About
Y Combinator is the world's most renowned startup accelerator, founded in 2005 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Operating four times per year, Y Combinator invests in early-stage startups through its signature three-month program, having funded over 4,000 companies to date including Airbnb, Stripe, DoorDash, and Coinbase. The organization pioneered a new model for early-stage startup funding that has become the gold standard in the industry. Y Combinator's intensive program provides seed funding, mentorship, and access to a vast network of investors and experienced entrepreneurs. Startups accepted into the program benefit from structured curriculum, investor connections, and Demo Day opportunities to pitch to leading venture capitalists. For more information about applying or the current batch timeline, visit ycombinator.com.