What sector has the highest startup engineering velocity in 2026?

AgTech leads all sectors with +459% average velocity change, followed by HR Tech at +442% and PropTech at +405%.

How is startup engineering velocity measured?

Engineering velocity is measured as the 14-day rolling commit count change percentage. Positive values indicate acceleration; negative values indicate deceleration.

Which startups are tracked in the VC Deal Flow Signal dataset?

324 startups across 15 sectors are tracked weekly. The dataset covers commit velocity, contributor growth, and signal patterns.

How often is the velocity data updated?

The dataset is updated weekly from public GitHub activity. The Velocity Index is published at gitdealflow.com/velocity-index.

Startup Engineering Velocity by Sector — Which Industries Are Accelerating Fastest?

Engineering acceleration varies dramatically by sector. Our dataset reveals which industries are investing most aggressively in software engineering. AgTech leads all sectors with an average velocity change of +459%, followed by HR Tech at +442% and PropTech at +405%. These numbers reflect the underlying technology intensity and competitive dynamics of each industry.