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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.

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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 Home Services

Homebase

Venture Round in 2021
Homebase operates a real estate lending platform that facilitates homeownership by offering customized financing options. The company's services include rent-to-own real estate financing, providing an alternative to traditional mortgages that often come with rigid terms and high interest rates. By enabling potential homeowners to purchase properties without the need for significant savings upfront, Homebase aims to simplify the process of buying and owning a home.

HomeBreeze

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HomeBreeze is a home repair marketplace that is aiming to get rid of the annoying back-and-forth estimate process, instead of providing up-front fixed/guaranteed prices and instant service scheduling.

Homebase

Seed Round in 2021
Homebase operates a real estate lending platform that facilitates homeownership by offering customized financing options. The company's services include rent-to-own real estate financing, providing an alternative to traditional mortgages that often come with rigid terms and high interest rates. By enabling potential homeowners to purchase properties without the need for significant savings upfront, Homebase aims to simplify the process of buying and owning a home.

Outfit

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Outfit provides a kit with instructions, tools, and materials for DIY home renovation.

Topline Pro

Seed Round in 2021
ProPhone develops a mobile app that handles customer communication for home service professionals. It empowers small home service business owners to move online and control communications intelligently as well as help them to understand their highest value clients, enabling businesses to grow their business and optimize the time they spend running their business.

Miso

Series A in 2018
Miso is a technology company that operates an online-to-offline platform primarily focused on delivering on-demand home services in South Korea. Through its mobile applications for iOS and Android, Miso offers a variety of services, including home cleaning, moving, installation, repair, flooring, and interior design. The platform connects users with verified service providers, ensuring quality through a rating system and convenient payment options. Miso aims to enhance the home service experience by providing reliable, hotel-like cleaning and other household services, thereby addressing the growing demand for quality and convenience in the home services market.

Captain Tailor

Seed Round in 2017
Captain Tailor provides service to book a tailor to come to your home or office.

ServX

Seed Round in 2017
ServX is an Indian network of automobile workshops that simplifies the maintenance experience for vehicle owners. It helps users identify and select the most suitable authorized service providers in their vicinity. The platform facilitates the entire process, allowing customers to book appointments and track the maintenance status in real time. By connecting automobile owners with reliable workshops, ServX aims to enhance convenience and ensure quality service in vehicle maintenance.

Miso

Seed Round in 2016
Miso is a technology company that operates an online-to-offline platform primarily focused on delivering on-demand home services in South Korea. Through its mobile applications for iOS and Android, Miso offers a variety of services, including home cleaning, moving, installation, repair, flooring, and interior design. The platform connects users with verified service providers, ensuring quality through a rating system and convenient payment options. Miso aims to enhance the home service experience by providing reliable, hotel-like cleaning and other household services, thereby addressing the growing demand for quality and convenience in the home services market.

Sage Care

Seed Round in 2016
Get care at home for mom or dad from trusted professionals in their neighbourhood. Manage visits through text and email.

Shopagram

Seed Round in 2014
Next Generation Home Shopping Network

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.

I Move You

Seed Round in 2010
I Move You is a full service moving solution including packing and junk removal, storage, etc.

Homejoy

Seed Round in 2010
Homejoy, Inc. is an online platform that connects homeowners with professional service providers for various household needs, including cleaning, plumbing, electrical work, and handyman services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to simplify the process of finding reliable home services by offering a user-friendly interface where customers can book screened and background-checked professionals. Homejoy operates across 31 markets in the United States and Canada, providing affordable cleaning services starting at $20 per hour. By focusing on customer satisfaction and maintaining high service standards, Homejoy seeks to ensure that every home can be a happy home.