Y Combinator
Y Combinator
acceleratorNorth America
equity-basedmentorshipshort-termtechin-personpre-seed
Deadline
Closed
Closed on 8/4/2025
Opens
5/6/2025
Region
North America
Category
accelerator
About
Y Combinator runs a three-month accelerator program in Silicon Valley, investing $125 000 for 7% equity plus $375 000 on an uncapped SAFE (MFN clause). Participants get weekly dinners and office hours with top founders, culminating in Demo Day. Four batches run each year; applications for Fall 2025 are open now, with on-time deadline August 4, 2025 at 8 PM PT.
What you'll get
- —$125 000 for 7% equity
- —$375 000 on an uncapped SAFE (MFN clause)
- —Three-month intensive program
- —Access to YC network and Demo Day
Eligibility
Early-stage startup teams with a working prototype or MVP; technical founders encouraged; open to any industry or geography.