How Growth Signals Work

Company growth happens gradually, then suddenly. We catch the moment it shifts.

The Five Growth Signals

⚡

Hiring Surges

When a company posts 30%+ more jobs in 90 days, they're expanding. We track open positions on Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, and other public job boards.

Why it matters: Hiring is a leading indicator. They commit to payroll before revenue is guaranteed.
💰

Funding Rounds

New funding is a growth catalyst. We track announcements from Crunchbase Basic API and AngelList.

Why it matters: Capital unlocks expansion into new markets, products, and regions.
🚀

Expansion Alerts

Opening new offices, entering new markets, or geographic expansion. We detect these from SEC filings and company announcements.

Why it matters: Expansion signals long-term growth bets and increased complexity (more reps needed).
📄

SEC Filings

Public companies file 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks quarterly. We scan these for growth language: "aggressive expansion," "record hiring," "new markets."

Why it matters: SEC filings are legally binding disclosures. If they say they're growing, it's for real.
🏛️

Government Contracts

New contracts from USASpending.gov indicate new revenue streams and growth momentum, especially for defense, tech, and infrastructure companies.

Why it matters: Government revenue is predictable and lucrative. A new contract is a growth catalyst.

The Growth Score Algorithm

Every company gets a combined score (0-100) weighted like this:

Signal Type Weight Measurement
Job Posting Velocity 40% % change in open positions (90-day baseline)
SEC Filing Language 30% Growth keywords in 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K (90-day)
Government Contracts 20% New contract awards in last 180 days
Industry Tailwind 10% BLS employment growth for sector

Example: OpenAI Growth Score 87/100

How to Use Signals

For Sales Reps

Hiring surges + expansion = companies that are spending and have budget. Target them now.

For Recruiters

Job postings spike before hiring managers are hired. Prospect company early.

For Investors

Growth score validates thesis. Pair with product research and market analysis.