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    "_source": {
        "name": "Tyler Willis Intelligence",
        "url": "https://tylerewillis.com/intelligence/benchmarks/software-as-a-service-small-global",
        "author": "Tyler Willis",
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        "citation": "Tyler Willis. \"SaaS Companies · Small (11-50).\" tylerewillis.com/intelligence. Accessed 2026-06-12. https://tylerewillis.com/intelligence/benchmarks/software-as-a-service-small-global",
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    "created_at": "2026-06-09 03:30:14",
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