Y Combinator
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About
Y Combinator is the world's most prestigious startup accelerator. Based in Silicon Valley, it pioneered the cohort-based investment model. Fourth a year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), YC invests a standard amount in a large number of startups (around 100-150 per batch). The program culminates in "Demo Day," where founders pitch to a selected audience of top-tier investors. Beyond capital, YC provides an unparalleled alumni network (the strongest in the tech world) and intense mentorship to help founders reach product-market fit and scale.
Key facts
- Type
- Venture Capital
- Stages
- Pre-Seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Agnostic, B2B, B2C, Consumer, Business management software, Marketplace, Software/SaaS, Vertical SaaS, Advertising/Media, Agritech, AI & Automation, Beauty/Fashion, Blockchain/Crypto, Data & Infrastructure, Cyber & Security, Defense, Education, Energy, Fintech & Insurtech, Foodtech, Gaming, Hospitality/Tourism/Travel, Future of work/HR, Industry & Manufacturing, Legaltech/Regtech, Logistics/Supply chain, Martech, Mobility & Transportation, Proptech/Construction, Retail/Future of Commerce, Digital health, Quantum, Smart cities, Open-source, Deeptech, Brand, Healthcare, Spacetech/Aerospace, Medtech, Electronics & Telco, Climate/Cleantech/Greentech, Web3, Biotech, Diagnostics, Life sciences, Business Services
- Headquarters
- US
- Offices
- San Francisco,Mountain View
- Geographic focus
- France,World,Europe,North America,Africa,Asia,Southeast Asia,Latin America,Australia,Southern Europe,UK,Middle East,Israel,USA
- Lead / Follow
- Follower
- Founded
- 2005
Track record
- Portfolio companies: 4000
- Total investments: 7439
- Exits: 644
- Unicorns: 100
Notable investments in France
Algolia, Front, Nabla, Finary, Formance, Riot, Photoroom, Lago