The Finance Shelf

Euroscape 2016: Europe Awakens (Accel)

ReportAccelJanuary 201621 pages32 min readOriginal source
Key number
1,000
SaaS Companies Analyzed p.14
Largest segment
12+ countries
Geographic Scope p.14

Summary

  • Accel evaluated 1,000 SaaS companies as part of its next generation software research.p.14
  • The research benchmarked companies operating across 12+ countries.p.14
  • European B2B platforms require a strong US footprint to scale into global market champions.p.19
  • B2C local champions focus on market dominance, targeting 10x dominance in a specific geography.p.19
  • Innovations in AI, machine learning, ubiquitous APIs, and vertical apps are driving the next wave of software workflow reinvention.p.20

Key insights

  1. Accel analyzed 1,000 SaaS companies across 12+ countries based on market attractiveness, differentiation, team, and momentum.p.14
  2. European B2B global platforms succeed primarily by establishing a solid US footprint.p.19
  3. European B2C winners succeed by building 10x dominance within their specific local geography.p.19
  4. AI and machine learning technologies are reaching maturity to make existing software workflows smart.p.20
  5. Ubiquitous APIs allow software developers to move faster and concentrate on core products amidst global competition.p.20

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