Webinar
Breaking Down the 2026 Startup Benchmarks Report
What does "good" look like for a startup in 2026? Join us on November 11th as we sit down with Blake Koriath, CFO at High Alpha, to break down the 2026 Startup Benchmarks Report. Now in its 10th year, the report draws on data from hundreds of founders and operators to show how AI is reshaping the way startups build, spend, hire, and raise. We'll dig into the numbers that matter most and what they mean for your plans heading into 2027.
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Key Takeaways
The new definition of "good"
See how growth, retention, and efficiency benchmarks have shifted this year, and where top performing startups are separating from the pack.
The AI reset, in real numbers
Learn how AI is changing the way startups spend, hire, and structure their teams, backed by data from founders and operators actually doing the work.
Benchmarks you can put to work
Hear Blake's take on how founders should use benchmarks for planning, board conversations, and fundraising, and which metrics investors are watching most closely right now.
About the Webinar
How does your startup really stack up? Join us on November 11th for a breakdown of the 2026 Startup Benchmarks Report with Blake Koriath, CFO at High Alpha.
For 10 years, the Benchmarks Report has given founders and investors a clear view of what strong performance looks like across every stage. This year's edition focuses on a market where AI has changed the rules, and where many founders aren't sure what "normal" looks like anymore. We'll walk through the most important findings and talk about how to turn them into better decisions for your business.
In this session, we'll cover:
- How growth, retention, and efficiency benchmarks have shifted across ARR bands this year
- How AI is changing startup spending, hiring, and team structure
- What the data says about fundraising, and the signals investors prioritize today
- What separates top quartile startups from everyone else
- How to use benchmarks to set goals, prepare for board meetings, and tell a stronger story to investors
Hosted by
Mike Preuss
Founder & CEO of Visible
Equipping founders and investors with the tools they need to build.
Blake Koriath
Chief Financial Officer @ High Alpha
Building with founders to go faster and further.