🎯Today's SaaS Pulse
Updated 2h agoWhat's happening: HighRadius launches outcome‑based pricing, tying fees to customer gains
HighRadius introduced an Outcome Based Pricing model for its Office of the CFO platform, removing implementation and subscription fees until the solution is live and then taking a share of verified financial gains. The model stems from a 24‑month controlled experiment that showed clear benefits when customers met mutually agreed success criteria.
Also developing:
- •AWS Middle East datacenter hit by unknown objects, causing outage
- •Infobip unveils AgentOS, an AI‑native platform for autonomous customer journeys
By the numbers: Miso Robotics acquires Zignyl (value undisclosed)
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
The State of Salesforce Nonprofit Offerings in 2026
Salesforce confirms the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) remains supported but has not received new features since March 2023. The company has rebranded Nonprofit Cloud as Agentforce Nonprofit, positioning it under the broader Agentforce 360 for Nonprofits umbrella. New eligible nonprofits receive Enterprise‑edition licenses through the Power of Us Program, choosing either Agentforce Nonprofit or Sales and Service Cloud bundles. Existing NPSP users can continue operating the suite, though future innovation will focus on Agentforce Nonprofit.
By Salesforce Ben
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Exceptional Service Beats Product Features Every Time
Some of my favorite customer testimonials aren't about our products, they're about our customer service. This morning: "I must say, the technology world is woefully unprepared to provide adequate customer service. I'm truly blown away that you took the time to walk...
By Jason Fried
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Top Invoicing Vendors Capture 55% Market Share
You don't get paid unless you invoice. Accurate, timely invoices. These are the top invoicing vendors used in software companies. Plus, honorable mentions just off the chart. Survey Highlights: - 57 invoicing solutions named - Top 5 solutions own 55% of the market share...
By Ben Murray
News•Feb 18, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Follows Digital-First Strategy for Advanced Air Mobility
Mitsubishi Electric United States is rolling out a digital‑first strategy that blends SaaS platforms, data‑driven tools, and AI to bridge physical and digital operations. Its flagship AnyMile logistics software orchestrates cargo‑drone missions, handling fleet, airspace, payload, and regulatory complexities. The...
By The Robot Report
News•Feb 18, 2026
Choosing the Right Payment Processing Partner: A Checklist for Software Platforms
Integrated software vendors (ISVs) must treat payment processing as a core product component, not a peripheral add‑on. A robust checklist—covering technical integration, revenue‑share models, security compliance, onboarding experience, value‑added features, and long‑term partnership—helps avoid costly friction. Seamless APIs, white‑label experiences,...
By Digital Transactions
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Flow Orchestration Is Now a Standard Flow Type: No Add-On Required
Salesforce announced that Flow Orchestration is now a standard Flow type, removing the previous paid add‑on barrier. This upgrade lets admins design complex, multi‑user processes—such as cross‑department handoffs, approvals, and parallel tasks—without custom code or costly workarounds. The new Orchestration...
By Salesforce Admins Podcast
News•Feb 18, 2026
Managing Software Quality Assurance (QA) While Using Agentic Engineering and AI Coding
AI‑driven agentic engineering is slashing software delivery from weeks to days, enabling code, tests, and refactoring to be generated automatically. This acceleration forces a fundamental shift in quality assurance, moving QA from a downstream checkpoint to an integrated system‑design function....
By SaasRise
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Stop Generic Positioning: Define ICP, Pain, Proof
Many B2B businesses come to me complaining: “We have a great product, but buyers don’t get it.” When I dig in, I often find the same positioning mistakes, and they’re more expensive than you think. Here are 5 common ones: 1. Homepages that say...
By devbasu
News•Feb 18, 2026
Snapchat+ Tops 25M Subscribers, Driving Company’s Direct Revenue ARR to $1B
Snap announced its direct‑revenue business reached a $1 billion annualized run rate. The milestone is driven by Snapchat+, which now has more than 25 million paying subscribers. The service, launched in 2022 at $3.99 per month, has expanded with higher‑priced tiers such...
By TechCrunch Apps
News•Feb 18, 2026
Google Adds Music-Generation Capabilities to the Gemini App
Google has integrated DeepMind’s Lyria 3 music‑generation model into its Gemini app, launching a beta feature that creates short tracks with lyrics and AI‑generated cover art. Users can describe a song or upload a photo or video, prompting Gemini to produce...
By TechCrunch Apps
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Zero to $1M ARR: Hunt Whales, Share Journey,
I’ve bootstrapped $0 to $1M ARR three times. If I had to start over with no money and no personal brand, this is exactly how I’d hit $1M ARR in under 12 months: 1. Hunt whales in their natural habitat. Alina Vandenberghe...
By Adam Robinson
News•Feb 18, 2026
Trackforce Brings Real-Time Visibility to the Whole Business with Geckoboard
Trackforce upgraded its support analytics by swapping delayed Zendesk reports for Geckoboard’s real‑time dashboards. The new self‑serve visualisations gave agents instant insight into queue health, productivity and CSAT, enabling proactive management. As a result, customer satisfaction jumped to 92.5% and...
By Geckoboard – Blog
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Use AI to Build SaaS Moats, Not Fear
AI isn't the threat to your SaaS. How you use it is. Today... live podcast: The NRR Battle 2026. We'll talk about building moats and leveraging AI to make your SaaS even more valuable while your competitors are running scared. We go live...
By Lincoln Murphy
Social•Feb 18, 2026
WFIO Moments Fuel Founder Resilience and Future Wins
Every Founder has their WFIO moment. WFIO = We're F*cked. It's Over. The other day I was looking through old photos on my phone and found a picture of this receipt from ThirstyBear on Howard Street. It was June of 2013. And my...
By TK Kader
News•Feb 18, 2026
Canva Gets to $4B in Revenue as LLM Referral Traffic Rises
Canva closed 2025 with a 20% jump in monthly active users, reaching over 265 million, and pushed its annual recurring revenue to $4 billion. The platform’s AI‑driven tools, including a mini‑app creator used by more than 10 million users, helped double its B2B...
By TechCrunch Apps
Social•Feb 18, 2026
AI Amplifies Bias; Build Software Wisely, Not Endlessly
AI is an amplifier of your intellect and values. A mirror of your soul. If you were a confirmation bias person, AI can be catastrophic for you. There’s some way to contort almost any prompt to give you the answer you’re...
By Guillermo Rauch
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Rippling Shows How B2B Brands Blend Big and Scrappy Marketing
How to build a B2B brand that stands out: Rippling edition. You are always asking for examples of B2B brands that are doing great marketing. You're tired of hearing about how Liquid Death and Apple and Nike are THE GOLD STANDARDS...
By Dave Gerhardt
News•Feb 18, 2026
Digital Savings Startup Vestwell Lands $385M, Doubles Valuation
Vestwell, the New York‑based digital savings platform, closed a $385 million Series E round led by Blue Owl Capital and Sixth Street Growth, pushing its valuation to $2 billion—double its prior level. The fintech now reports annual recurring revenue above $200 million, serving more...
By Crunchbase News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Openstage Rolls Out Its ‘Ticket Unlocks’ Tech to More Artists
Openstage is extending its Ticket Unlocks platform, which uses fan data to prioritize ticket access, to a broader roster of artists after successful pilots with superstars like Bad Bunny and Radiohead. The system validates fan profiles, blocks bots, and lets artists...
By Music Ally
News•Feb 18, 2026
Building and Testing in One Flow: BrowserStack Meets Cursor
BrowserStack announced a new plugin for the AI‑native editor Cursor, embedding its testing cloud, test‑management tools, and AI agents directly into the IDE. The integration lets developers generate test cases from requirement documents with a single prompt, launch real‑device sessions...
By BrowserStack – Blog
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•19 min
The Conundrum
In this episode of Bootstrapping SaaS, the host reflects on his journey toward achieving $10K in monthly recurring revenue as a solo founder, covering recent product updates, the challenges of juggling design, development, and marketing, and the lessons learned from...
By Bootstrapping SaaS
News•Feb 18, 2026
How Agentic AI Helps Prospective and Existing Students at DeVry
DeVry University, serving over 32,000 adult learners, launched DeVryPro – an agentic AI built on Salesforce Agentforce – to provide 24/7 enrollment and support assistance. The AI extracts information from handbooks, catalogs and career services, automating course enrollment, payments and...
By CIO.com
News•Feb 18, 2026
Ericsson’s AI Network Optimisation Platform Live
Ericsson has launched Agentic rApp as a Service, an AI‑powered network optimisation platform available through AWS Marketplace. The solution leverages agentic AI and a natural‑language interface to reason about network conditions and execute closed‑loop optimisations via the O‑RAN R1 interface,...
By Telecoms Tech News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Snowflake’s New Coding Agent Is in a Category of Its Own, Says Head of Product
Snowflake unveiled Cortex Code, an AI‑driven coding assistant embedded in its data platform, at the Build conference in London. The tool can generate, explain, and optimize SQL and Python code, handle data‑engineering and analytics tasks, and is context‑aware of schemas, governance...
By TechMonitor (sitewide)
News•Feb 18, 2026
When I Selected, 'Rather Not Say', Gemini Said, 'I'll Decide for You'. In Case It's Not Obvious, Here's Why that...
Enterprise AI is being deployed as core infrastructure that routinely infers personal identity attributes such as gender, voice, and facial characteristics. In Google Gemini Meet Notes, a non‑binary user who selected "Rather not say" was mis‑gendered as "she," illustrating how...
By Diginomica
News•Feb 18, 2026
UK Legaltech Adeus Launches True Wills Ahead of Electronic Will Reforms
London‑based legaltech firm adeus has launched True Wills™, a service that records a cryptographic fingerprint of a will on blockchain while keeping the document off‑chain. Backed by an Innovate UK Smart Grant, the product complements traditional wet‑signed wills and is...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 18, 2026
Retool’s 2026 Build Vs. Buy Report Reveals 35% of Enterprises Have Already Replaced SaaS With Custom Software
Retool’s 2026 “Build vs. Buy” report shows 35% of enterprises have already replaced at least one SaaS application with a custom‑built solution. The survey of 817 professionals found 78% plan to increase internal tool development in 2026, with workflow automation...
By AiThority
News•Feb 18, 2026
Suped Review – Features, User Experience, Pros & Cons (2026)
Suped is a cloud‑based DMARC monitoring platform aimed at small to mid‑size businesses, offering a visual dashboard, guided DNS setup, and an AI Copilot that translates technical errors into plain‑language tasks. Users can onboard in minutes and see initial data...
By Security Boulevard
News•Feb 18, 2026
Enverus Launches Marketplace for Buying and Selling Minerals, Backed by Industry-Leading Data and Analytics
Enverus unveiled the Minerals Marketplace, a secure, fee‑free platform that directly connects buyers and sellers of mineral and non‑operated interests. Leveraging Enverus data on over 250,000 owners and about 85% of U.S. royalty revenue, the service offers real‑time cash‑flow and...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 18, 2026
ScribeRyte ClickNote Seamlessly Flows AI-Generated SOAP Notes Into Browser-Based EMRs
ScribeRyte AI introduced ClickNote, a free Chrome extension that automatically inserts AI‑generated SOAP notes into any browser‑based EMR. The tool leverages ambient speech technology, multilingual support, and HIPAA‑secure protocols to streamline documentation. ScribeRyte claims providers can reclaim up to ten...
By Health Tech Digital (UK)
Social•Feb 18, 2026
AI Capabilities Now Define Enterprise Cloud Competition
How AI Is Redefining Enterprise Cloud Competition #Cloud competition has fundamentally shifted from #infrastructure costs to #AI capabilities, with companies like #ByteDance and partnerships between #OpenAI and #Snowflake proving that AI-first platforms are now the fastest-growing segment. #Enterprise leaders must rethink #cloudstrategy...
By Bernard Marr
News•Feb 18, 2026
Routes Healthcare Unifies a Complex SaaS and ERP Landscape with BPA Platform to Strengthen Operations and Continuity
Routes Healthcare, a leading health and social care provider in northern England, adopted the BPA Platform to integrate its Sage 200 ERP with a wide range of SaaS applications. The low‑code integration layer unified data, automated workforce communication, recruitment, and...
By ERP News
News•Feb 18, 2026
CX for Industries Heats up - SAP's Balaji Balasubramanian on Why Retailers Must Balance Experience, Operations, and, Yes - AI
SAP’s Customer Experience unit is pushing industry‑specific AI, tying CX tightly to ERP and supply‑chain data to deliver truly intelligent retail interactions. At NRF 2026 the company announced embedded AI for planning, fulfillment and commerce, and a partnership with N4XT for...
By Diginomica
News•Feb 18, 2026
What Is Workato?
Workato is an enterprise‑grade integration and automation platform that connects apps through visual “recipes” and targets large organizations with complex ERP, legacy, and data‑warehouse systems. It emphasizes centralized IT governance, role‑based access, and custom connector development, resulting in longer implementation...
By Zapier – Blog
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
SendGrid Vs. Mailchimp: Which Email Platform Is Better In 2026?
In this episode Vytautas Palubeckas compares SendGrid and Mailchimp, highlighting that SendGrid is a developer‑focused platform optimized for high‑volume transactional emails, while Mailchimp is a marketer‑friendly suite offering drag‑and‑drop design, robust automation, and broader CRM tools. Key takeaways include the...
By eCommerce Fastlane
Social•Feb 18, 2026
M7 Tech Stocks Test Low, Threatening Repeat Correction
However, as the AI narrative continues to unfold, from euphoria a few months ago to handwringing now (over the commodification of the SaaS stocks and the unknown ROI of hyperscaler capex), the Might Mag 7 is showing some strains. The...
By Jurrien Timmer
Social•Feb 18, 2026
AI Sales Agent Raises $14M, Beats Human Reps
In this episode of Founder Firesides,@snowmaker talks to the founders of @simpleailab, @catheryn_li & @Zach_Kamran, who just raised a $14M seed. Simple AI gives businesses an AI sales agent that handles inbound calls end-to-end and outperforms their human reps. https://t.co/keftLeBwrc
By YCombinator
![Thinkific Vs. Kajabi: Which Online Course Creator Is Best? [2026]](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://images.ctfassets.net/lzny33ho1g45/36vJrpcsViJkFLwzLaYWwT/7ad555d359849d50333f117dfc8bd923/thinkific-kajabi.jpg)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Thinkific Vs. Kajabi: Which Online Course Creator Is Best? [2026]
Thinkific and Kajabi dominate the online course‑creation market, but they serve different priorities. Thinkific focuses on robust course building and advanced assessment tools at a lower price point, while Kajabi delivers an all‑in‑one solution with superior marketing, live streaming, and...
By Zapier – Blog
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Collapse AppStack Into AppOS to Boost Developer Velocity
At #ZohoDay26, @Zoho CEO Mani Vembu makes the case to collapse AppStack layers into an AppOS. The goal is the same - #EntepriseAcceleration through higher developer velocity. https://t.co/e7JTmo1bS8
By Holger Müller
Social•Feb 18, 2026
New AI Agent Beats ChatGPT with Persistent Memory
I’ve been testing a new AI agent that actually remembers who I am. Meet @getsurething. It hits 59.3% on the `REAL-Agent Benchmark`, crushing both OpenClaw and ChatGPT. And unlike them, it has Persistent Memory, SOC 2 security, and connects to 1000+ apps 🔥 Let's...
By Data Chaz
News•Feb 18, 2026
Discord Rival Maxes Out Hosting Capacity As Players Flee Age-Verification Crackdown
Discord’s global rollout of stringent age‑verification checks has sparked a wave of user backlash, prompting many gamers to abandon the platform for alternatives. TeamSpeak, a long‑standing voice‑chat service, has seen a surge in traffic, maxing out its hosting capacity across...
By Slashdot
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Zoho Celebrates 30 Years Serving 150M Users Worldwide
[1Slide] @Zoho by the numbers. 30 Years 19K Employees 60+ Apps 150+ Countries ~150M Users 1M Customers #ZohoDay26 https://t.co/JKIjBGvgKQ
By Holger Müller
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Oversold Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, AI Stocks Poised for Rally
Quality infrastructure software, cybersecurity stocks and some AI names are now *very* oversold and due for a multi-month rally. The recent indiscriminate selling in SaaS has crushed these stocks but the sale won't last forever.
By Puru Saxena
News•Feb 18, 2026
SaasRise Enterprise Mastermind Call Recap Feb 17, 2026
During the SaasRise Enterprise Mastermind call, executives were advised to market AI‑enabled workflow products using business‑focused language, favoring “agentic” terminology only if it resonates. Product teams are shifting from traditional tribes to two‑person pods, eliminating UX designers, and using AI...
By SaasRise
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Modern Treasury: Stripe‑style API for Corporate Cash Flows
This is a big deal. It's like Stripe but for moving money in and out of companies. You just call the API and Modern Treasury does the rest.
By Paul Graham
Social•Feb 18, 2026
ZM Poised for Upside with Buyback, Growth, Cheap Valuation
- Anthropic catalyst - Pouring cash into buyback w/ conservative balance sheet - 5% annual gross profit growth since EOY 2022 - stock trading below 17x EV/EBIT per @fiscal_ai Very interesting set-up for $ZM over next couple of years https://t.co/75MsUcEE1b
By Brett (Chit Chat Money)
News•Feb 18, 2026
The New Way to Build a SaaS With AI Coding
AI coding tools are reshaping early-stage SaaS development by compressing the time from idea to functional product, allowing founders to iterate on features within hours instead of weeks. While the technology eliminates repetitive coding tasks, the new bottleneck shifts to...
By SaasRise
Social•Feb 18, 2026
OpenClaw's Power Multiplies as Workflows Interconnect
.@OpenClaw is the gift that keeps giving. I keep discovering new use cases for it. And the real power law happens when OC starts making connections between the workflows I’ve built for it.
By Matthew Berman
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Excited to Lead Panel at Zoho Day 2026
On the ground for @Zoho Day 2026 in Austin. Looking forward to the discussions, leading a customer panel and interviews with Zoho execs. There is a lot to unpack. #CIO @sandraklo #ZohoDay26
By Tim Crawford
News•Feb 18, 2026
Figma Inc (FIG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Figma reported Q4 2025 revenue of $304 million, a 40% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year revenue of $1.056 billion, surpassing guidance. Net dollar retention rose to 136% for customers above $10 k ARR, while AI credits are now used weekly by 75% of those...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts