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Migrated to https://codeberg.org/naev .Naev is a 2D space trading and combat game that combines elements from the action

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naev is a startup tracked by VC Deal Flow Signal through its public GitHub activity. This profile records its commit velocity, contributors, and signal type as a benchmark for investors.

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Current Signal, Q3 2026

naev shows -48% commit velocity change with 168 active contributors (+0% growth). Signal type: Deceleration. Trend vs. prior quarter: decelerating (was +93% in Q2 2026).

Engineering acceleration is a sustained rise in a startup's public GitHub output - commits, contributors, new repositories, relative to its own baseline. It is a quantitative signal computed from public data, unrelated to accelerator programs.

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Engineering Metrics, Q3 2026

Commit Velocity (14d)

38

Velocity Change

-48%

Contributors

168

+0% growth

New Repos (30d)

0

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Projected lead-time window

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Projected next milestone

Platform or stack transition

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Projections are model estimates derived from each org's public commit signal and the SSRN-published methodology, not statements of fact. Cross-reference with primary sources before acting.

Engineering Velocity Report Card

Velocity Score

49/100

Moderate, Moderate activity above baseline

49

Commit Velocity Change

-48%

Contributor Growth

+0%

New Repositories

0

Signal Type

Deceleration

Signal History

PeriodVelocity (14d)ChangeContributorsGrowthNew ReposSignal
Q3 202638-48%168+0%0Deceleration
Q2 202689+93%168+0%0Framework migration
Q1 2026171-13%168+0%0Deceleration
Q4 2025216+67%168+0%0Framework migration
Q3 2025284+6%168+0%0Framework migration

What This Signal Means for Investors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is naev's current engineering signal?

As of Q3 2026, naev shows a "Deceleration" signal with -48% commit velocity change over a 14-day window, 168 active contributors, and +0% contributor growth. This indicates a technology stack transition, which often precedes a pivot or platform upgrade.

Is naev raising a funding round?

VC Deal Flow Signal does not predict specific funding rounds. However, naev's engineering acceleration pattern (-48% commit velocity change in Q3 2026) is the type of signal that has historically preceded fundraise announcements by three to six weeks. Investors should cross-reference this signal with other sources (Crunchbase, hiring activity, community mentions) before drawing conclusions.

How does naev compare to other space tech startups?

naev is tracked in our Space Tech sector rankings for Q3 2026. View the full sector ranking at signals.gitdealflow.com/startups-to-watch/space-tech-q3-2026 to see how it compares on commit velocity, contributor count, and signal type against other space tech startups.

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