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Y Combinator
USA
General
About
Y Combinator (YC) is the world's most prestigious and influential startup accelerator, founded in 2005 by Paul Graham. Based in San Francisco, YC runs four batches per year, investing $125K for 7% equity plus a $375K MFN SAFE note in each startup. With over 5,000 companies funded and a combined valuation exceeding $600 billion, YC has produced 82 unicorns and 17 IPOs. The program runs 11 weeks and is known for its unmatched alumni network and brand signal to investors.
Deal Terms
$125k for 7% + $375k MFN
Key People
Notable Portfolio
Airbnb
Stripe
Coinbase
DoorDash
Dropbox
Reddit
Instacart
Scale AI
Questions about Y Combinator
- What are the deal terms at Y Combinator?
- $125k for 7% + $375k MFN.
- Where does Y Combinator run?
- Y Combinator runs in the USA.
- What sectors does Y Combinator back?
- Y Combinator is a generalist program and does not restrict itself by sector.
- Which companies has Y Combinator backed?
- Companies backed by Y Combinator include Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase, DoorDash, Dropbox and Reddit.