From Moon hotels to cattle herding: 8 startups investors chased at YC Demo Day | TechCrunch
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From Moon hotels to cattle herding: 8 startups investors chased at YC Demo Day | TechCrunch
"Deployable solar arrays for satellites have been developed by a startup that claims its system can increase available power ten-fold while slashing costs by 88%. They have secured $325 million in letters of intent from leading space companies."
"Byteport's founder Jayram Palamadai created DART, a file transfer protocol designed to be significantly faster than existing options like TCP, which are deemed too slow for the AI age."
Y Combinator's Demo Day attracts investors seeking innovative startups. Notable companies from the Winter 2026 cohort include those developing deployable solar arrays for satellites and a fast file transfer protocol. Startups must be recognized as favorites by multiple investors to be highlighted. Some startups have achieved valuations of $100 million, while the average valuation this quarter is around $30 million, reflecting a strong interest in tech innovation and growth potential in the current market.
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