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eBPF-based Networking, Security, and Observability
Current Signal — Q2 2026
cilium shows -59% commit velocity change with 100 active contributors (+0% growth). Signal type: Framework migration. 1 new repository created in the last 30 days. Trend vs. prior quarter: decelerating (was +224% in Q1 2026).
Data sourced from public GitHub activity. Read our methodology
Commit Velocity (14d)
70
Velocity Change
-59%
Contributors
100
+0% growth
New Repos (30d)
1
| Period | Velocity (14d) | Change | Contributors | Growth | New Repos | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 70 | -59% | 100 | +0% | 1 | Framework migration |
| Q1 2026 | 220 | +224% | 100 | +0% | 1 | Deploy frequency spike |
| Q4 2025 | 164 | -13% | 100 | +0% | 1 | Framework migration |
| Q3 2025 | 153 | -26% | 100 | +0% | 1 | Framework migration |
cilium shows general engineering acceleration that classifies as a framework migration. This often indicates a technology stack transition — moving from a prototype to production infrastructure, or adopting new tooling.
Framework migrations are the subtlest signal type but can indicate the shift from exploration to exploitation — a key milestone in startup development that often precedes fundraising.
As of Q2 2026, cilium shows a "Framework migration" signal with -59% commit velocity change over a 14-day window, 100 active contributors, and +0% contributor growth. This indicates a technology stack transition, which often precedes a pivot or platform upgrade.
VC Deal Flow Signal does not predict specific funding rounds. However, cilium's engineering acceleration pattern (-59% commit velocity change in Q2 2026) is the type of signal that has historically preceded fundraise announcements by six to twelve weeks. Investors should cross-reference this signal with other sources (Crunchbase, hiring activity, community mentions) before drawing conclusions.
cilium is tracked in our Cybersecurity sector rankings for Q2 2026. View the full sector ranking at signals.gitdealflow.com/startups-to-watch/cybersecurity-q2-2026 to see how it compares on commit velocity, contributor count, and signal type against other cybersecurity startups.
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