Investor directory

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 Investment Banking

Infina

Seed Round in 2022
Infina is an investment platform that engages in real estate and financial services.

Compound

Series B in 2022
Compound Financial, Inc. specializes in wealth management services for startup employees, assisting them in understanding the implications of their stock options. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the company offers tools that help clients forecast the potential value of their equity over time while also addressing optimization strategies related to taxes. Despite being a relatively new entrant in the market, Compound has quickly garnered a customer base of 200 startup employees, reflecting its growing relevance in the financial services sector.

PropReturns

Seed Round in 2021
India's first property investment marketplace to invest in hand-picked commercial and residential investment-grade properties online with detailed algorithm generated financial analysis.

Atomic

Series A in 2021
Atomic is a personalized investment management service API that lets companies offer their end-users a disciplined way to invest with them.

PropReturns

Pre Seed Round in 2021
India's first property investment marketplace to invest in hand-picked commercial and residential investment-grade properties online with detailed algorithm generated financial analysis.

Aqua

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Aqua is an investment platform that allows individuals to invest in private equity at lower minimums.

Quotabook

Seed Round in 2021
Quotabook is a company that specializes in equity management.

Finary

Pre Seed Round in 2020
An investing social platform where you can talk about investments with friends and make trades on the market. Y Combinator Winter 2021 Batch.

Atomic

Seed Round in 2020
Atomic is a personalized investment management service API that lets companies offer their end-users a disciplined way to invest with them.

Proof Trading

Seed Round in 2019
Proof Trading, Inc. is an institutional equities brokerage based in New York, founded in 2018. The company develops tools and platforms that aim to enhance market understanding and execution for investors. Its primary offerings include an institutional equities execution platform called Proof, which facilitates better pricing for trades, and Find My Fills, a tool that allows users to analyze specific stock executions against market trades. Additionally, Proof Trading provides educational resources such as the Market Structure Primer, which aids new employees in grasping the complexities of the U.S. equity trading landscape, and a Market Data Fee Calculator to help users visualize varying costs associated with different market data consumption patterns. Through these services, Proof Trading seeks to address inefficiencies in the finance sector and promote greater transparency in trading.

Compound

Seed Round in 2019
Compound Financial, Inc. specializes in wealth management services for startup employees, assisting them in understanding the implications of their stock options. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the company offers tools that help clients forecast the potential value of their equity over time while also addressing optimization strategies related to taxes. Despite being a relatively new entrant in the market, Compound has quickly garnered a customer base of 200 startup employees, reflecting its growing relevance in the financial services sector.

Compound

Seed Round in 2019
Compound is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2009, originally known as Metamorphic Ventures. The firm specializes in seed-stage investments across various sectors, including financial services, life sciences, consumer goods, healthcare, business services, and technology. Compound focuses on innovative technology developed by outliers and collaborates with experienced operators who possess deep industry knowledge. This partnership enables them to navigate complex business environments, remove obstacles, and facilitate growth for the startups they support.

Interprime

Seed Round in 2019
They help you earn the best rate of return on the idle cash currently sitting in your bank account. The securities we buy are always held in your name, and you earn the global U.S Treasury market rate.

Fintual

Seed Round in 2018
Fintual is a digital investment platform that caters to young professionals looking to make informed investment decisions. The company offers financial advisory services that leverage artificial intelligence to assess clients' risk profiles. Based on this analysis, Fintual provides personalized investment recommendations, helping users to navigate the complexities of investing. The platform aims to empower clients with fundamental financial knowledge, enabling them to manage and grow their investments online effectively.

Sandbox Banking

Seed Round in 2017
Sandbox Banking strives to provide personalized and cost-effective investment solutions. It is a universal adapter for banks and credit unions. It is designed to be the next generation of robo-advisor and to be used by industry professionals without programming expertise — anyone who is comfortable with Excel formulas can use the platform to build complex integrations. It empowers banks, credit unions, and vendors to quickly/securely integrate new software with legacy banking systems.