Email Open RateDevToolsSeed
Email Open Rate for DevTools at Seed (Transactional)
2026 data · Sample size: 102 · Source: Amplitude Growth Report 2026
25th %ile
12.8%
Median
15.6%
75th %ile
17.9%
90th %ile
19.8%
▼Trending down year-over-year
About This Metric
Percentage of email recipients who open a marketing or product email.
Unique Opens / Emails Delivered × 100
Higher is better · Unit: percentage
How to Improve
Segment lists by engagement level and personalize subject lines with recipient data. Send at optimal times based on timezone and past open behavior. Remove inactive subscribers quarterly.
Ehsan's Analysis
This metric in DevTools at Seed has a compounding effect that most founders underestimate. A 5% monthly improvement sustained for 12 months results in a 79% total improvement. Most startups give up after 2 months of no visible progress, not realizing the curve is exponential. Patience plus consistent execution wins.
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Ehsan Jahandarpour
AI Growth Strategist & Fractional CMO
Forbes Top 20 Growth Hacker · TEDx Speaker · 716 Academic Citations · Ex-Microsoft · CMO at FirstWave (ASX:FCT) · Forbes Communications Council
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Email Open Rate for DevTools at Seed?
Median is 15.6%. Top-quartile achieves 17.9%. Aim for top-quartile to attract investors.
How does Transactional model affect Email Open Rate?
The Transactional business model impacts this metric through pricing mechanics and customer behavior patterns. Benchmark against companies with the same model for accurate comparison.
How to improve Email Open Rate?
Focus on the primary driver for your stage. At Seed, the biggest lever is usually operational efficiency and product-market fit refinement.