Y Combinator

Bitstack is a fintech company that provides a crypto wallet and app designed to save and invest in Bitcoin on autopilot. The platform lets users buy, sell, earn, and spend bitcoin, with everyday purchases rounded up to invest the spare change. It aims to simplify crypto-enabled financial management and help users achieve their financial goals. Since its inception in 2021, Bitstack has expanded beyond a rounding-up feature to offer a mass-market solution for managing Bitcoin, and it is positioned as part of a broader effort to reimagine consumer banking by leveraging Bitcoin and stablecoins in crypto-native services.

Upflow is a software company based in Paris, France, that provides an online platform tailored for B2B businesses to enhance their cash collection processes. Founded in 2018 by Alexandre Louisy, Barnaby Malet, and Thibaud Elziere, Upflow's platform offers a range of features to help companies manage unpaid invoices effectively. It facilitates systematic follow-up on overdue accounts by automatically sending customized reminders and notifications to relevant team members when payment statuses change. Additionally, the platform allows businesses to track customer purchasing trends, manage credit exposure, and collaborate with colleagues, thereby streamlining the accounts receivable process and improving overall financial management.

PhotoRoom is a Paris-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing a photo editing application for iPhones and iPads. The app utilizes artificial intelligence to enable users to create studio-quality product images efficiently. It offers features such as background removal, background changes, and product showcasing with a single click, making it accessible for entrepreneurs and small businesses. By simplifying the image editing process, PhotoRoom allows users to enhance their product photography quickly and affordably, catering to the needs of individuals and businesses looking to improve their visual content.

Bitstack is a fintech company that provides a crypto wallet and app designed to save and invest in Bitcoin on autopilot. The platform lets users buy, sell, earn, and spend bitcoin, with everyday purchases rounded up to invest the spare change. It aims to simplify crypto-enabled financial management and help users achieve their financial goals. Since its inception in 2021, Bitstack has expanded beyond a rounding-up feature to offer a mass-market solution for managing Bitcoin, and it is positioned as part of a broader effort to reimagine consumer banking by leveraging Bitcoin and stablecoins in crypto-native services.

Lumo is an automated residential building manager that helps buildings improve response times and transparency by fully automating back office accounting, taxes, and issue management. Lumo offers building owners with quick replies as well as real-time information on their building, allowing them to grasp their true costs and the progress of their requests. Lumo is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain and was founded in 2022.

Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2015, Invofox is a SaaS company specializing in AI-driven document data extraction. Its platform automates the processing of invoices, receipts, and other documents, enabling businesses to streamline accounting workflows, reduce errors, and save time.

Blitz is a Paris-based no-code platform that enables organizations with complex operations to build internal apps and automated workflows without coding. The platform supports defining data models, creating applications and user roles with permissions, and building interfaces and processes to scale operations. It provides a flexible database to support collaborative apps and workflows, helping teams automate manual tasks and streamline internal processes.

ALPHS is a fast-growing privately held organization with a business valuation of $7 million as of 2023, Forbes estimated. The inspirational success story of the empire redirects to Ashini Gogoi, an ex-Meta employee, who haphazardly started it as a lifestyle community on Instagram in January 2021 as per an investigation by CNN—Forbes declared that he is a young yet enigmatic self-made CEO. Following his vision in August 2020, Ashini managed to take a loan capital of US$40,000 from his friends and family, his company started making headlines in major publications for the first time in November 2022, when the company signed a contract with the American rapper, Wiz Khalifa. The company is listed as a high-profile organization on Crunchbase and is actively offering its services in Tier 1 countries as of 2023—a statistical analysis showed that 87% of its customer base is women from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy. The company's website gets active during major festivals only and consumers can purchase for a limited duration of seven days, hence selling out very quickly—their most affordable models that hold their value start between $850 and $1,200. "ALPHS Inc. is one of the most secretive young companies in corporate history next to the giant Rolex," says the American business newspaper, The Wall Street Journal. Reports suggest that Ashini took down several notable articles including Forbes, CNN, WSJ—while his organization was under suspicion by April 2023—the company claimed that their products were meticulously made and they had consistently maintained their values. The company has drawn criticism from multiple sources, with questions raised about its secretive nature, and faced numerous allegations on whether their business was legal—including a handful of law firms in the financial investigation—a rigorous background check was done which publicized that they operate as an online retailer—with the approval of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee—the materials used by the company were declared legitimate in October 2022. The company also produces high-quality films titled, "Inspired by best-selling novels" for customer retention and is investing enormous funds in the development of artificial intelligence. ALPHS headquarters were officially shifted from Hyderabad, India to Milan, Italy in March 2023 under the guidance of Y Combinator, the lead investor of the company. As of 2023, the company has reportedly signed agreements with eleven prominent stars and models for endorsing its products.

Whaly is a data platform that enables business teams to access, analyze, and share data from their everyday tools without coding. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, it connects, cleans, models, and syncs data from multiple sources to build consolidated metrics and dashboards. The platform helps users create analytics and reports, visualize insights, and improve decision-making by combining data across tools and systems.

ActionDesk is a French software company based in Asnières-sur-Seine. It specializes in developing data management solutions that enable users to import, refresh, and synchronize data from various applications such as SQL, Stripe, Salesforce, and HubSpot directly into spreadsheets. The platform allows for automatic data importing, calculation, and manipulation, making it accessible for non-technical teams to build workflow automation using familiar spreadsheet tools.

Bitstack is a fintech company that provides a crypto wallet and app designed to save and invest in Bitcoin on autopilot. The platform lets users buy, sell, earn, and spend bitcoin, with everyday purchases rounded up to invest the spare change. It aims to simplify crypto-enabled financial management and help users achieve their financial goals. Since its inception in 2021, Bitstack has expanded beyond a rounding-up feature to offer a mass-market solution for managing Bitcoin, and it is positioned as part of a broader effort to reimagine consumer banking by leveraging Bitcoin and stablecoins in crypto-native services.

Beyond Aero is a pioneering company focused on developing the first electric business aircraft powered by hydrogen propulsion. Founded in December 2020, the firm is redesigning the architecture of a CS23 aircraft to utilize hydrogen-electric propulsion, emphasizing fuel cell technology, hydrogen tank integration, and advanced cooling systems. Based in Toulouse, Paris, and Los Angeles, Beyond Aero has assembled a team of over 50 engineers, with plans to expand its workforce further. The company has successfully raised more than $44 million in funding and has secured $914 million in Letters of Intent for 108 aircraft. Notably, it achieved a significant milestone by completing France's first manned, fully hydrogen-electric flight. Beyond Aero is also actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting zero-emission aviation, including being a member of the World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition and the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation, reflecting its commitment to creating energy-efficient aircraft that minimize environmental impact.

Sarus Technologies SAS is a privacy-tech company based in Paris, France, established in 2019. It specializes in developing software that allows data scientists and business analysts to perform analytics on sensitive data without direct access to that data. By implementing differential privacy, Sarus enables users to work with personal data while ensuring that their analyses do not embed any identifiable information. This approach makes traditional anonymization methods obsolete, significantly reducing the time and effort required for compliance and data engineering. Sarus's solutions facilitate collaboration on sensitive data across different business units, regions, and external partners, eliminating confidentiality risks and allowing data practitioners to leverage the full value of data while maintaining the highest standards of privacy.

Payflow is a Spain-based employee benefits platform founded in 2020 that lets workers access a portion of their earned wages instantly as a benefit. The service aims to improve financial well-being and can boost productivity and engagement for employers, without impacting their cash flow. The platform provides access to earned salary and other benefits while keeping payroll settlement straightforward, enabling organizations to manage team finances without mid-month liquidity concerns.

Revenir is a company that specializes in tax processing solutions aimed at enhancing the travel experience in France. Its platform simplifies the process of obtaining tax refunds for travelers by allowing users to take photos of their shopping receipts through an in-app camera. This feature facilitates quick and easy refunds on value-added tax, enabling travelers to receive cashback and rewards based on their expenditures. Additionally, Revenir offers no-fee currency exchange and various travel rebates and incentives, further enriching the benefits available to its users.

Finary is a wealth management platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2020. The company provides users with tools to effectively track and manage their financial assets, including personal finance, real estate, cryptocurrencies, insurance, and other securities. Finary's platform is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of asset allocation, allowing users to monitor, analyze, and optimize their investments. By facilitating tailored management of diverse financial portfolios, Finary empowers individuals to make informed decisions regarding their wealth.

HUBUC develops a platform that offers banking products and services such as debit/credit cards, IBAN accounts, and open banking solutions. Based in Barcelona, Spain.

ALPHS is a fast-growing privately held organization with a business valuation of $7 million as of 2023, Forbes estimated. The inspirational success story of the empire redirects to Ashini Gogoi, an ex-Meta employee, who haphazardly started it as a lifestyle community on Instagram in January 2021 as per an investigation by CNN—Forbes declared that he is a young yet enigmatic self-made CEO. Following his vision in August 2020, Ashini managed to take a loan capital of US$40,000 from his friends and family, his company started making headlines in major publications for the first time in November 2022, when the company signed a contract with the American rapper, Wiz Khalifa. The company is listed as a high-profile organization on Crunchbase and is actively offering its services in Tier 1 countries as of 2023—a statistical analysis showed that 87% of its customer base is women from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy. The company's website gets active during major festivals only and consumers can purchase for a limited duration of seven days, hence selling out very quickly—their most affordable models that hold their value start between $850 and $1,200. "ALPHS Inc. is one of the most secretive young companies in corporate history next to the giant Rolex," says the American business newspaper, The Wall Street Journal. Reports suggest that Ashini took down several notable articles including Forbes, CNN, WSJ—while his organization was under suspicion by April 2023—the company claimed that their products were meticulously made and they had consistently maintained their values. The company has drawn criticism from multiple sources, with questions raised about its secretive nature, and faced numerous allegations on whether their business was legal—including a handful of law firms in the financial investigation—a rigorous background check was done which publicized that they operate as an online retailer—with the approval of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee—the materials used by the company were declared legitimate in October 2022. The company also produces high-quality films titled, "Inspired by best-selling novels" for customer retention and is investing enormous funds in the development of artificial intelligence. ALPHS headquarters were officially shifted from Hyderabad, India to Milan, Italy in March 2023 under the guidance of Y Combinator, the lead investor of the company. As of 2023, the company has reportedly signed agreements with eleven prominent stars and models for endorsing its products.

SolarMente is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2020 that offers a comprehensive software platform for the solar energy sector. It provides an integrated solution encompassing solar hardware, installation, warranties, financing, insurance, and technical support. By focusing on the economic and environmental benefits of solar energy, SolarMente aims to empower homeowners with a smart service that combines solar generation, storage, and energy trading capabilities. This platform enables users to effectively produce, store, and distribute clean energy, facilitating a transition to sustainable energy usage.

Whaly is a data platform that enables business teams to access, analyze, and share data from their everyday tools without coding. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Paris, France, it connects, cleans, models, and syncs data from multiple sources to build consolidated metrics and dashboards. The platform helps users create analytics and reports, visualize insights, and improve decision-making by combining data across tools and systems.

Payflow is a Spain-based employee benefits platform founded in 2020 that lets workers access a portion of their earned wages instantly as a benefit. The service aims to improve financial well-being and can boost productivity and engagement for employers, without impacting their cash flow. The platform provides access to earned salary and other benefits while keeping payroll settlement straightforward, enabling organizations to manage team finances without mid-month liquidity concerns.

Finary is a wealth management platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2020. The company provides users with tools to effectively track and manage their financial assets, including personal finance, real estate, cryptocurrencies, insurance, and other securities. Finary's platform is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of asset allocation, allowing users to monitor, analyze, and optimize their investments. By facilitating tailored management of diverse financial portfolios, Finary empowers individuals to make informed decisions regarding their wealth.

HUBUC develops a platform that offers banking products and services such as debit/credit cards, IBAN accounts, and open banking solutions. Based in Barcelona, Spain.

Once App, founded in 2020 and based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, specializes in creating a mobile-optimized storefront application for Shopify users. The platform emphasizes simplicity and productivity, enabling users to craft visually appealing narratives through pre-designed animated blocks. With a drag-and-drop interface, Once App allows users to easily incorporate ready-made text and visual assets, facilitating quick and engaging story creation to connect with their communities.

PhotoRoom is a Paris-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing a photo editing application for iPhones and iPads. The app utilizes artificial intelligence to enable users to create studio-quality product images efficiently. It offers features such as background removal, background changes, and product showcasing with a single click, making it accessible for entrepreneurs and small businesses. By simplifying the image editing process, PhotoRoom allows users to enhance their product photography quickly and affordably, catering to the needs of individuals and businesses looking to improve their visual content.

Once App, founded in 2020 and based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, specializes in creating a mobile-optimized storefront application for Shopify users. The platform emphasizes simplicity and productivity, enabling users to craft visually appealing narratives through pre-designed animated blocks. With a drag-and-drop interface, Once App allows users to easily incorporate ready-made text and visual assets, facilitating quick and engaging story creation to connect with their communities.

Founded in 2020, Nextstore is a Paris-based company that develops a website builder platform designed specifically for online stores. Its platform transforms the front end into a conversion-oriented machine, enabling clients to enhance their customers' shopping experiences.

Upflow is a software company based in Paris, France, that provides an online platform tailored for B2B businesses to enhance their cash collection processes. Founded in 2018 by Alexandre Louisy, Barnaby Malet, and Thibaud Elziere, Upflow's platform offers a range of features to help companies manage unpaid invoices effectively. It facilitates systematic follow-up on overdue accounts by automatically sending customized reminders and notifications to relevant team members when payment statuses change. Additionally, the platform allows businesses to track customer purchasing trends, manage credit exposure, and collaborate with colleagues, thereby streamlining the accounts receivable process and improving overall financial management.

Jitter is a Paris-based company that offers a collaborative motion design tool aimed at businesses, content marketers, and community managers. The software is designed to simplify the content creation process by enabling users to produce engaging elements such as typographic effects for videos, animated illustrations for websites, and interface animations. By providing a user-friendly platform that operates in the browser, Jitter empowers designers and creators to efficiently develop high-quality motion graphics, enhancing their ability to engage audiences across various digital mediums.

Founded in 2013, Gecko Robotics specializes in industrial inspection services using robotics and AI-powered data platforms. Serving power, oil & gas, pulp & paper industries, they provide real-time insights for efficient operations and infrastructure maintenance.

ActionDesk is a French software company based in Asnières-sur-Seine. It specializes in developing data management solutions that enable users to import, refresh, and synchronize data from various applications such as SQL, Stripe, Salesforce, and HubSpot directly into spreadsheets. The platform allows for automatic data importing, calculation, and manipulation, making it accessible for non-technical teams to build workflow automation using familiar spreadsheet tools.

Founded in 2013, Gecko Robotics specializes in industrial inspection services using robotics and AI-powered data platforms. Serving power, oil & gas, pulp & paper industries, they provide real-time insights for efficient operations and infrastructure maintenance.

Jasper is a global enterprise AI marketing company whose platform enables organizations to reimagine end-to-end marketing workflows, driving brand consistency, efficiency and personalized customer experiences at scale. The tool supports automated content creation for blog articles, social media posts and marketing emails, helping teams maintain their brand voice while accelerating production. With offices in the United States, Australia and France, Jasper serves enterprise clients seeking scalable AI-powered writing and workflow automation for marketing initiatives.

Léon & George, Inc. is an e-commerce company specializing in the sale of potted plants for homes and offices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Los Angeles and Paris, the company offers a diverse selection of indoor plants, including large floor plants, tabletop varieties, air-purifying options, and pet-safe choices. Their product range also includes ceramic pots, plant accessories, original artworks, and plant stands, catering to various aesthetic preferences and indoor conditions. Léon & George aims to assist customers in selecting the ideal plants for their spaces and ensures convenient delivery to their homes. The company is committed to sustainability and provides a 30-day replacement guarantee for its plants.

SkyLights Inc. is a company that specializes in developing cinematic virtual reality solutions aimed at enhancing passenger entertainment during flights, in lounges, on trains, and aboard cruises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Paris and Toulouse, France, SkyLights operates as a subsidiary of Skylights SAS. The company provides passengers with an immersive experience through VR headsets that allow them to enjoy premium 2D and 3D movies, effectively enabling them to escape their travel environment. SkyLights integrates content licensing, develops both software and hardware, and manages ground operations, offering these services to airlines as a subscription model.

SkyLights Inc. is a company that specializes in developing cinematic virtual reality solutions aimed at enhancing passenger entertainment during flights, in lounges, on trains, and aboard cruises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Paris and Toulouse, France, SkyLights operates as a subsidiary of Skylights SAS. The company provides passengers with an immersive experience through VR headsets that allow them to enjoy premium 2D and 3D movies, effectively enabling them to escape their travel environment. SkyLights integrates content licensing, develops both software and hardware, and manages ground operations, offering these services to airlines as a subscription model.

Founded in 2013, Gecko Robotics specializes in industrial inspection services using robotics and AI-powered data platforms. Serving power, oil & gas, pulp & paper industries, they provide real-time insights for efficient operations and infrastructure maintenance.

Unbabel Inc., established in 2013, specializes in online translation services. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company combines machine translation with human editing to facilitate global business communication. Unbabel translates user-generated content like emails, wikis, and forums, offering solutions for customer service, tickets, and chat. Its services enable enterprises to serve customers in their native languages, bridging language barriers and fostering multilingual understanding.

AirHelp is a global organization dedicated to enhancing passengers' rights and travel experiences. Established in 2013, it operates 24/7 in 18 languages, assisting millions of travelers annually. AirHelp specializes in securing compensation for flight disruptions, offering subscription-based disruption coverage and parametric travel insurance. With headquarters in Berlin and additional offices across Europe and South America, the company supports passengers worldwide.

Padlet is an online content platform that enables users to create and collaborate on a digital, free-form canvas where images, videos, documents, and text can be added anywhere on the page. It supports real-time collaboration across devices and offers templates to organize content for teaching, brainstorming, mood boards, and personal projects. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Padlet originally started as Wallwisher and has evolved into a versatile platform for collective idea sharing and classroom use.

Shoptiques, Inc. is an online clothing boutique that connects consumers with handpicked local boutiques worldwide. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers a diverse range of women's fashion including dresses, tops, bottoms, jumpsuits, outerwear, and swimwear, as well as accessories such as jewelry, scarves, and bags. Shoptiques also features an array of footwear options, including boots, flats, and heels. The platform provides a personalized shopping experience by curating unique and fashion-forward inventory, allowing customers to discover and shop from a variety of boutiques in one convenient location. Shoptiques ships its products to customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, thereby expanding the reach of small boutiques and helping them gain visibility in the global market.

Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Shoptiques, Inc. is an online clothing boutique that connects consumers with handpicked local boutiques worldwide. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers a diverse range of women's fashion including dresses, tops, bottoms, jumpsuits, outerwear, and swimwear, as well as accessories such as jewelry, scarves, and bags. Shoptiques also features an array of footwear options, including boots, flats, and heels. The platform provides a personalized shopping experience by curating unique and fashion-forward inventory, allowing customers to discover and shop from a variety of boutiques in one convenient location. Shoptiques ships its products to customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, thereby expanding the reach of small boutiques and helping them gain visibility in the global market.

GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

SingleStore, Inc. is a provider of a relational database designed for cloud and on-premises transactions and analytics, catering to global enterprises. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers the SingleStore Managed Service, a cloud database-as-a-service that enables analytics on various cloud platforms, alongside SingleStore DB, a distributed SQL database suitable for both bare metal and hybrid cloud environments. The company focuses on operational analytics and supports modern data platform solutions that encompass IoT analytics, risk management, and customer engagement. SingleStore serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, media communications, energy and utilities, government, and retail. The company, previously known as MemSQL Inc., rebranded to SingleStore, Inc. in October 2020 and also maintains offices in Seattle, Boston, Portland, Lisbon, and London.

Optimizely operates a website optimization platform that enables organizations worldwide to conduct A/B testing, multivariate testing, and personalization. Its platform facilitates data-driven decisions through experiments, available in multiple languages. Serving diverse industries like agencies, e-commerce, enterprises, and small businesses, Optimizely was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally.

Optimizely operates a website optimization platform that enables organizations worldwide to conduct A/B testing, multivariate testing, and personalization. Its platform facilitates data-driven decisions through experiments, available in multiple languages. Serving diverse industries like agencies, e-commerce, enterprises, and small businesses, Optimizely was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally.

Janrain, Inc. is a leading provider of customer identity and access management (CIAM) solutions, renowned for developing the Janrain Identity Cloud, a comprehensive platform that enables real-time identity management, security, and customer activation for enterprises globally. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Janrain has established itself as a pioneer in the CIAM market, being the inventor of social login and a founding member of the OpenID Foundation. The company's technology allows organizations to streamline user login processes and gain insights into customer behavior by analyzing social and login data, thereby minimizing fraud. Janrain serves a diverse range of sectors, including consumer brands, financial services, healthcare, and retail, and has expanded its presence with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. As of early 2019, Janrain operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, further enhancing its capabilities in identity management.