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 Transportation Services

Fetii

Seed Round in 2022
Fetii is a group rideshare company focused on transforming transportation for businesses and their employees while addressing issues of rising emissions and congestion. The company offers a platform that allows consumers and businesses to order 15-passenger vans on demand, facilitating efficient group travel. Fetii operates a dual revenue model, providing services at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional employee shuttle services. By utilizing a QR check-in system, the platform enables seamless payment splitting among group members, enhancing convenience and safety. Additionally, during times when vans are not being used for employee transportation, they are employed to transport groups on-demand, ensuring that resources are actively generating revenue rather than remaining idle. Fetii has also implemented measures to promote safety, including a vehicle check-in process that aids in contact tracing, which has proven beneficial for organizations like the Texas A&M University System in their reopening efforts. Overall, Fetii aims to reduce the reliance on single-occupancy vehicles, contributing to decreased congestion and lower emissions.

Shuttle Central

Pre Seed Round in 2022
A tech platform distributing B2B mobility solution integrating mobility companies into one Founded in May 2019 in Cancun, Mexico. Shuttle Central is the first Mexican startup that integrates Small and medium size transportation companies globally under the Shuttle Central brand, offering our B2B distribution, know how, operation protocols and technology to take their business to the next level By 2022 the global transportation market will reach $684 Billion and we want to be a key part on that spent, helping travelers find how to move from point A – B in a smarter way With over 80 partnerships with local mobility companies and more than 30 global companies already using our services we manage to happily served 30,000 rides in the last 8 months. As we look into the near future, expanding our team is a must. But we must do so by focusing in these 3 areas: • Acquisition: our sourcing team is always looking for new local companies to partner up with and increase our ever-growing supply across LATAM to stand out as a big player. We need to expand our team to US and Europe to increase our coverage • Distribution - our business development team has improved margins and supply inventory of more than 25 accounts (OTA's, Travel Agencies, TTOO's, wholesalers, etc.) across the globe, our direct partnerships with local companies and the understanding of how a marketplace and retail environment works is key to become a one stop shop for these companies' mobility needs. Expanding our BDM’s to US and Europe Will help offering our services to other markets • Tech: we are hiring developers to work on the platform architecture and coding that will put us ahead of the game and solve important issues for several stakeholders Shuttle Central a worldwide mobility solution for everyone.

Shuttle Central

Pre Seed Round in 2021
A tech platform distributing B2B mobility solution integrating mobility companies into one Founded in May 2019 in Cancun, Mexico. Shuttle Central is the first Mexican startup that integrates Small and medium size transportation companies globally under the Shuttle Central brand, offering our B2B distribution, know how, operation protocols and technology to take their business to the next level By 2022 the global transportation market will reach $684 Billion and we want to be a key part on that spent, helping travelers find how to move from point A – B in a smarter way With over 80 partnerships with local mobility companies and more than 30 global companies already using our services we manage to happily served 30,000 rides in the last 8 months. As we look into the near future, expanding our team is a must. But we must do so by focusing in these 3 areas: • Acquisition: our sourcing team is always looking for new local companies to partner up with and increase our ever-growing supply across LATAM to stand out as a big player. We need to expand our team to US and Europe to increase our coverage • Distribution - our business development team has improved margins and supply inventory of more than 25 accounts (OTA's, Travel Agencies, TTOO's, wholesalers, etc.) across the globe, our direct partnerships with local companies and the understanding of how a marketplace and retail environment works is key to become a one stop shop for these companies' mobility needs. Expanding our BDM’s to US and Europe Will help offering our services to other markets • Tech: we are hiring developers to work on the platform architecture and coding that will put us ahead of the game and solve important issues for several stakeholders Shuttle Central a worldwide mobility solution for everyone.

Freterium

Seed Round in 2021
-Transport visibility and orchestration for shippers & 3PLs- Freterium is the first predictive supply chain platform in Africa, delivering real-time visibility and optimized orchestration for manufacturers, retailers and third-party logistics firms. We add a digital layer to an established relationship between shippers and their carriers, achieving smarter, transparent and more cost-effective movement of goods. Freterium is a simple and collaborative solution that enables our customers to lower operating costs, improve on-time performance, and strengthen end-customer relationships.

Rose Rocket

Series A in 2021
Rose Rocket, Inc. develops transportation management software for trucking industry. Its software helps to streamline tracking from order to delivery. It caters to less than load carriers. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

TrackChain

Pre Seed Round in 2021
TrackChain connects shippers and carriers on a digital freight platform through data and automation. An intuitive, fully integrated, and easy-to-use system for a freight quote, booking, dispatch, capacity management, load matching, asset tracking, and instant payment settlement, in one place. Taking logistics in a new direction.

Freterium

Pre Seed Round in 2021
-Transport visibility and orchestration for shippers & 3PLs- Freterium is the first predictive supply chain platform in Africa, delivering real-time visibility and optimized orchestration for manufacturers, retailers and third-party logistics firms. We add a digital layer to an established relationship between shippers and their carriers, achieving smarter, transparent and more cost-effective movement of goods. Freterium is a simple and collaborative solution that enables our customers to lower operating costs, improve on-time performance, and strengthen end-customer relationships.

AtoB

Series A in 2021
AtoBa is a technology company working on making transportation safer, sustainable, and economical.

Shipper

Series B in 2021
Shipper works with online or corporate vendors to pick up items to be shipped using selected logistics services. It cooperates with online sellers or companies to pick up goods to be sent using selected logistics services. Its platform offers package pick-up service and fulfillment centers, help logistics providers manage shipments, predicts the best shipping routes, consolidate packages headed in the same direction and also provides a multi-carrier API that enables sellers to manage orders, print shipping labels and get tracking information from multiple providers on their phones.

Shipper

Series B in 2021
Shipper works with online or corporate vendors to pick up items to be shipped using selected logistics services. It cooperates with online sellers or companies to pick up goods to be sent using selected logistics services. Its platform offers package pick-up service and fulfillment centers, help logistics providers manage shipments, predicts the best shipping routes, consolidate packages headed in the same direction and also provides a multi-carrier API that enables sellers to manage orders, print shipping labels and get tracking information from multiple providers on their phones.

Tyltgo

Seed Round in 2021
Tyltgo renders courier, logistics, supply chain management, and delivery services for small businesses and enterprises.

LogisticsOS

Seed Round in 2021
LogisticsOS provides route optimization and fleet dispatching algorithms as services to let any last-mile company offer same day and next hour delivery. We are the creators of the route optimization engine that both FedEx and USPS are using on production today. We increase profit per delivery by 15% and optimize thousands of deliveries in seconds using 30X faster algorithms. The route optimization software market size is at $5B as of 2020 and growing 20% YoY. We have launched for 3 months already at 200k ARR with 5 live clients and many more in sales pipeline. We are targeting $1.2m ARR by end of 2021.

Zingbus

Seed Round in 2021
Zingbus is an emerging brand in the intercity bus services. We aim to provide a safe and reliable travel experience to the community which include well-equipped buses with modern facilities keeping in mind all the safety essentials.

Tyltgo

Seed Round in 2020
Tyltgo renders courier, logistics, supply chain management, and delivery services for small businesses and enterprises.

AtoB

Seed Round in 2020
AtoBa is a technology company working on making transportation safer, sustainable, and economical.

Rose Rocket

Seed Round in 2020
Rose Rocket, Inc. develops transportation management software for trucking industry. Its software helps to streamline tracking from order to delivery. It caters to less than load carriers. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Shipper

Seed Round in 2019
Shipper works with online or corporate vendors to pick up items to be shipped using selected logistics services. It cooperates with online sellers or companies to pick up goods to be sent using selected logistics services. Its platform offers package pick-up service and fulfillment centers, help logistics providers manage shipments, predicts the best shipping routes, consolidate packages headed in the same direction and also provides a multi-carrier API that enables sellers to manage orders, print shipping labels and get tracking information from multiple providers on their phones.

Carry

Seed Round in 2019
Carry Technologies Inc is a travel services company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in providing travel booking and trip arrangement services through its network of travel agents. In addition to traditional travel services, Carry has developed internet-based tools designed to enhance the travel industry. The company operates as an always-available travel agent, utilizing platforms such as Facebook Messenger, SMS, Slack, and email to assist customers with their travel needs.

Bus.com

Series B in 2019
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that allows its clients to plan and book group transportation online. Its web app makes it easy to organize, book, join and enjoy bus trips. T The company was founded by travel industry veterans and built with startup hustle. Its headquarters is located at Montreal, Quebec.

Shipper

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Shipper works with online or corporate vendors to pick up items to be shipped using selected logistics services. It cooperates with online sellers or companies to pick up goods to be sent using selected logistics services. Its platform offers package pick-up service and fulfillment centers, help logistics providers manage shipments, predicts the best shipping routes, consolidate packages headed in the same direction and also provides a multi-carrier API that enables sellers to manage orders, print shipping labels and get tracking information from multiple providers on their phones.

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.

May Mobility

Series A in 2019
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on creating a safer and more accessible urban transportation system by operating a fleet of driverless, six-passenger electric vehicles that provide shuttle services to both enterprise and municipal clients. May Mobility's micro-transit offerings utilize vehicles that autonomously navigate mapped routes and closed loops, addressing the challenges of congestion and mobility access in increasingly urbanized environments. By leveraging advanced technology and a system-level safety design approach, May Mobility aims to transform urban transportation, reduce pollution, and improve commuting experiences for residents in congested cities.

May Mobility

Seed Round in 2018
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on creating a safer and more accessible urban transportation system by operating a fleet of driverless, six-passenger electric vehicles that provide shuttle services to both enterprise and municipal clients. May Mobility's micro-transit offerings utilize vehicles that autonomously navigate mapped routes and closed loops, addressing the challenges of congestion and mobility access in increasingly urbanized environments. By leveraging advanced technology and a system-level safety design approach, May Mobility aims to transform urban transportation, reduce pollution, and improve commuting experiences for residents in congested cities.

May Mobility

Pre Seed Round in 2017
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on creating a safer and more accessible urban transportation system by operating a fleet of driverless, six-passenger electric vehicles that provide shuttle services to both enterprise and municipal clients. May Mobility's micro-transit offerings utilize vehicles that autonomously navigate mapped routes and closed loops, addressing the challenges of congestion and mobility access in increasingly urbanized environments. By leveraging advanced technology and a system-level safety design approach, May Mobility aims to transform urban transportation, reduce pollution, and improve commuting experiences for residents in congested cities.

Convoy

Series B in 2017
Convoy, Inc. operates an online marketplace that provides digital freight network services, facilitating the transportation of goods across the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company allows users to book local and regional trucks on demand, accommodating loads ranging from a single pallet to full truckloads. Convoy's platform includes features such as instant quotations, online booking, automated loading suggestions, and real-time shipment tracking, enhancing operational efficiency for shippers. The company aims to address inefficiencies in the trucking industry, which faces significant carbon waste from empty trucks, by leveraging technology and data. Convoy collaborates with major clients, including Fortune 500 companies, to lower logistics costs and meet sustainability goals while improving earnings for drivers.

Bus.com

Series A in 2017
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that allows its clients to plan and book group transportation online. Its web app makes it easy to organize, book, join and enjoy bus trips. T The company was founded by travel industry veterans and built with startup hustle. Its headquarters is located at Montreal, Quebec.

Rose Rocket

Seed Round in 2016
Rose Rocket, Inc. develops transportation management software for trucking industry. Its software helps to streamline tracking from order to delivery. It caters to less than load carriers. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

GoGoGrandparent

Seed Round in 2016
GoGo (1) gives older adults access to services that give them more independence and (2) monitors those services on behalf of a client base that is more likely not willing or able to hassle with managing these services on their own. To use us, people call our number & press 1 to request a ride to their home, press 2 and request a ride to pick them up where they were dropped off last or 0 to speak to an operator. After a ride is requested GoGo uses a combination of people and technology to screen, guide and monitor trips - acting as a virtual caregiver for our clients. We plan to extend this model to advance the mission of giving older adults more choice and independence as they age.

Bus.com

Seed Round in 2016
Bus.com is a bus rental platform that allows its clients to plan and book group transportation online. Its web app makes it easy to organize, book, join and enjoy bus trips. T The company was founded by travel industry veterans and built with startup hustle. Its headquarters is located at Montreal, Quebec.

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.

GoLorry

Seed Round in 2016
GoLorry offers transport and logistics services to its clients. It was founded in 2015 and conducts operations in California and Hyderabad.

Fetch

Seed Round in 2015
Fetch was born out of the frustration of trying to rent other trucks. They hated the long lines, hidden charges for mileage and insurance, and anxiety in remembering to refill the gas tank. They just wanted to get their job done as quickly as possible. They're changing the model. Instead of quoting one price, but charging for every small add-on, they provide everything in one simple hourly price. Instead of having to travel to a rental center, they'll deliver your Fetch rental to you. Instead of outdated, hard-to-drive trucks, their vans are modern, safe, and easy to drive. You're their partner; not just a customer. Transportation should be convenient and fast. You have a job to do, and Fetch helps you get it done.

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.

I Move You

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