Swiftype
Smart search for the modern team.
AcquiredWinter 2012Developer Tools
About Swiftype
Smart search for the modern team.
Risk Analysis
Category Risk
15%death rate
Developer Tools: 65 of 422 startups failed
LOWTeam Size
50people
Median for failed in Developer Tools: 3
Median for active in Developer Tools: 7
Founded 2012 — older batches naturally have higher attrition rates. Death rate comparisons should account for age.
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