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The number of Indian startups selected by YC is decreasing with every batch!

81.1% of YC-backed AI startups are B2B startups

Why are most YC-backed startups successful and able to raise twice as much money compared to normal startups, except for the fact that YC is well-reputed?

Is YC really isn't for Indian startups?

Day 2 of The Startup Mafia Series: Why YC Founders Have an Unfair Advantage The world thinks startups are a meritocracy—that the best ideas win, the smartest founders get funded, and anyone can build a billion-dollar company if they just work hard e

Why is it so Hard to Get into YC? To understand why it's difficult to get into YC, let's first review the application process: Step 1: Fill out the YC application form online. Step 2: Strong applications are selected for an interview round. Step 3:

YC and a16z's 2025 request for startups 👇🏻

YC request for startups (summer 2025) in one page:

Y Combinator (YC) is a legendary startup accelerator that gives founders $125k for 7% equity and puts them through an intense 3-month program full of mentorship, networking, and weekly growth check-ins. The big highlight is Demo Day, where startups p