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Gross Revenue Retention (GRR)

Revenue kept on an existing base, excluding expansion.

Definition

Gross Revenue Retention measures the revenue kept on an existing cohort after churn and contractions, without counting expansions. Capped at 100%, it isolates the pure ability to retain revenue already signed, where NRR blends retention and growth.

Why it matters

GRR reveals the real solidity of the foundation: a flattering NRR can hide a weak GRR offset by a few large upsells. For a Customer Success Manager, it is the most honest mirror of retention.

How Phano helps you

By surfacing churn and downgrade risks early, Phano acts directly on the lever that protects GRR.

AI-generated
CRM · Note on the account record

[Phano] €85,000 ARR, critical · Health 34/100

June 1, 2026

→ Escalate to the sponsor

  • Silent for 28 days on email
  • Renewal in 22 days, quote not opened
  • No meeting scheduled in 6 weeks
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History on this account

[Phano] €85,000 ARR, high · Health 47/100

May 25 · → Schedule a sponsor touchpoint

[Phano] €85,000 ARR, medium · Health 58/100

May 18 · → Monitor decision-maker engagement

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gross Revenue Retention (GRR)?

Gross Revenue Retention measures the revenue kept on an existing cohort after churn and contractions, without counting expansions. Capped at 100%, it isolates the pure ability to retain revenue already signed, where NRR blends retention and growth.

Why does Gross Revenue Retention (GRR) matter?

GRR reveals the real solidity of the foundation: a flattering NRR can hide a weak GRR offset by a few large upsells. For a Customer Success Manager, it is the most honest mirror of retention.

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