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Net Revenue Retention (NRR)
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Written by Rob Nicoletti
Updated over 3 months ago

What is Net Revenue Retention (NRR)?

Net Revenue Retention (NRR) is a financial metric that measures the percentage of recurring revenue retained from existing customers over a specific period, including upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations. NRR provides insight into how well a company is retaining and growing revenue from its current customer base.

How to Measure Net Revenue Retention (NRR)?

NRR is measured by:

  1. Starting MRR: Determine the MRR at the beginning of the period.

  2. Expansion Revenue: Add revenue from existing customers who have upgraded or expanded their subscriptions during the period.

  3. Churn and Downgrade Revenue: Subtract revenue lost due to customer churn and downgrades.

  4. NRR Calculation: Divide the adjusted revenue by the starting MRR, then multiply by 100 to get the NRR percentage.

How to Improve Net Revenue Retention (NRR)?

To increase NRR:

  1. Focus on Customer Success: Provide excellent customer support and success programs to ensure customers are getting value from your product, reducing churn.

  2. Expand Offerings to Existing Customers: Encourage customers to upgrade or purchase additional products/services through targeted marketing and sales efforts.

  3. Monitor and Address Churn Risks: Regularly analyze customer behavior to identify at-risk accounts and intervene with personalized retention strategies.

  4. Incentivize Long-Term Commitments: Offer discounts or incentives for customers who commit to longer subscription periods, increasing retention and NRR.

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