Y Combinator

The world's most successful startup accelerator, having funded over 4,000 companies including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, and Reddit.

4000+

Portfolio Companies

$600B+

Total Valuation

200-300

Batch Size

3 months

Program Length

Program Details

💰

Investment Terms

7% for $500K

Standard terms for all accepted startups

📅

Program Duration

3 months

Intensive mentorship and development

📍

Location

San Francisco, CA

Primary program locations

Investment Focus Areas

Enterprise Software

Consumer Apps

AI/ML

Fintech

Healthcare

Climate Tech

Notable Success Stories

Stripe

$95B

Online payments platform

Airbnb

$75B

Home-sharing marketplace

Coinbase

$68B

Cryptocurrency exchange

Instacart

$39B

Grocery delivery service

How to Apply to Y Combinator

📝 Application Requirements

• Complete online application form
• Team and founder information
• Product demo or prototype
• Market analysis and business plan
• Financial projections and metrics

⏱️ Selection Process

• Initial application review (2-3 weeks)
• Video interview round
• Partner interview sessions
• Final selection and offer
• Program begins following month

📅 Key Dates

• Application deadline: January 31
• Application deadline: August 31
• Interview rounds: Following 4 weeks
• Selection notification: 8 weeks post-deadline
• Program kickoff: Next available batch

What Y Combinator Provides

💰 Funding & Resources:

•Initial seed funding as specified in program terms
•Access to follow-on funding opportunities
•Office space and co-working facilities
•Legal, accounting, and business services
•Technology credits and software discounts

🚀 Mentorship & Network:

•World-class mentor network and advisors
•Access to successful alumni network
•Weekly educational workshops and talks
•Demo day presentation to investors
•Ongoing support after graduation

How to Apply to Y Combinator

Y Combinator has helped 4000+ startups succeed. Follow these tips to strengthen your application and increase your chances of acceptance.

•Research their portfolio companies and investment thesis thoroughly
•Prepare a compelling pitch deck highlighting your traction and vision
•Connect with alumni for insights and potential introductions
•Visit their official website for application deadlines and requirements