Y Combinator

• Program Type: In-person
• Location: San Francisco
• Investment: 500k
• Equity Taken: 7%
• Program Duration: 3 months
• Stage: Early stage
• Industry of Focus: Industry Agnostic

Key Highlights:

Program Overview: Y Combinator is accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Batch funding cycle. The program will run from April to June in San Francisco. Y Combinator is known for its extensive network and support for startups, including investment, mentorship, and post-program engagement.

Investment Details: The way it works is this: we invest $500,000. $125,000 of our investment converts into a fixed 7%, and the other $375,000 is invested on an uncapped MFN safe.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Weekly meetups in San Francisco
• Access to eminent speakers from the startup world
• Dedicated YC General Partner for each company
• Direct Slack channel with the partner
• Introduction to YC’s extensive network of investors

Program Format: The batch starts with a 3-day, in-person kick-off and features weekly meetups in San Francisco. Interviews are held by video conference in February and March, with decisions typically made the same day.

Location or Relocation Requirements: The program takes place in-person at YC's campus in San Francisco.

Post-Program Engagement: YC continues to help founders for the life of their company and beyond, with ongoing support from the YC alumni community.

Company Types Requirements: Startups are selected based on the promise of their application and interview.

Founding Team Preferences: YC prefers teams that are ready to apply and can benefit from the program's resources and network.