The signal
before the noise
We surface breakout startups before venture capital notices them. Momentum signals from GitHub, Hacker News, Reddit, and Product Hunt. Scored, ranked, delivered weekly.
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How it works
From raw signals to deal flow
We do the scanning. You focus on evaluation. Four signal sources, one ranked feed.
Collect signals
Automated collectors scan GitHub trending repos, Hacker News front page, Reddit tech communities, and Product Hunt launches every few hours.
4 sources · 2-6 hour cycles · zero manual input
Score momentum
Our algorithm combines momentum (star velocity, upvotes, engagement) with visibility (how well-known it already is). High momentum plus low visibility means early signal.
score = momentum × (1 - visibility/100)^0.5
Deliver the edge
Free subscribers get a curated weekly briefing. Pro and Fund subscribers get the full real-time feed, breakout alerts, and investor-grade tooling.
Alerts trigger when signals cross your threshold
Signal Detection
Scanning the noise, surfacing signal
Live feed
Emerging signals this week
Real projects gaining quiet traction right now. Pro and Fund subscribers see the full feed with real-time breakout alerts.
Pro dashboardComing soon
Your signal intelligence feed
Real-time momentum data, watchlists, and breakout alerts. Everything you need to spot emerging projects first.
Join the Pro waitlistEarly access members lock in a lifetime discount.
Why beforeVC
The edge that matters is timing
Every deal sourcing tool shows you what's already popular. We show you what's about to be.
Time advantage
Enterprise tools like Dealroom and PitchBook surface companies after they've raised. We surface them when they're gaining traction, before the first check.
Second derivative, not peaks
A repo going from 30 to 300 stars in 48 hours is more interesting than one sitting at 10,000. We find inflection points, not popularity contests.
Accessible, not enterprise
Harmonic costs $42K/year. PitchBook is $30K+. Our weekly briefing is free. Pro tools start at $49/month. Built for angels and scouts, not fund-of-funds.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free with the weekly briefing. Pro and Fund tiers are coming soon. Join the waitlist to lock in early access pricing.
Briefing
Weekly intelligence briefing with top emerging signals
- Weekly top 5 emerging signals
- Momentum score + trend data
- Source breakdown (GitHub, HN, Reddit, PH)
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Pro
Full signal feed with real-time alerts
- Full daily signal feed
- Real-time breakout alerts
- Custom watchlists
- Category and source filters
- CSV and JSON export
- Full momentum history
- Priority support
Fund
Investor-grade deal flow intelligence
- Everything in Pro
- Founder contact signals
- Investability scoring
- Deal flow dashboard
- Weekly investor PDF briefing
- API access
- Team seats (up to 5)
- Custom scoring rules
Early waitlist members get a lifetime discount when Pro and Fund launch.
Get the signal before the noise
Each week we scan thousands of signals and surface the highest-momentum projects. Five emerging signals, ranked and scored. Read in under 2 minutes.
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