Y Combinator

Y Combinator manages approximately $600B in assets under management, deploying capital across AI and technology companies at various growth stages.

The firm's investment thesis centers on AI, Enterprise, Consumer, Dev Tools — sectors where they have built deep expertise and strong deal flow.

There are 6 portfolio companies on record for Y Combinator. This figure covers publicly known investments — stealth-mode and unannounced deals are not included.

Y Combinator primarily writes checks at the Seed stage, though like most active funds, they may participate in adjacent rounds when the opportunity fits.

Y Combinator is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2005, headquartered in USA, managing approximately $600B in assets under management. The firm concentrates on AI, Enterprise, Consumer, Dev Tools, deploying capital primarily at the seed level. Notable AI portfolio companies include OpenAI, Stripe, Airbnb, DoorDash, Cruise, Instacart. Y Combinator has participated in 1 funding round tracked by Awaira, deploying capital across AI, Enterprise, Consumer sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes enterprise software and B2B AI applications. Awaira assigns Y Combinator an investor score of 94/100 based on portfolio strength, AI sector exposure, and market activity. The firm investment thesis centers on identifying AI companies that demonstrate strong technical moats, clear paths to revenue, and potential for category leadership within their respective segments. Y Combinator evaluates opportunities based on team quality, market timing, technology differentiation, and capital efficiency. Portfolio companies including OpenAI, Stripe, Airbnb, DoorDash, Cruise reflect the firm emphasis on backing founders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial execution capability. — that is widely considered Y Combinator's marquee bet. It captures the kind of opportunity the firm consistently seeks out.