# Metadata Source URL:: https://www.eleken.co/blog-posts/average-saas-growth-rate-brief-guide-for-startups Topics:: #business --- # Average SaaS Growth Rate: Brief Guide for Startups Essential knowledge on how to benchmark, calculate, and forecast the growth rate — industry studies findings & tips for startups. ## Highlights > [!quote]+ Updated on 180123_095437 > > It's typical for many startups to grow fast in the early stage, with the ARR growth by 144% on average. As the company matures, the growth rate slows down and falls into the 15% to 45% year-to-year growth range.