cover of episode The Capital Market and the Subscriptions Industry with Robert Bennett, Chairman, LightJump Capital

The Capital Market and the Subscriptions Industry with Robert Bennett, Chairman, LightJump Capital

2022/3/14
logo of podcast Subscriptions: Scaled - Online subscription services, Subscription business, SaaS subscriptions

Subscriptions: Scaled - Online subscription services, Subscription business, SaaS subscriptions

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In this week’s episode of Subscriptions Scaled, we speak with Robert Bennett), Chairman of LightJump Capital).

LightJump Capital focuses on providing public market access to technology and technology-enabled brands using the Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicle (SPACS).

In the episode, we discuss the capital market and what it looks like for subscription business valuation. 

The episode begins with Robert sharing more about himself and the business. Robert has worked in subscriptions since the 90s, and he discusses how he’s seen the sector evolve over the years.

Robert has invested in many businesses in his time. He talks about some of the fundamental differences he’s seen in how subscription businesses approach sales and revenue compared to more traditional retailers.

Another topic heavily discussed in the episode is deferred revenue. Deferred revenue refers to liability on a company's balance sheet representing a prepayment by its customers for products or services that have yet to be delivered.

Robert also talks about marketing and where to attribute costs. Toward the end of the episode, Robert shares where he expects the subscription trend to go and what he thinks will happen over the next few years.

Learn about the capital market and what it looks like for subscription business valuation by tuning into the latest episode of Subscriptions Scaled with Robert Bennett, Chairman of LightJump Capital.

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