Y Combinator (YC)

Y Combinator is a sector-agnostic startup accelerator that invests $500,000 (via a $125K post-money SAFE for 7% equity plus a $375K uncapped MFN SAFE) in every accepted company, four batches per year. It focuses on exceptional founding teams tackling large markets, with no thematic restrictions — though recent cohorts are heavily weighted toward AI/ML, B2B SaaS, and agentic AI. YC provides capital, mentorship, network access, and a Demo Day platform, then supports alumni through pro-rata rights in follow-on rounds.