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    Writings on Product & SaaS

    Data-driven analysis of European SaaS, product strategy, and scaling — published on Euro Product Edge.

    PLG is not a product strategy
    Product StrategyApr 26, 2026

    PLG is not a product strategy

    Lessons from a startup that got product-led growth right — and the parent that couldn't copy it.

    Where Europe's SaaS Growth Actually Happened in 2025
    Market DataMar 20, 2026

    Where Europe's SaaS Growth Actually Happened in 2025

    A full-year review of 1,750 new companies, AI-native growth, and the transatlantic shift.

    You've Chosen Your Focus. Now Let the Rest Leak.
    Product StrategyFeb 15, 2026

    You've Chosen Your Focus. Now Let the Rest Leak.

    Why saying no to revenue is harder than choosing your focus—and how to do it anyway.

    Europe's VC Market Isn't Collapsing—It's Maturing
    Market DataJan 27, 2026

    Europe's VC Market Isn't Collapsing—It's Maturing

    Five years of market data reveal a structural shift: fewer deals, bigger cheques, and a new discipline that favours quality over quantity.

    The Focus Decision Every Founder Avoids
    Product StrategyJan 11, 2026

    The Focus Decision Every Founder Avoids

    How to choose who you build for when sales, support, and growth all demand different things.

    Europe Overtakes the USA in SaaS Company Count as Tier-Two Markets Accelerate
    Market DataDec 14, 2025

    Europe Overtakes the USA in SaaS Company Count as Tier-Two Markets Accelerate

    Full-year 2025 data shows 10,311 European SaaS companies—and reveals a significant reshuffle away from London and Paris.

    Europe's 400 Unicorns Reveal a Scaling Problem
    Market DataNov 22, 2025

    Europe's 400 Unicorns Reveal a Scaling Problem

    The EU INC proposal addresses market fragmentation that blocks European startups from competing globally.

    The Leaky Bucket Product Framework
    Product StrategyNov 1, 2025

    The Leaky Bucket Product Framework

    Stop Filling the Whole Bucket. Master One Side First.

    Europe's SaaS Opportunity: Q3 2025 Report
    Market DataSep 3, 2025

    Europe's SaaS Opportunity: Q3 2025 Report

    675 new startups push Europe close to the 10K milestone, but the AI paradox in France reveals a disconnect between giants and adoption.

    The Estonian SaaS Formula: Why Estonia Produces So Many Global Startups
    Market DataAug 16, 2025

    The Estonian SaaS Formula: Why Estonia Produces So Many Global Startups

    Estonia has 88 SaaS companies per million people vs California 51. Discover the 4 systematic strategies behind Europe's highest startup density.

    Why European SaaS Companies Struggle to Reach $100M ARR
    Market DataJun 27, 2025

    Why European SaaS Companies Struggle to Reach $100M ARR

    The 75x valuation gap explained—and how to close it while keeping European advantages.

    From Services to SaaS: How Agencies Transition From Projects to Products
    Product StrategyJun 16, 2025

    From Services to SaaS: How Agencies Transition From Projects to Products

    And Why Your Business Model Depends on It.

    European SaaS: AI Adoption & Market Consolidation Q2
    Market DataJun 7, 2025

    European SaaS: AI Adoption & Market Consolidation Q2

    Q2 2025: How AI adoption and market consolidation are reshaping the European SaaS landscape.

    Why Annual Planning Fails in SaaS (And What High-Growth Companies Do Instead)
    Product StrategyMay 31, 2025

    Why Annual Planning Fails in SaaS (And What High-Growth Companies Do Instead)

    Most corporate annual plans are forgotten by March. Here's how to build strategies that survive contact with reality.

    The Million-Dollar Game of Broken Phone
    Product StrategyMay 25, 2025

    The Million-Dollar Game of Broken Phone

    Have you ever witnessed this corporate tragedy unfold?

    AI Tools Face-Off: Round Two Results and Revelations
    AI & ToolsMay 12, 2025

    AI Tools Face-Off: Round Two Results and Revelations

    From Benchmarks to Real-World Value: How Six Leading AI Models Perform in Market Research.

    AI Market Research Face-Off: Which Tool Actually Delivers?
    AI & ToolsApr 26, 2025

    AI Market Research Face-Off: Which Tool Actually Delivers?

    How Different AI Tools Handle Market Research.

    Product Timing in SaaS: Key Moments That Determine Startup Success
    Product StrategyApr 16, 2025

    Product Timing in SaaS: Key Moments That Determine Startup Success

    Insights from RevenueCat's 10k+ app survey reveal when users really cancel (late!) and subscribe (early!).

    Navigating Cloud Hosting in Europe
    Market DataApr 10, 2025

    Navigating Cloud Hosting in Europe

    As long as our customers' data is stored within the EU or EEA, does it really matter where we store it?

    Benefits Beyond GDPR Compliance for European SaaS
    Market DataApr 1, 2025

    Benefits Beyond GDPR Compliance for European SaaS

    From Burden to Benefit: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of GDPR for Your SaaS Company.

    Don't Let a Checkbox Sabotage Your Growth
    Product StrategyMar 24, 2025

    Don't Let a Checkbox Sabotage Your Growth

    A cautionary tale of how a small, blameless checkbox can have a big impact on your conversion.

    A Lovable onboarding
    Product StrategyMar 17, 2025

    A Lovable onboarding

    Lovable is the fastest growing startup in Europe.

    Market DataMar 13, 2025

    The state of Euro SaaS

    Evaluating SaaS businesses in Europe and in relation to other regions. Find out which European country is the SaaS hotspot.