires Anvyl.
Latest SaaS Funding News
poolside Raises $500M in Series B Funding
AI coding startup poolside has secured $500 million in a Series B funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures. This funding comes after a $100 million Series A and a $26 million seed round.
Atlas Metrics Raises €12.2 Million in Series A Funding
Atlas Metrics, a platform for ESG compliance and sustainability performance management, has secured a €12.2 million Series A funding round led by MMC Ventures. The company plans to invest in its team, expand into new markets, and enhance its product.
Ameba Raises $7.1M in Seed Funding
Ameba, an AI-powered platform helping companies manage their complex supply chains, has secured $7.1 million in a seed round led by Hedosophia. The new funding will support its expansion into sectors like fashion and textiles that need disruption and accelerate its mission to become the preferred supply chain partner for everyone.
fynk Secures €3.1 Million in Seed Funding
fynk, an AI-powered contract management software, has closed €3.1 million in a seed round led by 3VC. The startup plans to use this funding to accelerate product development and grow its presence internationally. The company is also investing in better AI integration and building more connections with business tools its customers rely on.
Artisan Raises $11.5 Million in Seed Round
Artisan, a company using human-like AI employees to replace the traditional go-to-market stack, has announced an $11.5 million seed round led by Oliver Jung.
Latest SaaS M&A
Sage Acquires Anvyl
Sage, a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for SMBs, has acquired Anvyl, a supply chain visibility platform. Anvyl will enable Sage to offer a cost-effective Supply Chain Execution (SCE) solution, providing SMBs with full visibility across their supply chains, from purchase order creation to warehouse delivery.
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As AI Booms—Is SaaS Headed for a Fall?
As AI grows, people question the future of SaaS and companies like Salesforce and Workday. SaaS has always been popular because it’s easy to use and keeps improving. But AI has shaken things up.
A Shift in Pricing Strategies
AI Is redefining SaaS pricing models. The old per-user pricing model is becoming less useful because AI tools need fewer users. Salesforce is already shifting to value-based pricing, charging $2 per conversation with its Agentforce platform.