Sector Comparison

How startup engineering velocity varies across 15 industries — Q3 2026

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Overview

15
Sectors Tracked
313
Total Startups
47.5
Avg 14d Velocity

All Sectors

SectorStartupsAvg VelocityTop Signal TypeAction
Healthcare20187.3Framework migrationView →
EdTech2152.0Framework migrationView →
E-commerce Infrastructure1740.3Framework migrationView →
Supply Chain1519.3Framework migrationView →
Web32836.8Framework migrationView →
Enterprise SaaS2133.3Framework migrationView →
Data Infrastructure2586.1Framework migrationView →
Robotics1762.2Framework migrationView →
Legal Tech1327.5Engineering hiring burstView →
HR Tech119.4Deploy frequency spikeView →
PropTech1920.4Framework migrationView →
AgTech1720.8Deploy frequency spikeView →
Gaming3546.9Framework migrationView →
Space Tech2518.5Framework migrationView →
Social & Community2927.7Framework migrationView →

Sector Breakdown

Healthcare
Startups applying technology to patient care, health systems, and drug discovery.
📊 20 startups 187.3 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 11 (55%) Engineering hiring burst: 4 (20%) Infrastructure buildout: 3 (15%) Deploy frequency spike: 2 (10%)
EdTech
Startups transforming education through adaptive learning and institutional software.
📊 21 startups 52.0 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 9 (43%) Engineering hiring burst: 6 (29%) Deploy frequency spike: 4 (19%) Infrastructure buildout: 2 (10%)
E-commerce Infrastructure
Startups building backend systems and APIs for online retail.
📊 17 startups 40.3 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 9 (53%) Engineering hiring burst: 4 (24%) Deploy frequency spike: 2 (12%) Infrastructure buildout: 2 (12%)
Supply Chain
Startups digitizing logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
📊 15 startups 19.3 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 11 (73%) Engineering hiring burst: 3 (20%) Deploy frequency spike: 1 (7%)
Web3
Startups building decentralized applications and blockchain infrastructure.
📊 28 startups 36.8 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 17 (61%) Engineering hiring burst: 5 (18%) Deploy frequency spike: 3 (11%) Infrastructure buildout: 3 (11%)
Enterprise SaaS
Startups building vertical and horizontal B2B software.
📊 21 startups 33.3 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 14 (67%) Deploy frequency spike: 3 (14%) Infrastructure buildout: 2 (10%) Engineering hiring burst: 2 (10%)
Data Infrastructure
Startups building pipelines, warehouses, and observability platforms.
📊 25 startups 86.1 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 17 (68%) Engineering hiring burst: 5 (20%) Infrastructure buildout: 2 (8%) Deploy frequency spike: 1 (4%)
Robotics
Startups building autonomous robots and robotic process automation.
📊 17 startups 62.2 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 7 (41%) Engineering hiring burst: 5 (29%) Infrastructure buildout: 3 (18%) Deploy frequency spike: 2 (12%)
Legal Tech
Startups automating legal workflows and compliance management.
📊 13 startups 27.5 avg 14d velocity
Engineering hiring burst: 5 (38%) Framework migration: 5 (38%) Deploy frequency spike: 3 (23%)
HR Tech
Startups building recruiting, people management, and workforce analytics tools.
📊 11 startups 9.4 avg 14d velocity
Deploy frequency spike: 4 (36%) Framework migration: 4 (36%) Engineering hiring burst: 3 (27%)
PropTech
Startups applying technology to real estate and property management.
📊 19 startups 20.4 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 8 (42%) Deploy frequency spike: 6 (32%) Engineering hiring burst: 4 (21%) Infrastructure buildout: 1 (5%)
AgTech
Startups applying technology to agriculture and precision farming.
📊 17 startups 20.8 avg 14d velocity
Deploy frequency spike: 7 (41%) Framework migration: 5 (29%) Engineering hiring burst: 4 (24%) Infrastructure buildout: 1 (6%)
Gaming
Startups building game engines, multiplayer infrastructure, and gaming analytics.
📊 35 startups 46.9 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 21 (60%) Deploy frequency spike: 7 (20%) Engineering hiring burst: 6 (17%) Infrastructure buildout: 1 (3%)
Space Tech
Startups building launch vehicles, satellites, and space data platforms.
📊 25 startups 18.5 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 11 (44%) Deploy frequency spike: 7 (28%) Engineering hiring burst: 4 (16%) Infrastructure buildout: 3 (12%)
Social & Community
Startups building social networks, community platforms, and creator tools.
📊 29 startups 27.7 avg 14d velocity
Framework migration: 18 (62%) Engineering hiring burst: 7 (24%) Deploy frequency spike: 3 (10%) Infrastructure buildout: 1 (3%)

Data Sources

All data sourced from public GitHub activity via the VC Deal Flow Signal pipeline. Updated weekly. Free for editorial use with attribution.