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61% R&D Spend?! What SaaS Benchmarks Reveal by Revenue Size
Description
How much R&D spend is too much—or not enough? In episode #290 of SaaS Metric School, Ben Murray breaks down R&D spend benchmarks by company revenue size, based on data from Ray Rike’s Benchmarkit.ai. Whether you’re a founder, CFO, CTO, or finance leader, understanding how your R&D investment compares is crucial for building operational leverage and scaling sustainably.
What You’ll Learn:
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Why R&D spend can feel like a black box—especially for CFOs
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Top vs. lean R&D spending benchmarks by revenue tiers:
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How R&D spend typically scales down as companies grow
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Why controlling opex and creating operating leverage is key to cash flow and EBITDA
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