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This report aims cuts through the noise and provide a clear picture of AI's current state in the business world. We explore adoption rates, spending patterns, and the value businesses are (or aren't) seeing from their investments. Buckle up – the data might surprise you.
Navigating the crowded landscape of SaaS accounting tools can be overwhelming, but this guide to the top 10 options of 2024 will help you find the perfect fit for your business.
Uncover the hidden impact of tail spend on your company's software purchases and learn how to effectively manage it with our free, downloadable cheat sheet.
Do you think your company needs to invest in new software? In this post, you'll learn how to write a good software business case. Free template included.
Procurement is the backbone of every business, guiding how organizations acquire goods and services efficiently to save money, streamline operations, and build strong supplier relationships.
Spreadsheets can only take you so far—discover how a CFO dashboard can transform the way you manage financial metrics, automate tasks, and optimize decision-making.
Accrued expenses might sound complex, but they’re simply the costs your business has incurred but hasn’t yet paid—understanding them is key to accurate financial reporting.
Managing a diverse SaaS stack can be challenging, but understanding the key differences between vertical and horizontal SaaS is essential for optimizing your company's software strategy.
If your business is tired of dealing with the hassle and risks of physical cards, virtual debit cards offer a secure, efficient solution for managing spending online and in-person.
In 2025, managing a growing SaaS ecosystem requires powerful monitoring tools to optimize performance, enhance security, and ensure efficient software usage across organizations.
Discover revenue multiples as a key valuation method for early-stage companies, what they are, their pros and cons, how to calculate them, and the factors that impact their effectiveness in startup valuation and funding.
This report aims cuts through the noise and provide a clear picture of AI's current state in the business world. We explore adoption rates, spending patterns, and the value businesses are (or aren't) seeing from their investments. Buckle up – the data might surprise you.
We explore the various types of expense reimbursement fraud, their potential cost to organizations, and provide practical strategies for identifying and preventing such fraudulent activities in the workplace.
A comprehensive analysis that examines the career paths of over 100 CFOs in the technology sector, providing valuable insights into education, experience, and skills required to reach this pivotal leadership role in today's fast-paced tech industry.
Automated invoice processing can revolutionize your business's financial operations by streamlining workflows, reducing errors, and saving valuable time and resources.
A comprehensive overview of maturity models in organizations, explaining their importance, types, how they work, their limitations, and how to choose the right model for a company's needs.
A financing option for startups and small businesses that allows them to access funds without diluting equity, providing a valuable tool for growth, cash flow management, and runway extension.
SaaS governance is essential for CFOs to collaborate with IT in managing SaaS applications to control costs, mitigate security risks, ensure compliance, and optimize software usage across the organization.
Navigating the crowded landscape of SaaS accounting tools can be overwhelming, but this guide to the top 10 options of 2024 will help you find the perfect fit for your business.
Navigating the diverse landscape of SaaS licensing models can be daunting for a CFO, but understanding their nuances is crucial for making informed decisions that optimize costs and functionality for your organization.
In its fourth consecutive year as the Official Technology Partner of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB), Cledara proudly supported the event and sponsored six runners in the races.
We're thrilled to announce Cledara's 15 new G2 Badges and recognition in 33 reports for SaaS spend management and SaaS operation management in G2's Summer 2024 rankings.
As companies grapple with the overwhelming increase in SaaS subscriptions—from eight in 2015 to an average of 130 in 2022—effective management tools like Cledara are becoming essential for streamlining software spend and enhancing financial efficiency.
We're happy to announce our latest integration with NetSuite, aiming to transform the month-end process by seamlessly connecting software spending with the accounting platform.
AI tools are revolutionizing financial operations by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making for CFOs across various domains such as financial planning, compliance, sales forecasting, and more.
Your first 90 days as CFO at a new company set the trajectory of this chapter of your career. Here’s a checklist of how to play these valuable initial weeks for maximum impact.
Here’s what to look for when you sign a SaaS contract—which clauses to read carefully, which to insist upon, and how to come away with a great deal.
Managing a diverse SaaS stack can be challenging, but understanding the key differences between vertical and horizontal SaaS is essential for optimizing your company's software strategy.
In 2025, managing a growing SaaS ecosystem requires powerful monitoring tools to optimize performance, enhance security, and ensure efficient software usage across organizations.
This report aims cuts through the noise and provide a clear picture of AI's current state in the business world. We explore adoption rates, spending patterns, and the value businesses are (or aren't) seeing from their investments. Buckle up – the data might surprise you.
Navigating the crowded landscape of SaaS accounting tools can be overwhelming, but this guide to the top 10 options of 2024 will help you find the perfect fit for your business.
Leveraging our world-leading dataset on SaaS purchasing, usage, renewals, and churn we look at the health of the SaaS market, the purchasing differences between small and large organizations, new annual purchasing trends, and churn insights.
Cledara can reveal that overall spending on software by companies has increased by 25% over the past 12 months. Uncover more spending patterns in the software market, the evolving role of finance teams, and the top emerging software applications.
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud computing model that allows users to access applications over the Internet. But there's far more to it - find out here.
Jason Lemkin, founder and CEO of Saastr, discusses the shifts and challenges in the SaaS market at Saastr Europa 2023. He reveals how the market is experiencing a 'flattening' with a slowdown in growth and tightening fundraising landscape.
Discover the latest insights on AI adoption in the business world, as Cledara reveals the top 150 AI-powered SaaS products used by startups to improve efficiency and drive growth.
Discover the latest insights into the Q1 2023 SaaS market, including the growth in software spend, top growing software categories, and the most popular new software applications in March.
Cledara is recognized as a top player in the fight against inefficiency and sprawl in the SaaS industry in Bessemer Venture Partners' State of the Cloud 2023 report.
In February 2023, software spend decreased by 3.7%, despite a 21% yearly increase. Cledara found that IT and security software had the highest increase.
Get SaaS & subscription market insights from ProfitWell's Patrick Campbell. Learn growth and retention strategies, prioritize your team, optimize pricing, & reduce churn.
Latest data from Cledara reveals a rebound in software spend for 2023, driven by larger startups increasing their spend after adapting to economic conditions.
Looking for a Jira project management alternative? In this post, you'll discover our top 5 Jira alternatives & how to find the best tool for your dev team.
Looking for AI SaaS tools to improve your scaleup's processes? In this guide, you'll learn what you need to know to implement AI for sales, marketing, and more.
Procurement is the backbone of every business, guiding how organizations acquire goods and services efficiently to save money, streamline operations, and build strong supplier relationships.
Spreadsheets can only take you so far—discover how a CFO dashboard can transform the way you manage financial metrics, automate tasks, and optimize decision-making.
Accrued expenses might sound complex, but they’re simply the costs your business has incurred but hasn’t yet paid—understanding them is key to accurate financial reporting.
Managing a diverse SaaS stack can be challenging, but understanding the key differences between vertical and horizontal SaaS is essential for optimizing your company's software strategy.
If your business is tired of dealing with the hassle and risks of physical cards, virtual debit cards offer a secure, efficient solution for managing spending online and in-person.
In 2025, managing a growing SaaS ecosystem requires powerful monitoring tools to optimize performance, enhance security, and ensure efficient software usage across organizations.
Discover revenue multiples as a key valuation method for early-stage companies, what they are, their pros and cons, how to calculate them, and the factors that impact their effectiveness in startup valuation and funding.
This report aims cuts through the noise and provide a clear picture of AI's current state in the business world. We explore adoption rates, spending patterns, and the value businesses are (or aren't) seeing from their investments. Buckle up – the data might surprise you.