2025 SaaS Benchmarks Report by High Alpha
Contents
Introduction
Executive Summary
AI-Driven Market Rebound
Growth & Efficiency
SaaS Metrics & Trends
People
Founder Insights
Closing
High Growth Correlates With High Stress (and Low Stress)
FOUNDER STRESS AND YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH RATE While Founder Stress Levels Remain Consistent, Growth Intensity Continues to Drive the Widest Emotional Gap
Median Year-Over-Year Growth Rate Reported Stress Level
Percent of Founders
Median Year-Over-Year Growth Rate
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
42%
! INSIGHTS
27%
Founder stress levels are similar to last year, but the link between stress and growth has strengthened — founders reporting extreme stress are leading companies growing nearly 50% faster than in 2024.
18%
8%
5%
Not Stressed
Somewhat Stressed Moderately Stressed
Highly Stressed
Extremely Stressed
Source: 2025 SaaS Benchmarks Report by High Alpha
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