ACQ2 by Acquired State-of-SaaS and Deep Collaboration (with Jake Saper from Emergence Capital)
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Mar 5, 2021 Jake Saper, General Partner at Emergence Capital, discusses the current state of the SaaS landscape and Emergence's Deep Collaboration strategy. He highlights how Figma has revolutionized embedded collaboration tools and why this trend is integral to their investments in companies like Ironclad and Maze. Saper also reflects on the tremendous success of the Zoom investment and underscores the importance of nurturing partnerships through coaching and dedicated time together to maintain momentum in the venture space.
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Viva Systems' Frugal Success
- Viva Systems raised $6 million from Emergence Capital and only spent half.
- They went public at a $3 billion valuation, which has since grown to $48 billion.
Zoom's Impact
- Emergence Capital was an early investor in Zoom.
- Zoom has become a significant tool for the way people work worldwide.
Deep Collaboration Defined
- Deep collaboration software combines productivity and collaboration in one place.
- This approach addresses the information fragmentation caused by using separate apps for work and communication.