French SaaS investment management firm Najar has tripled its revenue and workforce in a year, responding to soaring enterprise software costs and increasing demand for smarter procurement tools across Europe.
Najar, a French company specialising in SaaS investment management and procurement optimisation, has reported significant growth and adoption of its procurement solutions amid the increasing complexity and costs of software budgets in enterprises. According to the ...
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company’s announcement, Najar has tripled its annual recurring revenue and workforce over the past year, reflecting heightened demand for tools that help finance and IT departments better govern and rationalise SaaS spending.
The firm said in a statement that many mid-sized organisations now manage SaaS budgets exceeding €4 million annually, with more than 70% of European CFOs prioritising control over IT expenditure for 2025-2026. Najar’s platform reportedly combines proprietary technology with expert buyers to map software usage and enhance companies’ negotiation power with SaaS vendors, enabling cost savings and greater visibility. One client’s savings reportedly reached €2.2 million in a single year, including €1.8 million on one contract alone.
The company claims its platform leverages data from over €2 billion in SaaS expenditure to benchmark contracts, resulting in average savings of 22%. The approach has attracted an international client base, including notable names from France, Germany, and the UK, with the company achieving a 240% growth rate in 2025. Najar was also listed among LinkedIn’s Top Startups of 2025, recognised as one of the most promising French growth businesses.
Looking ahead, Najar plans to broaden its platform beyond SaaS contract management to encompass all indirect company purchases. The company is developing AI-driven assistants designed to analyse market trends and automate contract clause reviews, aiming to further streamline procurement processes. Vincent Coste, Najar’s CEO and co-founder, highlighted the ambition to expand European operations and establish new standards in procurement governance.
External analysis indicates that Najar’s growth aligns with broader market trends. Gartner estimates global SaaS spending will approach $300 billion in 2025, with many companies still lacking comprehensive visibility into their software portfolios. Industry reports emphasise the increasing importance of automation and strategic procurement governance to manage this complexity. However, some market observers note that while automated tools and AI-driven insights offer substantial benefits, the real-world effectiveness often depends on companies’ internal processes and willingness to adapt procurement practices.
While Najar presents a compelling solution to a pressing challenge, the competitive landscape in SaaS spend management is expanding, with numerous players offering overlapping services. Some experts caution that achieving cost savings and governance improvements requires a holistic approach integrating technology, expertise, and organisational alignment, an area where Najar aims to position itself by combining AI capabilities with buyer expertise.
Overall, Najar’s reported growth and strategic roadmap illustrate the rising importance of SaaS procurement optimisation in Europe’s digital economy, as organisations seek to gain control and improve ROI amid rapidly escalating software investments.
Source: Noah Wire Services
