Y COMBINATOR
Y COMBINATOR is a Pre-seed and Seed fund in the US writing $500K checks into AI, Enterprise, Healthcare and government-solutions.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- AI, Enterprise, Healthcare, government-solutions
- Check size
- $500K
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2005
- Assets under management
- $600B
- Website
- ycombinator.com
Thesis
Y Combinator's investment thesis centers on early-stage investment in a large number of ambitious startups. They look for founders with determination, resourcefulness, and the ability to adapt. YC's success comes from identifying founders with founder-like qualities, creating an intense environment that accelerates learning and growth, and providing network access. YC strategically focuses on sectors with high potential for innovation and disruption. Recent priorities include AI, climate tech, B2B software, and government solutions.
Common questions
Does Y COMBINATOR invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. Y COMBINATOR lists Pre-seed and Seed among the stages it invests in.
What check size does Y COMBINATOR write?
Y COMBINATOR writes $500K checks.
Where does Y COMBINATOR invest?
Y COMBINATOR invests in the US.