Benchmark · Q3 2026
Signal Distribution, Which Sectors Are Heating Up
Every tracked startup is classified into one of four signal types: breakout (sudden surge), acceleration (sustained growth), steady (healthy baseline), or cooling (declining). This page shows the distribution by sector.
TL;DR
Real benchmark data from ~350+ venture-backed startups across 15 sectors. Refreshed weekly every Monday. Data from Q3 2026. Free under CC BY 4.0.
Sector benchmarks, Q3 2026
| Sector | Breakout % | Cooling % |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 0% | 0% |
| EdTech | 0% | 0% |
| E-commerce Infrastructure | 0% | 0% |
| Supply Chain | 0% | 0% |
| Web3 | 0% | 0% |
| Enterprise SaaS | 0% | 0% |
| Data Infrastructure | 0% | 0% |
| Robotics | 0% | 0% |
| Legal Tech | 0% | 0% |
| HR Tech | 0% | 0% |
| PropTech | 0% | 0% |
| AgTech | 0% | 0% |
| Gaming | 0% | 0% |
| Space Tech | 0% | 0% |
| Social & Community | 0% | 0% |
Sorted by Breakout %. Data from Q3 2026. Source: public GitHub data, CC BY 4.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a breakout signal?
A breakout signal fires when a startup's commit velocity increases by more than 100% over the prior 14-day window while maintaining a healthy contributor base.
Which sectors have the most breakouts right now?
Check the table above, it's sorted by breakout percentage, highest first. The top sectors change weekly as the dataset refreshes every Monday.
How is signal type determined?
A composite score from commit velocity change, contributor growth rate, and repository expansion. Full methodology at /methodology.
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