Y Combinator

About this program

To apply for the Y Combinator program, submit an application form. We accept companies in batches four times a year. The program includes weekly dinners, office hours with YC partners and access to the network of other YC founders. The program culminates in Demo Day, where startups pitch to a carefully selected audience of investors. Y Combinator is the world's most prestigious startup accelerator. YC invests $500K in startups twice a year (W and S batches). The 3-month program includes weekly group dinners, office hours with partners, and culminates in Demo Day. YC alumni include Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase, DoorDash, Reddit, Instacart.

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