B2B SaaS Podcast

SalesScreen’s Explosive Rise to $8MN ARR: Unveiling their Secrets of Sustainable Growth!


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Join Upendra Varma as he sits down with Sindre Halaand, CEO, and co-founder of Salescreen, to delve into the journey of Salescreen, a sales gamification platform, and the secrets behind its remarkable growth.

SalesScreen's Mission and Customer Base:

  • SalesScreen aims to motivate sales teams to achieve their goals with enthusiasm and efficiency.
  • Primarily serves companies with large sales teams engaged in transactional sales, such as phone sales, real estate, and insurance, with established sales processes.

Key Metrics and Growth Trajectory:

  • Achieved $8 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) with over 300 active paying customers and 20,000 monthly active sales reps.
  • Experienced a 15% growth in a challenging year for the software industry, focusing on profitability while aiming for a 20%+ growth rate moving forward.

Sales Motion and Go-to-Market Strategy:

  • Transitioned from a primarily outbound sales approach to a blend of inbound and outbound, with a growing emphasis on product-led growth.
  • Working towards a product-led sales motion to optimize resources and cater to both SMBs and enterprise clients effectively.

Average Deal Size and Customer Profiles:

  • Average deal size is above $25,000, with notable enterprise clients like Adobe.
  • Targeting enterprises with a focus on scalability and compliance, including ISO 27001 certification.

Company Evolution and Funding Strategy:

  • Founded in 2011, Salescreen initially bootstrapped before raising approximately $7 million in funding.
  • Strategically invested in international expansion, particularly in the US market, and compliance measures to meet enterprise standards.

Retention, Expansion, and Future Vision:

  • Maintains strong retention rates with 110-120% Net Revenue Retention (NRR) and 80-85% gross revenue retention.
  • Envisions leveraging AI to enhance frontline manager support, empowering them to optimize performance and coaching.
  • Open to potential partnerships or acquisitions but remains focused on sustainable growth and market opportunities.

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