Y Combinator

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2005. It has pioneered a new funding model for early-stage startups by investing a modest amount of capital, typically around $150,000, in a large number of companies twice a year. Over a three-month program, Y Combinator collaborates closely with these startups to prepare them for investor pitches and enhance their business strategies. Each funding cycle concludes with Demo Day, where startups present to an exclusive audience of investors. Y Combinator focuses on various sectors, including business software, education, healthcare, and financial technology, among others. In addition to initial funding, it offers ongoing support through its extensive alumni network. Since its inception, Y Combinator has funded over 630 startups, contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Gustaf Alstromer

Group Partner

Matt Bogrand

Associate, YC Continuity Fund

Timothy Brady

Partner

Craig R. Cannon

Director of Marketing

Adora Cheung

Partner

Nic Dardenne

Principal

Aaron Epstein

Group Partner

Brad Flora

Group Partner

Jared Friedman

Managing Director, Software and Group Partner

Aaron Harris

Partner

Carolynn Levy

Partner

Bradford (Brad) Lightcap

Associate, YC Continuity

Kat Manalac

Managing Partner

Eric Migicovsky

Partner

Kirsty Nathoo

Partner

Verena Prescher

Director of Finance

Geoff Ralston

president

Ali Rowghani

Managing Partner

Arnav Sahu

Principal

Michael Seibel

Managing Director

Harj Taggar

Partner

Past deals in USA

Bloom

Seed Round in 2022
Bloom, formerly known as Together, is a startup based in Oakland, California, supported by YCombinator. The company aims to foster social connections through its unique dating community, which organizes group dates in parks. Members specify their preferences for potential partners, and Bloom coordinates meetups with 6 to 8 participants, ensuring a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. With a strong emphasis on consent and a referral-based community, Bloom positions itself as a secure platform for individuals seeking to meet new friends and partners. Additionally, the Bloom Community caters to sex-positive, gay, and edge-of-culture groups, providing them with a safe online environment to connect.

Calii

Series A in 2022
Calii Inc is a company that specializes in developing marketplace software solutions aimed at optimizing the food supply chain in Latin America. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Calii connects consumers directly to producers of fruits and vegetables, facilitating group-buying to aggregate consumer demand. This innovative approach not only streamlines the purchasing process but also ensures that households, restaurants, and retailers in Monterrey, Mexico can access fresh produce efficiently. By automating these connections, Calii enhances the overall distribution and accessibility of food products in the region.

Starcity

Series B in 2020
Starcity Properties, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops and operates co-living homes, focusing on community-based living for residents. Established in 2016, Starcity offers co-living apartments in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles, with nearly 500 beds already in operation and a development pipeline of approximately 2,000 units. The company's team of 45 professionals comes from diverse backgrounds in real estate, technology, design, and hospitality, with experience from notable companies such as Airbnb, Google, and Uber. Starcity differentiates itself in the co-living market by functioning as both a General Partner and Operator, possessing full-stack capabilities in real estate development, design, and management. This comprehensive approach allows them to maintain a strong focus on project details and foster a commitment to making urban housing more accessible.

Pashi

Seed Round in 2020
Pashi develops a software that makes it easy to design, monitor, and optimize production lines. Pashi is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

The Mercer Club

Seed Round in 2020
The Mercer Club provides a subscription service that allows men to rent luxury street wear and sneakers to go out on the weekends. The company is based in New York, New York.

Potential

Seed Round in 2020
Potential works to secure employment and security for those exiting the criminal justice system. They partner with community nonprofits, agencies, and employers to facilitate the entire re-entry process. Ethan Aldrich established it in San Francisco, California.

Culdesac

Venture Round in 2019
Culdesac Inc. is a real estate developer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the creation of car-free neighborhoods. Incorporated in 2018, the company aims to transform urban living by developing post-car real estate services, which include ridesharing, bikes and scooters, and same-day grocery delivery. Culdesac is currently focused on its inaugural project, Culdesac Tempe, designed to be the first neighborhood in the United States built entirely without cars. The company has secured $10 million in venture funding from notable investors such as Khosla Ventures and Initialized Capital, among others, to support its innovative approach to urban development.

Balto

Seed Round in 2019
Balto, the sports gaming platform made for the casual, everyday fan. We’re thrilled to have you. As a quick intro, we’re Nick Montana, Spencer Cassidy and Joel Karacozoff, three individuals with a passion for gaming and an affinity for bringing people together. As driven co-founders to deliver the best experience, They have set out to create a simple, social and fun gaming interface for all.

Globe

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Globe, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a real estate platform designed to provide users with convenient short-term accommodation options. Founded in 2019, Globe enables individuals to reserve hotel rooms or stay in private residences, catering to those seeking comfort and privacy between meetings or after travel. The platform allows for flexible bookings without the need for advance reservations, making it a practical choice for users who require immediate lodging solutions.

Cocoon

Seed Round in 2019
They work from a small studio space in the Mission District in San Francisco. Their office overlooks a serene garden courtyard that overflows into their space and changes throughout the seasons. Since they're constantly thinking about how to design amazing digital spaces for small groups, they take a lot of pride in their small physical space, too!

People.ai

Series C in 2019
People.ai operates a predictive platform that automates rep training, coaching, and Salesforce sync. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

Balto

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Balto, the sports gaming platform made for the casual, everyday fan. We’re thrilled to have you. As a quick intro, we’re Nick Montana, Spencer Cassidy and Joel Karacozoff, three individuals with a passion for gaming and an affinity for bringing people together. As driven co-founders to deliver the best experience, They have set out to create a simple, social and fun gaming interface for all.

Calii

Seed Round in 2019
Calii Inc is a company that specializes in developing marketplace software solutions aimed at optimizing the food supply chain in Latin America. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Calii connects consumers directly to producers of fruits and vegetables, facilitating group-buying to aggregate consumer demand. This innovative approach not only streamlines the purchasing process but also ensures that households, restaurants, and retailers in Monterrey, Mexico can access fresh produce efficiently. By automating these connections, Calii enhances the overall distribution and accessibility of food products in the region.

Green Energy Exchange

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Green Energy Exchange is a company focused on providing affordable renewable electricity plans to homes and businesses in Texas. By collaborating with local generators, it offers consumers access to green power sourced from wind and solar projects within the state. The company operates as a virtual utility provider, facilitating connections between individuals, businesses, and green energy providers. Its goal is to increase the demand for clean energy by offering competitive pricing that makes green electricity more accessible and cost-effective than traditional energy sources, ultimately enabling customers to save money while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Nebullam

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Nebullam Inc. is an agricultural company based in Ames, Iowa, specializing in indoor farming solutions. Founded in 2016, the company operates its own farm and produces a variety of lettuce and microgreens, which are sold to individuals, local chefs, caterers, restaurants, and grocers in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Nebullam also markets its produce online, enhancing accessibility for its customers. In addition to its farming operations, the company manufactures custom-built high-pressure aeroponic systems and offers software solutions designed to help both home and commercial growers operate more efficiently and sustainably. Research and development activities are conducted in Ames, while production occurs in Fairfield, Iowa.

Adventurous Co

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Adventurous Co, based in San Francisco, California, specializes in organizing and constructing adventure scavenger hunts for children and families. The company employs augmented reality technology to enhance these activities, creating immersive outdoor play experiences designed to inspire imagination and encourage adventure among kids. Additionally, Adventurous Co aims to provide parents with innovative ways to engage their children in outdoor activities, fostering a sense of exploration and creativity.

People.ai

Series B in 2018
People.ai operates a predictive platform that automates rep training, coaching, and Salesforce sync. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

Public Recreation

Seed Round in 2018
Public Recreation, Inc. owns and operates a gymnasium. Public Recreation was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Culdesac

Seed Round in 2018
Culdesac Inc. is a real estate developer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the creation of car-free neighborhoods. Incorporated in 2018, the company aims to transform urban living by developing post-car real estate services, which include ridesharing, bikes and scooters, and same-day grocery delivery. Culdesac is currently focused on its inaugural project, Culdesac Tempe, designed to be the first neighborhood in the United States built entirely without cars. The company has secured $10 million in venture funding from notable investors such as Khosla Ventures and Initialized Capital, among others, to support its innovative approach to urban development.

Orangewood Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Orangewood Labs Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of customized furniture. Utilizing advanced robotic technology, Orangewood Labs produces high-quality, aesthetically pleasing furniture on demand, enabling scalability to meet diverse customer needs. The company's innovative approach combines automation with personalized design, allowing for a unique blend of efficiency and customization in the furniture industry.

California Dreamin

Seed Round in 2018
California Dreamin is a food and beverage start up that manufactures all natural cannabis infused sodas for a light social high. It is simply made of fruit juice, cannabis, and carbonation. It was on their first date that the founders, Amy and Peter discovered their mutual love for starting companies. Amy and Peter knew then wanted to start something, but weren't sure what. With a little reseach, it became clear that the cannabis market was on it's way to becoming huge while only catering to your typical pothead.

Starcity

Series A in 2018
Starcity Properties, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops and operates co-living homes, focusing on community-based living for residents. Established in 2016, Starcity offers co-living apartments in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles, with nearly 500 beds already in operation and a development pipeline of approximately 2,000 units. The company's team of 45 professionals comes from diverse backgrounds in real estate, technology, design, and hospitality, with experience from notable companies such as Airbnb, Google, and Uber. Starcity differentiates itself in the co-living market by functioning as both a General Partner and Operator, possessing full-stack capabilities in real estate development, design, and management. This comprehensive approach allows them to maintain a strong focus on project details and foster a commitment to making urban housing more accessible.

People.ai

Series A in 2017
People.ai operates a predictive platform that automates rep training, coaching, and Salesforce sync. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

Starcity

Seed Round in 2016
Starcity Properties, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops and operates co-living homes, focusing on community-based living for residents. Established in 2016, Starcity offers co-living apartments in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles, with nearly 500 beds already in operation and a development pipeline of approximately 2,000 units. The company's team of 45 professionals comes from diverse backgrounds in real estate, technology, design, and hospitality, with experience from notable companies such as Airbnb, Google, and Uber. Starcity differentiates itself in the co-living market by functioning as both a General Partner and Operator, possessing full-stack capabilities in real estate development, design, and management. This comprehensive approach allows them to maintain a strong focus on project details and foster a commitment to making urban housing more accessible.

People.ai

Seed Round in 2016
People.ai operates a predictive platform that automates rep training, coaching, and Salesforce sync. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

Zeus Living

Seed Round in 2016
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company not only offers rental services but also manages furnished properties on behalf of property owners. Additionally, Zeus Living has developed a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the rental experience for both tenants and landlords.

Cruise

Series A in 2015
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles aimed at enhancing road safety and improving urban mobility. The company operates in challenging environments, such as San Francisco, to test its autonomous technology in real-world traffic scenarios, which mirrors the complexities faced by human drivers. Cruise's zero-emission vehicles are manufactured using a combination of specialized hardware and software, which transforms the transportation experience for individuals in dense urban areas. By prioritizing safety and sustainability, Cruise seeks to restore freedom of movement while reducing carbon emissions and travel time for its users.

STYLEBEE

Pre Seed Round in 2015
STYLEBEE operates an online platform that provides on-demand beauty services, making it easy for individuals to book top hairstylists and makeup artists in major U.S. cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, and New York. The platform caters to both men and women, allowing them to arrange for stylists to visit their homes at their convenience. Users can specify their preferences for haircuts or makeovers and receive beauty tips as needed. This service is designed to enhance the beauty experience by offering flexibility and accessibility, enabling clients to schedule appointments directly through their mobile devices.

The Ticket Fairy

Seed Round in 2015
The Ticket Fairy, Inc. offers ticketing and marketing services for concerts, festivals, and arts events. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Lugg

Seed Round in 2015
Lugg is building the best way for you to get anything moved. With the push of a button, you are connected to movers and a truck. They make it dead simple to get your new furniture home, your craigslist purchases delivered to you, and moving all of your stuff into your new apartment. They are located in San Francisco, and well-funded by some of the greatest investors in the world, like A Capital, Sequoia Capital, SV Angel, Crunchfund, and Y Combinator. They are a small team with incredibly hard problems to solve. They are hiring and would love to hear from you! hello@Lugg.com Download Lugg and let them be your friend with a truck! http://lugg.com

Chariot

Seed Round in 2015
Chariot Transit Inc. provides crowd-sourced commuting services in San Francisco, California. It also provides charter services to consumers and companies to reserve chariots for personal trips and corporate events. The company offers services through a fleet of chariots. It crowdsources future routes and pickup/drop-off stops by learning home and work address from existing riders. The company offers monthly pass and ticket options for riders. It serves commuters through iPhone or Android applications, as well its mobile Website. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of September 9, 2016, Chariot Transit Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ford Smart Mobility LLC.

Fixed

Seed Round in 2015
Fixed is a mobile app that fights parking tickets by finding erroneous information in the ticket through their algorithm. The company was founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California.

VetPronto

Seed Round in 2014
VetPronto, Inc. offers on-demand veterinary house call services, providing pet owners with convenient access to veterinary care in the comfort of their homes. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, VetPronto has established itself as the largest house call veterinary service in the United States. The company has expanded its operations to several major cities, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, San Jose, Tampa Bay, and Washington, D.C., catering to a growing demand for personalized and accessible veterinary services.

Fixed

Seed Round in 2014
Fixed is a mobile app that fights parking tickets by finding erroneous information in the ticket through their algorithm. The company was founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California.

Opendoor

Series A in 2014
Opendoor makes it possible to receive an offer on a home in just a few clicks, and sell in a matter of days, removing all of the headache, uncertainty, and risk from the transaction. Opendoor is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has received a total of $645 million in venture funding from Khosla Ventures, GGV Capital, and Access Industries, along with a large group of angel investors. Whether you’re selling, buying, or trading in a home, Opendoor dramatically simplifies the process to help you move on to your next chapter in life.

Immunity Project

Seed Round in 2014
Immunity Project is a team of scientists & entrepreneurs based in the San Francisco Bay Area who are developing a revolutionary vaccine for HIV.

Zesty

Seed Round in 2014
Zesty provides regular office catering to companies in San Francisco and the Peninsula. Curated by in-house dietitians, Zesty works with hundreds of high quality Bay Area restaurants such as Nopalito, Dosa, Souvla, Woodhouse Fish Co., Little Star Pizza, Wise Sons, providing nutrition facts on every dish. Every meal is delivered by Zesty's own Catering Captains, offering all the reliability and service quality of an in-house caterer as well as the variety of dozens of cuisines. Zesty works with hundreds of companies including Salesforce, Twitch, Uber, Lyft, Github, Everlane and TechCrunch, serving breakfasts, lunches, dinners, happy hours and special events. Zesty is aiming to make a real impact on the world by significantly improving the health of employees. They start by empowering their own own team to live healthfully by offering a gym membership of your choice, on-site sports massage, bi-annual retreats, an open vacation policy...and a kombucha kegerator! They are proud to not just have a work hard, play hard attitude, but strive for first class execution in everything they do. They have raised over $20M in funding top Silicon Valley investors including Index Ventures, Founders Fund, Forerunner Ventures, SV Angel and Y Combinator. Their office building is located in the sunny Potrero Hill district of San Francisco.

Cruise

Seed Round in 2014
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles aimed at enhancing road safety and improving urban mobility. The company operates in challenging environments, such as San Francisco, to test its autonomous technology in real-world traffic scenarios, which mirrors the complexities faced by human drivers. Cruise's zero-emission vehicles are manufactured using a combination of specialized hardware and software, which transforms the transportation experience for individuals in dense urban areas. By prioritizing safety and sustainability, Cruise seeks to restore freedom of movement while reducing carbon emissions and travel time for its users.

BloomThat

Seed Round in 2014
BloomThat offers next and same day flower delivery service. Founded in 2013 in San Francisco by friends David Bladow, Matthew Schwab and Chad Powell, the on-demand feel-good service celebrates life’s many milestones (and all the little moments in between). With products ranging from handcrafted bouquets to other curated goods starting around $32, BloomThat is a fun and easy way to brighten anyone’s day. Currently available within an hour or so in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and LA; BloomThat also offers next-day delivery throughout The U.S. For more information, please visit BloomThat.com, download our iOS app, or check us out on social media: instagram.com/bloomthat, twitter.com/bloomthat, facebook.com/bloomthat.

BloomThat

Seed Round in 2013
BloomThat offers next and same day flower delivery service. Founded in 2013 in San Francisco by friends David Bladow, Matthew Schwab and Chad Powell, the on-demand feel-good service celebrates life’s many milestones (and all the little moments in between). With products ranging from handcrafted bouquets to other curated goods starting around $32, BloomThat is a fun and easy way to brighten anyone’s day. Currently available within an hour or so in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and LA; BloomThat also offers next-day delivery throughout The U.S. For more information, please visit BloomThat.com, download our iOS app, or check us out on social media: instagram.com/bloomthat, twitter.com/bloomthat, facebook.com/bloomthat.

Rover

Seed Round in 2013
Real-time transit directions in San Francisco. Rover uses real-time public transit data to give you the best route, right now, to your destination. Always get the best route to your destination. Rover tracks all MUNI, BART, and Caltrain lines and gives you directions that make sense right now, so you don't have to wait or worry about missing a connection. Currently supporting SF MUNI, BART, and Caltrain in the SF Bay Area.

Wevorce

Seed Round in 2013
Wevorce Inc. is a divorce mediation company that specializes in providing consultation services to assist couples in navigating the divorce process amicably. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with additional offices across various states, Wevorce utilizes web-based technology to connect clients with trained attorneys, counselors, and other experts. This innovative approach replaces the traditional two-attorney system by assigning a single attorney-mediator, known as a Wevorce Architect, to guide both spouses through the process. The company offers services in foundation building, parenting planning, financial mapping, document preparation, and final review. By fostering collaboration among experts and employing technology, Wevorce ensures that couples receive comprehensive support, culminating in the provision of all necessary legal documents and ongoing tools for future parenting and financial arrangements.

FlightCar

Seed Round in 2013
FlightCar, Inc. operates an online platform that connects car owners with travelers seeking to rent vehicles at various airport locations. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company allows individuals parking at the airport to rent their cars to approved travelers, providing an alternative to traditional car rental services. FlightCar has expanded its operations to numerous cities across the United States, including major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. The service aims to save travelers money while enhancing their travel experience by facilitating a collaborative community among users.

Exec

Seed Round in 2012
Exec is house cleaning service you can book instantly from your iPhone or the web. It services San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Washington DC with plans to expand to other cities in the U.S.

Coderwall

Seed Round in 2012
Coderwall is a collaborative learning platform for software developers to improve their programming knowledge. It is based in San Francisco, California.

Vayable

Seed Round in 2011
Vayable, Inc. operates an online platform to discover and book experiences created and hosted by passionate local insiders worldwide. It offers Vayable, a community-driven online platform that connects locals who have knowledge of and experience with a particular travel destination or activity with travelers seeking to receive services related to such destinations and activities. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in New York.

Zeus Living

Seed Round in 2011
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company not only offers rental services but also manages furnished properties on behalf of property owners. Additionally, Zeus Living has developed a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the rental experience for both tenants and landlords.

Interstate

Seed Round in 2011
Interstate allows users to create and share project roadmaps. Interstate is based in San Francisco, California.

Zigfu

Seed Round in 2011
ZigFu provides tools to help developers create apps that are controlled by human gestures. The company is based in San Francisco, California.

Trigger.io

Angel Round in 2008
Trigger, a San Francisco, CA-based company that has just launched its cross-platform mobile development framework targeted at web developers who want to be able to create native mobile apps.

Trigger.io

Seed Round in 2008
Trigger, a San Francisco, CA-based company that has just launched its cross-platform mobile development framework targeted at web developers who want to be able to create native mobile apps.