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Is YC really isn't for Indian startups?

Indian startups are Reverse Flipping. Many startups incorporate in countries like Singapore, Mauritius, the US (primarily for SaaS), or the Cayman Islands for several reasons: - Ease of doing business - Tax incentives - Better funding opportunities

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

Surge, The Y Combinator of India! So Surge is a seed-stage accelerator program launched in 2019 by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA). It provides early-stage startups in India and Southeast Asia with funding, mentorship, and

💡 Did You Know This About Y Combinator? Y Combinator doesn’t just fund startups — it teaches you how to build a company that grows fast. What makes YC different? 🧠 Founder-first: You don’t need a polished product — just a real problem and strong

Over 25 Indian startups collectively raised approximately $138.7 million this week, with significant contributions from fintech and deeptech sectors. Easy Home Finance secured $35 million, while MODIFI raised $15 million

YC Just dropped Requests for Startups. (Summer 25 - AI Agents) 🔥 If anyone doesn't know It's a tradition at Y Combinator (YC) where they share ideas for startups that they would particularly like to see founders work on. The ideas on the RFS list

I genuinely feel sad when any Indian startup boasts about being funded by Y Combinator 🙏🙏 That is so because there is this unwritten rule that YC only invests in startups which are registered in the US, Singapore, Canada or Cayman Islands. So eve

Why do YC startups raise more money than others Because YC is the IIT of startups, and we all know how desi investors love a shiny "tagline" over actual substance. The moment you're YC-backed, VCs throw money at you Here’s why: 1. Branding Flex

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗖𝘀. Now? They chase accelerators first. In 2024, 𝟐𝟒% 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐕𝐂 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 came from 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 like YC. That's nearly 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟒 𝐕𝐂 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬