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Last chance to apply for YC’s S24 batch

by Y Combinator6/5/2024

If you were interested in applying for S24 but thought it was too late, it’s not. If you apply by June 13, we’ll still have time to look at your application.

Why would you start a startup in an economic downturn?

by Stephanie Simon2/21/2023

In an economic downturn, there are obvious downsides of starting a startup — but there are also powerful upsides; because to survive, you have to *actually* build something people want.

Now Accepting Applications for YC Summer 2022

by Stephanie Simon1/12/2022

The Winter 2022 batch is underway, and we’re excited to announce that we’re now accepting applications for Summer 2022. We will invest a total of $500,000 in every company accepted into the batch as part of our new standard deal.

Inside YC: The Admissions Team

by Mark Thurman8/19/2021

Twice a year, YC accepts applications from startups around the world. The Admissions Team is responsible for designing that process and reviewing the tens of thousands of applications we receive each year.

Apply to YC Summer 2021

by Lindsay Amos3/15/2021

The deadline to apply to the Y Combinator Summer 2021 batch is Friday, March 19 at 8pm PT. Due to COVID-19, Summer 2021 will be the third batch in a row to be fully remote.

YC W21 Remote Batch

by Michael Seibel9/10/2020

YC W21 batch will be remote. Amid the global pandemic, the safety of our founders and staff is our top priority.

Apply Early for YC W21

by Kat Mañalac8/31/2020

The deadline to apply for YC Winter 2021 is Wednesday, September 23 at 8pm PT.