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Y Combinator
San Francisco, CA · est. 2005
Generalist — All Sectors
Typical check
$500K
Stage
Pre-Seed
Region
US
Founded
2005
About Y Combinator
Y Combinator is the accelerator that popularized the modern cohort-based program: a fixed check (currently structured as $500K total across a standard deal), a few months of intensive mentorship, and a Demo Day in front of hundreds of investors. Its alumni network and brand recognition are unmatched among early-stage programs, and its portfolio includes some of the most valuable technology companies ever built.
Areas of investment
Generalist — All Sectors
Notable portfolio
AAirbnb
SStripe
DDropbox
DDoorDash
CCoinbase
IInstacart