by Y Combinator
YC helps early teams iterate fast, find product-market fit, and raise with confidence. Founders get weekly group office hours, tactical partner support, and a global alumni network. Demo Day remains one of the highest-signal investor events in the ecosystem.
$500k standard YC deal
Weekly partner group office hours
Access to 9,000+ YC alumni founders
Demo Day and investor prep support
Applications are reviewed in rolling batches, followed by interviews with the program team and mentors. Shortlisted teams complete a final panel review focused on traction, execution, and mission alignment.
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