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 Semiconductor Equipment

Sinovia Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Sinovia Technologies, founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the manufacturing of transparent electrodes for touch screens used in electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets, as well as in solid-state lighting applications. The company is focused on developing innovative materials that enable the production of thin, lightweight, and durable electronics at a low cost. Utilizing a roll-to-roll printing process similar to that used in the production of newspapers and magazines, Sinovia Technologies aims to advance the field of electronics through its proprietary technology.

Asseta

Seed Round in 2013
Asseta Corporation operates an online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and management of equipment, particularly in the semiconductor industry. Founded in May 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Asseta provides a marketplace where companies can acquire used manufacturing equipment and parts from various sellers. The platform allows sellers to dispose of idle equipment while giving buyers access to essential components at significantly reduced prices, typically 50-60% lower than original equipment manufacturer pricing. Asseta's offerings include a wide range of items such as wafering equipment, PCB assembly and testing equipment, and electronic test equipment. The company also features Persistent Search technology, enabling users to locate equipment by specifying certain parameters, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the procurement process.