Y Combinator

Y Combinator (YC) is the world's most prestigious and influential startup accelerator, founded in 2005 by Paul Graham. Based in San Francisco, YC runs four batches per year, investing $125K for 7% equity plus a $375K MFN SAFE note in each startup. With over 5,000 companies funded and a combined valuation exceeding $600 billion, YC has produced 82 unicorns and 17 IPOs. The program runs 11 weeks and is known for its unmatched alumni network and brand signal to investors.