Make something people want
Started March 20051
Y Combinator created a new model for funding
early stage startups !Twice a year we invest a small amount of money
($120k) in a large number of startups
How it Works
Your startup moves to silicon valley for 3 months
You work with partners and alumni to launch a successful MVP
On Demo Day you present to the best silicon valley investors
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But YC doesn’t end on Demo Day YC Partners and alumni help YC founders
for the life of their company
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YC Graduates
DROPBOX TWITCH
WEEBLY REDDIT STRIPE
YC’s 1st Batch
• 8 startups
• 15 founders
• Not in the Valley
• Demo day had fewer than 30 investors
• No more than $1m invested
5SUMMER OF 2005
Current YC Batch
• 85 startups
• 200+ founders
• New office in Silicon Valley • 350+ investors at demo day in August • $100m+ raised in August
6YC IS RUNNING ITS 17TH BATCH
Success of YC
• 700+ startups, 50+ international startups
• 1400 alumni
• $3B total raised by YC companies
• 20+ companies valued at $100m or higher
• 3 companies with valuations of $1B or higher
• Total value of all YC companies is $30B
7OVER THE PAST 8 YEARS
Applying to YC
2-4 people, 50% tech, pre-existing relationship, working full time
Launched or imminent launch
Can you graduate at the top of the class?
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Billion dollar market & growth
Thank you for Listening!To learn more about the application
process, contact me at [email protected]
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