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TCV

Definition

Total Contract Value. A metric representing the total value of a customer contract over its duration.

Deep Dive

TCV is a sales metric that includes the total revenue a contract will generate over its entire life, including one-time fees (implementation, training) and recurring fees. Unlike ACV (Annual), TCV looks at the "big picture" of a deal's value.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1A three-year contract with a $10,000 annual fee and a $5,000 setup fee has a $35,000 TCV
  • 2A company focusing on "High TCV" deals to ensure long-term revenue stability
  • 3Sales reps being incentivized based on the TCV of the deals they close

Related Terms

ACVARRRevenue

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