2025 SaaS Benchmarks Report by High Alpha
Contents
Introduction
Executive Summary
AI-Driven Market Rebound
Growth & Efficiency
SaaS Metrics & Trends
People
Founder Insights
Closing
Mentors and Mental Health Specialists Tied to Stronger Growth
FOUNDER PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT About Half of Founders Don’t Work With Any Professionals — A Percentage That’s Stable Across ARR Ranges
! INSIGHTS
Support Categories
Median Year-Over-Year ARR Growth Rate
Percent of Founders Working With Professional Support*
Founders working with business coaches appear to grow more slowly — perhaps because they hire coaches after hitting a plateau or missing targets. In contrast, those with mentors or mental health specialists grow much faster than hose not working with professional support, suggesting the stress caused by rapid growth may prompt founders to seek extra guidance.
Business Coach
30%
25%
Mentor
71%
30%
Mental Health Specialist
80%
16%
25%
Fitness Trainer
12%
*Responses add up to more than 100% as some respondents work with multiple professionals
40%
None
48%
Source: 2025 SaaS Benchmarks Report by High Alpha
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