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What is Gross New ARR?

Short answer: The total new annual recurring revenue added from newly acquired customers in a period, before subtracting any losses.

Definition

The total new annual recurring revenue added from newly acquired customers in a period, before subtracting any losses.

Formula

Sum of first-year ARR from customers acquired in period

How to measure

Sum the annualized contract value of every new customer signed within the reporting period.

Why track it

Gross new ARR isolates new customer acquisition performance, separate from what happens with the existing customer base.

Example

A company signs $900,000 in gross new ARR this quarter from 60 new logo customers.

FAQ

What is Gross New ARR?
The total new annual recurring revenue added from newly acquired customers in a period, before subtracting any losses.
How do you calculate Gross New ARR?
Sum of first-year ARR from customers acquired in period
Why track Gross New ARR?
Gross new ARR isolates new customer acquisition performance, separate from what happens with the existing customer base.
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