Partnership models

We build and operate the technology. You own the market opportunity.

SaaS Drive is designed around a partnership model. Our objective is not simply to license software, but to create commercially viable SaaS businesses together with local entrepreneurs, businesses and industry specialists.

Customer ownership

Three ways to structure the relationship

Customer ownership and contractual relationships are defined per partnership model, and stated clearly in each commercial agreement.

SaaS Drive Merchant Model

The customer contracts directly with SaaS Drive.

Billing
Operated by SaaS Drive
Commercial relationship
Shared, led by SaaS Drive contracting
Partner upside
Agreed revenue share on generated subscription revenue

Partner Merchant Model

The customer contracts directly with the partner.

Billing
Partner-facing, with SaaS Drive technology under licence
Commercial relationship
Owned by the partner
Partner upside
Subscription revenue, less licence and service fees

Managed Hybrid Model

SaaS Drive operates billing and technology.

Billing
Operated by SaaS Drive
Commercial relationship
Controlled by the partner
Partner upside
Revenue share with managed operations behind it
Division of responsibilities

Who does what

Depending on the agreement, responsibilities are typically divided as follows.

SaaS Drive contributes

Technology · Infrastructure · Operations · Product expertise

  • Software development
  • Software hosting
  • Platform maintenance
  • Security maintenance
  • Infrastructure monitoring
  • Backups
  • Product updates
  • Bug fixes
  • Subscription infrastructure
  • Payment infrastructure
  • Billing management
  • Customer account administration
  • Marketing operations
  • Commercial reporting

The partner contributes

Market access · Industry knowledge · Relationships · Commercial development

  • Developing the assigned territory
  • Building local business relationships
  • Developing partnerships
  • Participating in customer acquisition
  • Promoting the product
  • Respecting SaaS Drive brand and product guidelines
  • Meeting agreed commercial targets
  • Complying with local regulations
  • Protecting confidential information and intellectual property
Commercialization services

SaaS Drive can manage part or all of customer acquisition

The exact services included depend on the commercial agreement between SaaS Drive and the partner.

Digital advertising

  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads
  • LinkedIn
  • Industry-specific platforms
  • Retargeting networks

Direct sales

  • Prospecting
  • Outbound sales calls
  • Lead qualification
  • Sales follow-up
  • Product demonstrations

Email campaigns

  • Geographic market targeting
  • Industry targeting
  • Company profile targeting
  • Customer segment targeting
  • Commercial opportunity targeting

Marketing automation

  • Lead nurturing
  • Automated follow-ups
  • Trial conversion campaigns
  • Customer onboarding
  • Upselling and renewal campaigns
Example partnership

A Benelux launch, structured

An illustrative structure for a partner launching one of the SaaS Drive products in the Benelux region.

Territory
Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg
Licence
Exclusive Benelux commercial licence
Branding
Complete white-label
Technology
Operated and maintained by SaaS Drive
Sales
Managed jointly by SaaS Drive and the partner
Marketing
Digital campaigns managed by SaaS Drive
Billing
Managed through the SaaS Drive infrastructure
Customer subscriptions
Collected by SaaS Drive
Revenue distribution
Quarterly

The partner focuses on market development, partnerships, business relationships, local expertise, industry knowledge and strategic sales, while SaaS Drive manages the technology and operational infrastructure.

Tell us the market. We'll tell you what's available in it.

Name the territory you know and the software you want to operate in it. We come back with the products, the licence scope and the partnership model that fit.