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The Software as a Service (SaaS) industry has revolutionized business operations by providing cloud-based software solutions accessible over the internet. SaaS eliminates the need for physical software installation and maintenance, offering scalable and cost-effective solutions for companies of all sizes.
As of 2021, the global SaaS market was valued at approximately $157 billion. It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18% to reach $307.3 billion by 2026. This growth underscores the increasing reliance on cloud-based software solutions globally.
This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of cloud computing, the need for efficient and scalable software solutions, and ongoing digital transformation across various industries. Businesses seek to streamline operations and reduce costs, making SaaS an attractive option.
SaaS has a profound impact on business operations by enabling remote work, enhancing collaboration, and improving productivity. It reduces IT costs for businesses and provides continuous software updates and improvements without the need for manual intervention.
The SaaS model supports a wide range of applications, including customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), human resources management (HRM), and more. These applications are crucial for modern business processes and efficiencies.
SaaS offers scalable solutions that can grow with a business. This scalability, combined with cost-effectiveness, makes SaaS particularly appealing to startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that need robust software solutions without significant upfront investments.
One of the key benefits of SaaS is the continuous improvement and updates provided by service providers. This ensures that businesses always have access to the latest features and security enhancements without needing extensive IT intervention.
Looking forward, the SaaS industry is poised for continued growth. The increasing integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into SaaS platforms promises to deliver even more powerful and intelligent solutions for businesses across various sectors.
Zurich - Geneva, Switzerland
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Material Science • Investment Management • Mobile
Swisscom Ventures is the venture capital arm of Swisscom AG, the leading telecommunications and IT provider in Switzerland. Since their inception in 2007, they have invested in over 50 IT, digital media and telecommunication companies from offices in Switzerland (Zurich and Lausanne) and the USA (Silicon Valley). As a strategic investor, they offer entrepreneurs access to Swisscom technical infrastructure and market channels in addition to financial support. They focus on sectors of domain expertise such as Telco & IT Cloud, DeepTech and Cybersecurity as well as Big Data & AI related new business models where they leverage access to Swisscom's technology and market experts.
, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce)
Lateral Capital is a venture capital investment firm that accelerates and invests in early stage and growth ventures. The firm is headquartered in New York, New York and invests in the technology sectors.
London, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Developer tools • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Woman Focused
Hummingbird ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The firm makes transactions in seed round, early stage, growth capital and later stage funding. It specializes in the information technology, online service and focuses on digital media, social media, e-commerce, cloud computing, infrastructure software, enterprise software, gaming and mobile application sectors.
, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Future Of Work • Human Resources • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Nanotechnology • Consumer
General Partner and Founder at Dawn Capital
Dawn Capital is a venture capital firm which invests in the areas of fintech and B2B software. The firm primarily focuses on companies based in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Dublin, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Life Science • Mobile • Consumer
Draper Esprit is a venture capital investment firm that focuses on investing in European companies through seed, series A and secondary transaction sources of financing. The firm invests in companies operating in the consumer, commerce, data, software, internet, semiconductor, wellness, medical technology and mobile sectors. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in London, United kingdom.
London, Germany
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile • Mobility • Online Social • Consumer • Woman Focused
Balderton Capital is a venture capital firm. It was founded in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Advertising • Analytics • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Messaging • Mobile • Mobility • Online Social • Consumer
DN Capital is an early stage investment firm based in London, United Kingdom and was founded in 2000. The firm focuses on investing in the software, fintech, mobile applications, digital media, market place and e-commerce companies.
London, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Developer tools • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Life Science • Mobility • Nanotechnology • Oncology • Consumer • Woman Focused
Founder & Managing Partner at Fuel Ventures
Fuel Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom. The firm invests in companies operating in the SaaS, mobile, technology, and e-commerce sectors. The firm invests in the early and growth stage companies based in United Kingdom.
Geneva, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Life Science • Mobile • Mobility • Nanotechnology • Oncology • Online Social • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Woman Focused
Index Ventures is a venture capital firm which specializes in seed, early stage, later stage and growth capital investments. The firm focuses on investing in companies based in Europe, operating in the biotechnology, retail, clean technology, media and life sciences sectors. It was founded in 1996 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Index Ventures invests in multi-stage, transformative companies who are willing to challenge convention. The firm is especially dedicated to the information technology, clean technology, and life science sectors. They back the best and most ambitious entrepreneurs with a tight-knit collaborative partnership that retains a shared mission of seeing opportunity instead of obstacles. Index Ventures has teamed up with exceptional entrepreneurs in 39 cities around the world and have helped them grow into new regions. They provide a full-service partnership where they bring a lot of experience and expertise to the table.
In November 2022, they launched their second seed fund Origin II, a $300M fund focus on early-stage investing. It is $100m larger than Origin I, and is a highly collaborative fund, with seed-specific support, that works alongside solo GPs and angels, to help companies be best positioned for success.
Dallas Texas - Newport California - Malmo Sweden - San Francisco, California, U.S.A. - Sweden
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Messaging • Investment Management
Coatue Management is a privately owned hedge fund sponsor based in New York, New York. The firm invests in the public equity markets globally focusing on investments in the technology, media and telecommunications in addition to other sectors.
London, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Future Of Work • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Payments • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • LegalTech • Mobility • Consumer • Woman Focused
Anthemis Group is the venture capital investment firm that invests in the digital financial services, retail, wealth and asset management, infrastructure and technology sectors. The firm was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
London London, U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Human Resources • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Payments • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • LegalTech • Nanotechnology • Online Social • Consumer
Seedcamp is an accelerator and venture capital firm that was founded in 2007 and is headquartered at London, United Kingdom. The firm prefers to invest in European companies operating in the fintech, human resources, virtual reality and augmented reality, e-commerce, insurance, hardware, blockchain, health, legal tech, prop-tech, software as a service, and technology sectors. Seedcamp backs technology based companies from across the world.
The Seedcamp nation includes over 460 startups accross different industries, and includes 9 European unicorns: Hopin, Wise, Revolut, Sorare, wefox, Pleo, UiPath, viz.ai and Grover.
They provide the infrastructure to support exceptional founders who’ve gone on to raise over $7Bn in follow-on funding from leading global investors.
The firm initially invests $0-$250K in companies and accelerates them across the product market fit, traction, growth, and scale stages from seed funding to IPO.
Another focus of the firm is to help develop startup ecosystems around the world, and having hosted Seedcamp events in over 30 cities ranging from Mumbai and Singapore to Lisbon and Thessaloniki, they’ve made a big impact wherever they have gone. [1]