Y Combinator
Mountain View, United States
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About
Make something people want. Y Combinator created a new model for funding early stage startups. Four times a year we invest in a large number of startups. YC has funded 5,000 startups with a combined valuation of $800B and helps founders at their earliest stages regardless of age.
Demo Day
Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Recent Batches
| Batch | Dates | Investment | Demo Day | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y Combinator Fall 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $500,000 for 7.00% | - | - |
| Y Combinator Summer 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026 | $500,000 for 7.00% | - | - |
| Y Combinator Spring 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $500,000 for 7.00% | - | - |
| Y Combinator Winter 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $500,000 for 7.00% | - | - |
| Y Combinator Fall 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | $500,000 for 7.00% | Dec 3, 2025 | - |
- Location
- Mountain View, United States
- Duration
- Not specified
- Investment
- $120,000 - $500,000 for 7.00% equity
- Latest Batch
- Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
- International
- Accepted
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