How is the benchmark calculated?

The benchmark compares your startup's commit velocity (commits per 14 days) against 324 tracked startups. We compute your percentile rank globally and within your sector using commit velocity, contributor count, repository activity, and signal strength.

What data does the benchmark use?

All data comes from the VC Deal Flow Signal dataset (SSRN 6606558), which tracks public GitHub activity across 324 venture-backed startups in 15 sectors. Data is updated weekly.

Is the benchmark tool free?

Yes, it is completely free. No registration required. Enter any GitHub org or startup name to see how they rank.

How often is the benchmark data updated?

The underlying signals data updates weekly. Each update refreshes commit velocity, contributor counts, and signal detections across all 324 tracked startups.

📊 Startup Velocity Benchmark

Enter your GitHub org or startup name to see how you compare against 324 venture-backed startups. Get your percentile rank, sector comparison, and a shareable result.

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Overview

Comparison

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Percentile Rank

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Sector Rank

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Global Rank

of 324 startups

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Commit Velocity

commits/14d

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Contributors

active devs

You vs Sector Average

Your Startup

Sector Average

Your Sector Standing

Where you rank among — startups in —

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