YC deadline in <2 weeks; Who's applying?
If you're applying, reply below with what you're building so we can cheer you on!
If you're doing a startup and not applying, why aren't you applying?
If I were starting a company today, I would 100% apply even though I've done it before with @Tandem (S19) for a few key reasons:
The partners help. A lot. (this isn't common. Most people who say they help startups are neutral or harmful)
The network is insane, especially for b2b companies. It will accelerate your G2M like nothing else.
You'll learn what real speed looks like, by grinding alongside the top early stage founders. Every time I talk to a current or recent YC company or go to the events, I'm reminded what top speed looks like. And I'm also reminded that the speed that start-ups are capable of gets faster every year, especially with AI.
As for hesitations...sometimes people balk at the dilution, but generally speaking, the higher price that startups command in their next round at Demo Day more than compensates.
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Nomadful
Do you think a project from a high school student has any chances at Y Combinator? I recently launched a project and I'm looking forward to its growth.
I am working on www.Inbo.club a newsletter reader and discovery platform. I am applying. :)
We're applying!
Building https://www.pitch31.ai/ with my co-founder (third company together, 1 failed 1 exit).
It's an AI tool that lets you interact with any software in natural language.
You just upload your API documentation and we create an agent that allows you (and others) to interact with your software through a chat interface, in plain English (+133 languages).
You can also embed the Agent inside SaaS platforms, so users can perform actions on your software just by typing in natural language (reduce the learning curve).
Tight Studio
We will be applying with http://tight.studio/!
We are building an AI native screen recorder.
I'm thinking of applying. Yesterday was my last dat at my previous employment. Now I have several products that I'm planning to focus on. Any tips how to decide what to work on? Generally speaking.
We're applying too!
I'm working on something I'm super excited about: MoMoney. MoMoney is an all-in-one educational platform meant to be the new, smoothest way for anyone to learn how to trade & invest.
Unlike any solution that exists, we're not just about teaching theory although we teach it well. We offer a hands-on experience where users can learn to trade and invest in real-time simulations with historical market data. It's our way of taking every user from zero to theory to ready for live markets, no matter where they are in their journey.
Our mission is to change the way the world learns to trade and invest by creating the new, best way. One that's engaging, effective, and accessible to all.
Super excited to launch our prototype soon!
Hecco AI
We are Applying Hecco.AI .
We started Hecco after watching loved ones struggle to understand their lab reports and medical records. Every health app seemed to be just a chatbot with generic wellness advice. That’s not enough — not when people are scared, confused, or trying to make sense of something serious.
So we built Hecco — an AI that actually reads your lab reports, vitals, prescriptions, and more. Then it explains them in simple language, with citations and real clinical logic behind every insight.
It's like having a health analyst in your pocket — one that cares more about clarity than buzzwords.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your medical data, Hecco is for you. Would love to hear what you think, and I’m here all day to answer questions.
We've applied! Building a platform that teaches people how to trade & invest, all in one place (getmomoney.app). We have a functional MVP (barely lol), but you never know.
I'm applying, I'm building an ai-powered resume builder, and interviewing kit, help users generate tailored resume that matches with their skills and job posting, provide interviews assistant, accelerate job application process and make it more fun.
I'm not applying (for now).
I'm building Invnex, a platform that allows you to invest in private equity, real estate and fixed income without the massive minimum capital requirements (usually $100k minimum).
Investing in top fund managers or buying a property is basically only for the super wealthy. It shouldn't be like that.
Users can select their asset class of choice (e.g. real estate or private equity fund) and invest with as low as $500. You now own a portion of an asset and will receive the rent or dividend it generates. You can increase your asset holding or sell it on demand on our built-in exchange.
I'm thinking I should launch it here first in a few weeks and then apply for the next batch.