Founder stories
$100K ARRв 4 years
4 этапов
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
Основатель
Joe Thomas
Сооснователи•Технический•USA
Занятость
Полная занятостьОпыт
ОпытныйПродукт
Video messaging and screen recording platform for work.
Тип
SaaSОтрасль
Создание контентаМодель
ПодпискаМаркетинговая стратегия
Как Joe привлекал клиентов
Канал роста
Product Hunt
Также использовал
Сарафанное радиоСообщества
Tech Stack
Инструменты, использованные для создания Loom
ReactNode.jsAWSStripe
Полная история
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
Ключевые выводы
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
Изначально опубликовано наProduct Hunt
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Путь через milestone
Joe достиг 4 milestone на пути к $100K ARR
Первый клиент
14 days
October 2015
На 87% быстрее
vs среднее 4 months+3 months до следующего milestone
$1K MRR
$1,000
3 months
December 2015
На 74% быстрее
vs среднее 11 months+9 months до следующего milestone
$10K MRR
$10,000
1 year
October 2016
На 45% быстрее
vs среднее 1 year+3 years до следующего milestone
$100K ARR
$10,000,000
4 years
October 2019
Среднее: 3 years
4 years
Общее время пути
4
Достигнутые milestone
Путь Joe к $100K ARRПремиум
История, решения и контекст, стоящие за этим milestone
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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 Создание контента.
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