61% R&D Spend?! What SaaS Benchmarks Reveal by Revenue Size

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:

• Why R&D spend can feel like a black box—especially for CFOs

• Top vs. lean R&D spending benchmarks by revenue tiers:

• How R&D spend typically scales down as companies grow

• Why controlling opex and creating operating leverage is key to cash flow and EBITDA

Resources & Links:

• 🔗 Benchmark your metrics for free at Benchmark.ai

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