May 18 – 19, 2021
The SaaS & Tech-Enabled Services Deal Conference is powered by ACG Philadelphia, in partnership with ACG Boston and Pact, and brings together senior level industry specialist investors, investment bankers (preference to buyside) and company operators for targeted deal sourcing meetings and insightful content from industry leaders. This conference takes place May 18-19, 2021. Chris Miller is serving on the event subcommittee this year and is participating on the "SaaS Exit Strategies in 2021" panel.
Join ACG Philadelphia for a highly efficient and productive event spanning two part days.
- Bring your senior level deal professionals, such as industry coverage bankers or investors to engage alongside business development and sponsor coverage teams.
- Conveniently schedule 16 highly targeted, 1:1 or small group meetings over two days
- Easily include the right team members & split meetings among your team to avoid "screen fatigue".
- Control who you meet using our dual-party scheduling system: make out bound requests and/or accept in bound requests
- Flexible meeting options: use our secure private meeting rooms OR opt into a phone call if screen fatigue is feeling real right now.
- Quickly download calendar invites and share meetings via Outlook or Google.
SaaS AGENDA (Timing subject to change)
Tuesday, May 18 | 12:30p - 5:30p ET
12:00p | Virtual Ballroom Open |
12:30-1:10p | Welcome & Opening Program: State of the Cloud 2021
State of the Cloud co-authors, Mary D'Onofrio and Elliott Robinson, of Bessemer Ventures will unpack their annual predications for 2021 including cloud economy milestones, market strategies and what's driving cloud valuations |
1:20 - 4:00p | DEALSOURCE: 8, 20 minute 1:1 pre-scheduled and small group meetings (by invitation to PE, investment banking, and company execs/operators) |
4:15 - 5:00p |
SaaS Metrics that Matter Dive into the key metrics that matter most in driving growth and long-term success in a recurring revenue SaaS or tech-enabled services business from the P&L to customer acquisition/retention, from LTV to company growth rates. Speakers:
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5:00 - 5:30p | Networking and Thematic Table Topic Discussions |
Wednesday, May 19 | 10:30p - 4:00p ET
8:30-10:00a |
SaaS Operator-only Roundtable: Product-Led Growth for SaaS Companies(Open CEOs, Presidents, and Chief Technology or Strategy Officers, etc.). We'll discuss how SaaS companies are navigating the transition from sales-led to hybrid/product-led growth strategy, including hurdles and tactics. We'll also review tactics for identifying your end-user/buyer and understanding why they are here. Speakers:
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12:00p | Virtual Ballroom Open |
12:30- 1:10p |
SaaS Exit Strategies in 2021 Highly experienced dealmakers including an investment banker and tech company operator will explore factors influencing today's exit environment. Discussion topics include the process behind the exit decision (IPO, M&A, SPAC), private company exit process, expectations of buyers/sellers and understanding market liquidity. Speakers:
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1:20 - 4:00p | DEALSOURCE: 8, 20 minute 1:1 pre-scheduled and small group meetings (by invitation to PE, investment banking, and company execs/operators) |
Why Attend?
- 75-80% of attendees are strategic and financial buyers, investment bankers, company operators and capital providers
- Limits service provider attendance to those who have demonstrated industry expertise
- Offers targeted 1:1 deal meetings with operators, investors, bankers and SMEs
- Convenes investors from growth stage to buyouts
- Engages CEOs/CFOs, corporate development officers and company operators pre-investment and currently backed
About the SaaS Deal Conference
Launched in 2018 to outstanding reviews from veteran industry specialist investors, investment bankers, and company operators, the event attracts 250+ attendees from across
the country to:
- Expand dealmaking networks in the SaaS and Tech-Enabled Services industries
- Offer a highly efficient 1:1 meeting format and software tool to target deal prospects
- Engage in meaningful dialogue on trends and issues with those who operate, invest or advise in the same industry verticals as them.