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We help founders make something people want and the results speak for themselves.

We help founders at their earliest stages...

We give you the resources to boost growth...

We believe in building strong networks...

We empower entrepreneurs to scale globally...

Our formula for success.

YC is run by startup founders who have built exactly what they wanted...

Benefit One

Founders get hands-on support.

Benefit Two

Access to a robust investor network.

Benefit Three

Community support from peers.

Benefit Four

Exclusive partner deals.

Benefit Five

Insider knowledge straight from the source.

Benefit Six

Capital after batch support.

We put founders' interests first.

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