The 2025 Software Spend Report

Gain insights from 600+ companies to help you benchmark, forecast, and optimize your software spending in 2025.

Here's what you will learn:

    Software Spend Benchmarks

    A detailed breakdown by company size, and region.

    Hidden Costs of Software

    The true cost of unused software, cloud waste, and mismanaged ad spend.

    The True ROI of AI Tools

    How companies are effectively using AI tools and uncovering their real ROI.


    “The average amount of capital raised by startups in Europe has historically been lower than in the US at every stage of the startup journey. The management of European startups must be more resourceful and selective with their expenditure in areas such as software, talent, and marketing."

    Jordi Viñas
    Co-founder and General Partner  at     Nauta Capital
     

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