Hires in the previous 12 months by function at early-stage startups (Index 2019 = 100)
This line chart shows hiring trends across different job functions (Finance, Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, Design) at early-stage startups from Q4 2019 to Q4 2025. Hiring peaked in early 2022 before falling, with Finance and Engineering showing the strongest post-2023 recovery.
| Label | Value shown on the chart |
|---|---|
| Finance (Q4 2025) | 112 |
| Engineering (Q4 2025) | 107 |
| Product (Q4 2025) | 102 |
| Sales (Q4 2025) | 100 |
| Marketing (Q4 2025) | 82 |
| Design (Q4 2025) | 78 |
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