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 Unified Communications

Munily

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Munily, a proptech software, Is redefining security and administration in residential communities by centralizing all communications.

OpenUnit

Pre Seed Round in 2020
OpenUnit, Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in self-storage management solutions. Founded in 2019, OpenUnit offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed for storage operators, including online presence management, reservation systems, merchant solutions, and management software. By providing these essential resources, OpenUnit aims to enhance the operational efficiency and customer engagement of storage facilities. The company operates within the realms of information technology and software platforms, catering specifically to the needs of the storage industry.

Ukama

Seed Round in 2020
Ukama is a company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in providing hardware and software solutions for building and managing LTE-based cellular networks. It enables enterprises, internet service providers, community networks, and individuals to create custom cellular network solutions tailored to their specific needs. By offering a modern technology stack, Ukama aims to help clients reduce network costs, enhance security, and improve accessibility for on-campus users. Its services facilitate the easy setup, deployment, and operation of cellular networks, catering to a wide range of users seeking reliable connectivity solutions.

Cohere

Seed Round in 2020
Cohere is an online portal that offers solutions like real-time guidance, live streams, multiple interactions, and monitoring user issues.

Together Video Chat

Seed Round in 2020
Together is a video chat app specifically designed for children to interact with long-distance grandparents. The app offers playful and educational activities to help create an emotional bond despite the distance.

Community Phone

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Community Phone buys minutes, texts, and gigabytes from all the existing networks around the world and predicts your future usage to offer discounted plans with immediate U.S. based support over the phone. We are lucky to serve special needs trusts, municipalities, and seniors.

Community Phone

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Community Phone buys minutes, texts, and gigabytes from all the existing networks around the world and predicts your future usage to offer discounted plans with immediate U.S. based support over the phone. We are lucky to serve special needs trusts, municipalities, and seniors.

Universe

Series A in 2018
Universe is a mobile-based website builder established in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform aims to empower users to create customized websites quickly and easily, catering to the needs of small business owners and individuals who prefer mobile solutions. By offering a unique approach that eliminates complicated templates, Universe utilizes customizable website filters that allow users to arrange photos, videos, and icons on a grid pattern through a simple drag-and-drop interface. This enables users to build mobile-optimized websites in just minutes using the company's iOS app, providing them with full control over their online presence.

Universe

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Universe is a mobile-based website builder established in 2014 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform aims to empower users to create customized websites quickly and easily, catering to the needs of small business owners and individuals who prefer mobile solutions. By offering a unique approach that eliminates complicated templates, Universe utilizes customizable website filters that allow users to arrange photos, videos, and icons on a grid pattern through a simple drag-and-drop interface. This enables users to build mobile-optimized websites in just minutes using the company's iOS app, providing them with full control over their online presence.

UpCodes

Seed Round in 2017
UpCodes, Inc. operates a platform that helps the construction industry navigate compliance. The company creates tools that help to collaborate and streamline the process of staying up to date with building codes. It provides search engine for searching across multiple publications or focus on singular codes, simplifies coordination by providing structure research around teams and projects, and easy accessibility of codes. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Upcall

Seed Round in 2017
Upcall helps hundreds of companies acquire, qualify, engage and retain more customers through outbound phone calls. Upcall's platform and API give 24/7 access to 1000s vetted US based callers as well as various tools to manage call campaigns effectively such as script templates, call analytics and recording, as well as integrations with client's existing workflow (Slack, Salesforce, Google Calendar, Outlook, ...). Upcall was part of the prestigious Y Combinator.

Awesometalk

Seed Round in 2014
Free video calling without the hassle.

GoComm

Seed Round in 2013
GoComm, a Y-Combinator backed company, is a real-time communications and task management system for distributed workforces. Similar to what Yammer has done for office workers, we are doing for mobile teams, with an initial target market of the companies, venue operators and individuals who manage complex events of various sizes. GoComm brings to these workers a modern, integrated, task management and communications system that works immediately with their current mobile devices.

Plivo

Seed Round in 2012
Plivo is a cloud communication platform that offers a simple, fast, and scalable way for companies to modernize their business communications. Companies of all types use Plivo’s best-in-class API’s and SDK’s to quickly integrate voice and SMS capabilities into their applications. Direct relationships with over 1600 local carrier networks deliver reliable connectivity in 195 countries. With pay-as-you-go pricing and visual builders, Plivo offers a cost-effective and easy-to-deploy global communications solution. Start for free. Deploy within hours.

SendHub

Seed Round in 2012
SendHub is the Phone System for the Mobile World. There's no hardware, setup is instant and it scales elastically with a single click. Users are given a phone number in any area code, they can use from any device: Web, iPhone, Android, Feature Phones and via our API. Businesses can add lines for everyone on their team for free, with complete transparency and powerful analytics on every aspect of your telecommunication. Additional Features: Auto Attendant, Call Transfer, Company Directory, Contact Sharing, Voicemail Transcription, Text Marketing & Group Texting, Free Internal Communication.

Pingm

Seed Round in 2011
Phone system for sales teams.