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The New Era in Tech Investing Starts Now
- AI disruption is prompting private equity to change how they underwrite risk and value in software assets.
- Traditional SaaS metrics are losing reliability as AI alters usage and cost structures.
- Bain urges diligence to assess AI impact on workflows and the risk of AI displacing software.
- Investors should track AI-specific metrics across three revenue buckets for clarity.
- Zendesk serves as a prime example of a company rebuilding around AI-driven workflows.
- AI-driven growth demands talent and organizational changes to support rapid execution.
- Publicly traded proof points, not narratives, are essential for AI-driven value creation.
- 2026 may be remembered as the year AI redefined the software industry.
- AI-related revenue requires clear margins and scalable cost structures.
- The Bain analysis highlights Zendesk’s AI-driven ARR growth and automation achievements.
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