The top decile of venture-backed B2B start-ups, particularly those fueled by AI, are experiencing rapid growth, with the top 10% growing at a stunning rate of 236% in Q1’25.
There is a significant gap widening between successful companies and others, as highlighted by the 236% growth of top decile companies compared to a median growth rate of 33%.
The growth trajectory of B2B start-ups has shifted from a period of stagnation and optimization (2023-2024) to explosive growth in Q1’25, signaling a new phase of rapid acceleration.
For SaaS businesses, the focus now lies on fast growth as the efficiency ceiling has been reached, capital is favoring revenue acceleration, and market timing plays a crucial role in capturing market share in the evolving landscape.