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Y Combinator

Y Combinator is the world's most successful startup accelerator, founded in 2005 by Paul Graham, Jessica Livingston, Trevor Blackwell, and Robert Tappan Morris. YC has funded over 4,500 companies with a combined valuation exceeding $600 billion, including Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase, Dropbox, DoorDash, Reddit, and Instacart. The accelerator invests $500,000 in each startup for a standard equity stake, providing founders with mentorship, a powerful alumni network, and access to follow-on capital through Demo Day presentations. YC has been a prolific source of AI companies, incubating many of the most promising startups in the generative AI wave. The accelerator's AI cohorts have grown dramatically, reflecting the massive opportunity in the space.

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AI Deals
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Portfolio Companies
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Lead Rounds
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Investment Activity
Scale AI
Series E
May 15, 2024
$325M
Frequently Asked Questions
How many AI deals has Y Combinator made?
Y Combinator has participated in 1 AI funding round tracked in our database.
What AI companies has Y Combinator invested in?
Y Combinator's AI portfolio includes Scale AI.
What AI sectors does Y Combinator focus on?
Y Combinator invests across AI sectors including AI Infrastructure.
What type of investor is Y Combinator?
Y Combinator is classified as a accelerator investor. Y Combinator is the world's most successful startup accelerator, founded in 2005 by Paul Graham, Jessica Livingston, Trevor Blackwell, and Robert Tappan Morris. YC has funded over 4,500 companies with a combined valuation exceeding $600 billion, including Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase, Dropbox, DoorDash, Reddit, and Instacart. The accelerator invests $500,000 in each startup for a standard equity stake, providing founders with mentorship, a powerful alumni network, and access to follow-on capital through Demo Day presentations. YC has been a prolific source of AI companies, incubating many of the most promising startups in the generative AI wave. The accelerator's AI cohorts have grown dramatically, reflecting the massive opportunity in the space.