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 Ticketing

Luminai

Seed Round in 2020

Luminai is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in enhancing IT customer support services. It leverages automation technology to assist customer support agents in managing their workloads more efficiently, effectively enabling them to resolve tickets at twice the usual speed. By streamlining the user interface for customer support operations, Luminai aims to improve productivity and service quality for organizations that rely on timely and effective customer assistance.

Gigs Live

Pre Seed Round in 2020

Artists deserve an innovation and technology partner that understands their needs and can take care of everything: venues, production, and event ticketing.

Vizitor

Grant in 2020

Make your visitors check-in smartly!

InEvent

Seed Round in 2019

InEvent, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in event management solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Tampa, Florida, and São Paulo, Brazil, InEvent offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies various aspects of corporate events, including training, travel, and community management. Its services encompass online registration, customer relationship management, budget management, and integrations with other market tools. The software enables event planners to efficiently track registration, vendor coordination, and expense management across diverse industries such as finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology. InEvent has successfully enhanced over 4,000 events, engaging more than 600,000 attendees and generating over 10 million engagement points, demonstrating its impact in the rapidly growing events sector.

LineLeap

Seed Round in 2019

LineLeap provides mobile fast pass entry for popular bars and nightclubs allowing customers to skip long lines at their favorite venues.

Gordian

Seed Round in 2019

Gordian Software LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Burlingame, California, specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) that facilitates airline bookings on travel booking websites. The company's API allows airlines to seamlessly sell ancillary products, such as baggage, seating, and meals, through third-party travel agents' platforms. This integration eliminates the need for travelers to contact airlines directly for such services, streamlining the booking process. Gordian Software's solutions also benefit airlines and online travel agents by significantly reducing the time required for product integration, enabling them to access new markets and increase revenue from ancillary sales. The company collaborates with major industry players, including Air Canada and Travix, serving millions of travelers annually.

Switchboard

Seed Round in 2019

Switchboard, Inc. specializes in providing fleet management and compliance solutions tailored for the transportation industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers a range of products, including electronic logging devices, fleet management software with GPS tracking, dispatch communication, and intelligent alerts. Their solutions also encompass trailer tracking and weigh station bypass services. This technology enables logistics providers to efficiently manage their fleets, optimize shipment timings, and streamline operations by utilizing real-time data on vehicle locations and delivery statuses. With its focus on compliance and user-friendly design, Switchboard serves as a vital resource for transportation companies to enhance their operational efficiency.

Meitre

Seed Round in 2018

Meitre LLC is a technology company headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, that specializes in developing an online revenue management platform for restaurants. Founded in 2016, Meitre offers a comprehensive guest management system that facilitates table bookings based on demand trends. Its platform employs dynamic pricing techniques to optimize table allocation and enhance operational efficiency. Meitre's services are utilized by many high-profile restaurants in Latin America, including several on the Latin America Top 50 list, helping them increase profits by as much as 30%. The platform addresses common challenges faced by restaurants, such as limiting low-margin bookings during peak hours, managing reservations more effectively, and reducing no-shows through ticketing, deposits, and credit card guarantees.

Token Transit

Pre Seed Round in 2017

Token Transit, Inc. offers mobile ticketing and payment solutions designed for public transportation agencies. The company's primary product is a mobile application that enables users to purchase transit tickets and passes using credit, debit, and commuter benefits cards directly from their smartphones. This application is compatible with both iOS and Android devices and is utilized across various public transit systems in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Token Transit aims to simplify the payment process for riders, allowing them to efficiently access public transportation and reach their destinations with ease.

Livement

Seed Round in 2016

Livement provides tickets and concessions for sports stadiums. Livement builds feature-rich websites and mobile apps. Livement provides the most comprehensive and friendly admin tool to manage events, ticketing, food and drinks, merchandise, and parking.

Gigwell

Seed Round in 2016

Gigwell is a cloud-based booking platform that streamlines the process of booking live entertainment. The platform offers an integrated solution for agencies, automating key workflows such as contract negotiation, artist logistics management, and electronic payment collection. By providing tools that facilitate real-time tracking of revenue goals and artist availability, Gigwell enhances efficiency and maximizes revenue potential for agencies involved in the live entertainment industry. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the complexities of booking and managing artists, making it easier for stakeholders to navigate the challenges of the entertainment sector.

Meter Feeder

Pre Seed Round in 2016

Meter Feeder's mission to provide a low cost payment and enforcement solution for small to mid-sized governments. A fast set up process and geolocation get new users paid and on their way fast. MeterFeeder works with customers' current infrastructure. Users don't need to purchase any new meters or kiosks, growing the base of people more willing to pay via electronic payments.

MagicBus

Seed Round in 2016

MagicBus, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, offers transportation services tailored for long-distance commuters. The company's platform facilitates a stress-free commuting experience by allowing users to book tickets in advance and create routes on-demand, catering to the specific needs of its customers. This flexibility helps ensure that commuters can travel conveniently and efficiently to their destinations.

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.

Smarking

Seed Round in 2015

Smarking Inc. is a data analytics and business intelligence software provider focused on the parking industry, offering innovative solutions for municipalities, real estate owners, and parking operators. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in tools such as Business Intelligence for parking management and Automated Yield Management, which utilize historical data and real-time demand to optimize parking rates and occupancy. By leveraging predictive analytics, Smarking transforms parking data into actionable insights, enabling clients to track supply and demand effectively, enhance pricing strategies, minimize operational costs, and prevent revenue leakage. The company's mission is to modernize the $100 billion global parking industry through advanced technological solutions, fostering continuous innovation and collaboration with its customers.

Shout

Seed Round in 2014

Shout is a one-to-one exchange platform that enables its users to post classifieds to sell tickets and reservations. It also has developed an iOS application that enables its users to communicate in real time with the sellers and handle payments online.

Eventjoy

Seed Round in 2014

Eventjoy is a mobile-first ticketing company that is redefining how people organize and experience events. Organizers all around the world use Eventjoy to plan everything from conferences to happy hours. They're building technology to make event organizing a breeze, with a focus on mobile to enhance the event day experience.

Shoobs

Seed Round in 2014

Shoobs is the online discovery & ticketing platform for urban nightlife events. From celebratory club nights, concerts, to comedy nights, networking events & more; Shoobs has you covered.

BookSolid

Seed Round in 2012

BookSolid provides patient appointment booking service for health care professionals.

TicketStumbler

Seed Round in 2008

TicketStumbler is a secondary ticket market search engine and comparison website. They search through thousands of ticket listings from hundreds of brokers and ticket exchanges across the internet and present the information in an organizable format. TicketStumbler allows simple ticket comparison, enabling you to find the best seats at the best prices.

Songkick

Pre Seed Round in 2007

Songkick is a ticketing vendor and online database focused on concert discovery for music fans. Launched in 2007 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the platform allows users to track their favorite artists and discover local concerts. Songkick partners with over 500 artists and serves more than 10 million fans monthly, facilitating ticket sales for over 10,000 events worldwide each year.