A startup accelerator tool.
Y Combinator is a startup accelerator program that funds, mentors, and supports early-stage companies. Four times a year it invests $500k in a select group of startups, moves them to San Francisco for a three-month program to refine their business, and culminates in a Demo Day where founders pitch to investors; post-Demo Day, YC and its extensive alumni network provide ongoing guidance and resources to help founders grow their companies.
Investment of $500k per batch
3-month intensive accelerator in San Francisco
Demo Day investor exposure
Ongoing support from the YC alumni network
Access to funding and mentorship
Strong founder network and resources
Validation and credibility with investors
Ongoing support beyond Demo Day