Founder stories
$100K ARRen 4 years
4 jalons
Acquired
Pre-acquisition revenue: $50M ARR
Atlassian acquired Loom ~$975M (~$880M cash + equity) October 2023. ARR ~$50M at acquisition.
Near bankruptcy to 10M users after pivoting based on Product Hunt launch
Fondateur
Joe Thomas
Co-Fondateurs•Technique•USA
Engagement
Temps pleinExpérience
ExpérimentéProduit
Video messaging and screen recording platform for work.
Type
SaaSSecteur
Création de contenuModèle
AbonnementStratégie marketing
Comment Joe a acquis ses clients
Canal de croissance
Product Hunt
Également utilisé
Bouche-à-OreilleCommunautés
Tech Stack
Outils utilisés pour construire Loom
ReactNode.jsAWSStripe
L'histoire complète
We were near bankruptcy when we launched on Product Hunt. 3,000 signups in 24 hours saved the company. We pivoted from usability tests to video recording based on what users wanted.
The Pivot
We started as a usability testing tool. Users kept asking for just the recording feature. We listened and pivoted.
Product Hunt Saved Us
We were running out of money. The Product Hunt launch brought 3,000 signups and gave us runway to survive.
Explosive Growth
From that pivot, we grew to 10M users and 120K paying customers. Revenue grew 1,100% in one year.
- PH launch signups: 3,000 in 24 hours
- Users: 10M
- Paying customers: 120K
- Revenue growth: 1,100% YoY
Points clés à retenir
1
Product Hunt can save a dying startup
2
Double down on feature with traction
3
Listen to what users actually want
4
Near-death experiences clarify priorities
Publié à l'origine surProduct Hunt
Inspiré par le parcours de Joe ? Générez une idée de business dans le secteur Création de contenu grâce à l'AI et aux données de vrais fondateurs.
Parcours des jalons
Joe a atteint 4 jalons sur le chemin vers $100K ARR
Premier Client
14 days
October 2015
87% plus rapide
vs moy. 4 months+3 months jusqu'au prochain jalon
$1K MRR
$1,000
3 months
December 2015
74% plus rapide
vs moy. 11 months+9 months jusqu'au prochain jalon
$10K MRR
$10,000
1 year
October 2016
45% plus rapide
vs moy. 1 year+3 years jusqu'au prochain jalon
$100K ARR
$10,000,000
4 years
October 2019
Moy. : 3 years
4 years
Durée totale du parcours
4
Jalons atteints
Le parcours de Joe vers $100K ARRPremium
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Frequently asked questions
Who acquired Loom?
Loom was acquired by Atlassian for $975M on October 2023. Pre-acquisition revenue was $50M ARR. Atlassian acquired Loom ~$975M (~$880M cash + equity) October 2023. ARR ~$50M at acquisition.
How long did it take Loom to reach $100k arr?
Joe Thomas took 4 years to reach $100k arr with Loom.
Was Joe Thomas a solo founder?
No. Joe Thomas built Loom with co-founders.
What marketing channel did Loom use to grow?
Loom grew primarily through Product Hunt.
What industry is Loom in?
Loom operates in Création de contenu.
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