Platform features

Execution signals that mean something.

Not just commit counts or tasks closed — xcelit tracks whether those actions actually moved retention, revenue, or efficiency. Then compares against competitors and the global market. Then generates Insights-grade proof of momentum, automatically.

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Track signals that mean something

Every commit, task, and metric is weighted by impact on retention, revenue, or efficiency — not just counted.

02

Compare to competitors & market

Benchmark your execution against named competitors and 500+ active startups globally — updated automatically.

03

Generate proof of momentum

Weekly Insights-grade reports with signal score, sector rank, AI narrative, risk flags, and a shareable momentum certificate.

04

Get backed by VCs

Score 70+ for 4 consecutive weeks → automatically surfaced to our Insights network. No pitch deck. No cold outreach.

Why signal tracking matters
90%

of startups fail

Forbes / Investopedia

43%

fail from poor product-market fit

CB Insights, 2024

72%

showed declining signals 1 year before death

CB Insights, 2024

22 mo.

median runway after last raise

CB Insights, 2024

Founder success rate · Harvard Business School / VC Corner

First-time founders
37 mo. to first round22%
Experienced founders
21 mo. to first round34%
xcelit-tracked founders*projected
target: <14 mo.61%

* Projected based on signal-to-funding correlation model · internal data · early indicator only

Signal intelligence

What xcelit actually measures

Four weighted signal categories. Each one asks: did this action move a metric that matters?

28% weight

Product Velocity

Were commits retention-impacting or formatting fixes?

32% weight

Market Traction

Are users paying, staying, and referring others?

18% weight

Team Execution

Did new hires have relevant domain expertise?

22% weight

Capital Efficiency

What did that capital produce in measurable output?

Competitive intelligence

Know where you stand — against competitors and the market

Product velocity
You78
Competitor54
Market61
Revenue growth
You82
Competitor47
Market55
Team strength
You65
Competitor71
Market58
Capital efficiency
You88
Competitor39
Market62
You
Competitor
Market avg

For Founders

Track execution signals that matter, compare to competitors, get investor-grade proof of momentum

Project posting & signal tracking

Post what you're building in minutes. Signal tracking starts immediately — every commit, task, and milestone generates weighted execution data, not raw counts.

Financial metrics & signal score

Add your real numbers. We compute LTV/CAC, payback period, projected ARR, valuation estimate, and a composite signal score (0–100). Growth 35%, efficiency 30%, retention 20%, margin 15% — all weighted by impact.

Competitor & market comparison

Benchmark your execution signals against named competitors in your space and global market averages across 5 dimensions. Know where you lead and where you're exposed — before the market does.

Weekly execution reports

Every week you build, xcelit generates a PDF report: signal score trend, sector rank, risk flags, AI-drafted momentum narrative, and a shareable Momentum Certificate. Proof of execution — automatically.

Collaboration workspace

Private workspace with GitHub sync, task board, meeting transcription, and team management. Every action in the workspace contributes to your execution signal score.

Project lifecycle control

Mark projects as Open, In Progress, Completed, or Archived. Control visibility as your startup evolves. Signal history is permanent — it builds your execution credibility over time.

For Builders

Find projects that match your skills and goals

Explore & discover

Browse startup projects with rich filters — sector, stage, pay range, skills, remote-friendly, has-signal-data, and sort. AI-powered search lets you describe what you're looking for in plain language.

Smart matching

Get personalized project recommendations based on your profile — skills, interests, and goals. See match scores and reasons.

Apply in one click

Apply to projects with a message. Founders get notified and can accept or reject. Structured, trackable applications.

Save favorites

Bookmark projects you're interested in. Revisit them anytime from your favorites list.

Profile & credibility

Build your profile with skills, interests, and bio. Earn badges as you ship projects and participate.

For the Insights Tier

Execution intelligence, signal-ranked deal flow, and competitive benchmarks

Execution intelligence dashboard

Live signal scores on every project — weighted by impact on retention, revenue, and efficiency, not raw activity counts. Know what's actually moving before anyone else does.

Signal Explorer

Sortable intelligence table with real financial metrics: signal score, LTV/CAC, payback period, projected ARR. Click any company to open its full execution profile — GitHub signals, sector rank, and momentum trend.

Sector heatmap

Execution signal density by sector with deal counts and month-over-month trend. See which categories are showing genuine momentum vs. hype.

Rising projects to watch

Momentum-scored feed of projects with strong and accelerating signals. Find traction before it becomes obvious — sourced from real execution data.

Watchlist & signal tracking

Track projects you're watching. See their signal score over time. Get alerts when momentum accelerates or drops.

Founder meeting booking

Schedule meetings directly with founders whose execution data impresses you. Move from insight to conversation without cold outreach.

External company profiles

Deep execution profiles on YC, Crunchbase, and ProductHunt companies — GitHub signals, funding history, traction metrics, and a computed momentum confidence score. No manual research required.

For Members

The serious builders' club — curated community and private network

Curated discussion rooms

Signal-based conversations around startups, tech, hiring, and funding. No spam — serious builders only.

Early access to projects

See high-quality projects and roles before public listing. Matchmaking based on your skills and goals.

Weekly ecosystem report

Startup trends, hiring signals, funding insights — simplified for builders.

Meetups & workshops

Member-only virtual and local meetups with founders, operators, and mentors.

Credibility badges

Earn badges (Early Builder, Project Shipped, Discussion Contributor, Vetted Member). Build trust with other builders.

Collaboration Workspace

Build together with GitHub sync, tasks, and team management

GitHub integration

Connect your repo. We sync commits, track activity, and surface progress. Your code speaks for your execution.

Task board

Create tasks, assign to team members, track status (To Do, In Progress, Done).

Meeting transcription

Upload meeting audio. Get transcription, summary, action items, and issues extracted automatically.

Team management

Invite members, assign roles (Owner, Admin, Member, Viewer). Control who sees what.

Activity feed

See commits, meetings, questions, task updates, and member changes in one place.

Platform

Support, learning, and trust

Resources & guides

Articles and guides on how to find a team, find work, and hire.

Membership & subscription

Free builder access. Insights tier unlocks deal-flow intelligence and premium analytics.

Multi-language support

Infrastructure for localized content. Build with people who get it — in your language.

Trust & safety

Policies and practices for trust, safety, and security. Your data and collaboration are protected.

For founders

Start tracking signals that mean something.

Post in 5 minutes. Signal tracking starts immediately. Weekly Insights-grade reports generated automatically.

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For Insightss

Real execution data. Not a pitch deck.

Signal-ranked deal flow, financial intelligence, competitor benchmarks — see momentum before a round opens.

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