A quarter of startups in YC's current cohort have codebases that are almost entirely AI-generated | TechCrunchAI is significantly changing the coding landscape, with 25% of Y Combinator's startups having 95% of their code generated by AI.
Michael Seibel is leaving Y Combinator | TechCrunchMichael Seibel is transitioning to a 'partner emeritus' role at Y Combinator after over 12 years.
YC-backed EzDubs is chasing consumer market for translation | TechCrunchEzDubs is addressing communication barriers in translation by supporting voice and video in over 30 languages.The translation service market is valued at about $40 billion, indicating strong growth potential for startups like EzDubs.
A quarter of startups in YC's current cohort have codebases that are almost entirely AI-generated | TechCrunchAI is significantly changing the coding landscape, with 25% of Y Combinator's startups having 95% of their code generated by AI.
Michael Seibel is leaving Y Combinator | TechCrunchMichael Seibel is transitioning to a 'partner emeritus' role at Y Combinator after over 12 years.
YC-backed EzDubs is chasing consumer market for translation | TechCrunchEzDubs is addressing communication barriers in translation by supporting voice and video in over 30 languages.The translation service market is valued at about $40 billion, indicating strong growth potential for startups like EzDubs.
What is Y Combinator now? Critics say the famed accelerator is having an identity crisisY Combinator's first-ever Fall batch showed mixed results, with a predominance of AI startups and increased criticism of the program's dilution.
Student startup pilots AI grading assistant, joins Y Combinator | Cornell ChronicleGradeWiz, an AI teaching assistant, has been accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2025 Batch.
Posting For Millions: The New Marketing Playbook For Silicon ValleySocial media engagement presents untapped potential for businesses to build trust and community.Companies can significantly benefit from open sharing of milestones and journeys on social media platforms.
As YC retreats from Africa, alumni launch accelerators to fill the gap | TechCrunchY Combinator's reduced focus on Africa creates opportunities for local accelerators to thrive, led by alumni who understand the market's needs.
What I Learned From Y Combinator's Free Startup School | EntrepreneurAspiring entrepreneurs filed 5.5 million new business applications in the U.S. last year.
Can ChatGPT Help Start a Business Compared to Y Combinator? | EntrepreneurAI tools like ChatGPT can assist first-time founders with startup hurdles with thorough and understandable responses.
What is Y Combinator now? Critics say the famed accelerator is having an identity crisisY Combinator's first-ever Fall batch showed mixed results, with a predominance of AI startups and increased criticism of the program's dilution.
Student startup pilots AI grading assistant, joins Y Combinator | Cornell ChronicleGradeWiz, an AI teaching assistant, has been accepted into Y Combinator's Winter 2025 Batch.
Posting For Millions: The New Marketing Playbook For Silicon ValleySocial media engagement presents untapped potential for businesses to build trust and community.Companies can significantly benefit from open sharing of milestones and journeys on social media platforms.
As YC retreats from Africa, alumni launch accelerators to fill the gap | TechCrunchY Combinator's reduced focus on Africa creates opportunities for local accelerators to thrive, led by alumni who understand the market's needs.
What I Learned From Y Combinator's Free Startup School | EntrepreneurAspiring entrepreneurs filed 5.5 million new business applications in the U.S. last year.
Can ChatGPT Help Start a Business Compared to Y Combinator? | EntrepreneurAI tools like ChatGPT can assist first-time founders with startup hurdles with thorough and understandable responses.
Digital Frontier | Y Combinator turns 20: 'They call it an accelerator for a reason'Y Combinator accelerates startup growth significantly, enabling companies to achieve milestones far quicker than traditional routes.
OpenAI secured more billions, but there's still capital left for other startups | TechCrunchOpenAI raised $6.6 billion, reaching a $157 billion valuation amidst warnings of an overheating startup market.
Y Combinator urges the White House to support Europe's Digital Markets Act | TechCrunchY Combinator urges support for Europe's Digital Markets Act to enhance competition and innovation in the U.S. tech ecosystem.
10 startups to watch from Y Combinator's W25 Demo Day | TechCrunchY Combinator's Winter 2025 Demo Day revealed a strong focus on AI agent support tools among its 160 showcased startups.
YC-backed food supply startup Vendease restructures employees' salaries | TechCrunchVendease has replaced traditional salaries with performance-based pay in an effort to improve profitability.
Y Combinator is making its first weapons industry bet on a company that wants to be the SpaceX of missilesAres Industries aims to revolutionize missile production by making them smaller and cheaper, akin to SpaceX's impact on the rocket industry.
Digital Frontier | Y Combinator turns 20: 'They call it an accelerator for a reason'Y Combinator accelerates startup growth significantly, enabling companies to achieve milestones far quicker than traditional routes.
OpenAI secured more billions, but there's still capital left for other startups | TechCrunchOpenAI raised $6.6 billion, reaching a $157 billion valuation amidst warnings of an overheating startup market.
Y Combinator urges the White House to support Europe's Digital Markets Act | TechCrunchY Combinator urges support for Europe's Digital Markets Act to enhance competition and innovation in the U.S. tech ecosystem.
10 startups to watch from Y Combinator's W25 Demo Day | TechCrunchY Combinator's Winter 2025 Demo Day revealed a strong focus on AI agent support tools among its 160 showcased startups.
YC-backed food supply startup Vendease restructures employees' salaries | TechCrunchVendease has replaced traditional salaries with performance-based pay in an effort to improve profitability.
Y Combinator is making its first weapons industry bet on a company that wants to be the SpaceX of missilesAres Industries aims to revolutionize missile production by making them smaller and cheaper, akin to SpaceX's impact on the rocket industry.
'Vibe coding' lets 10 engineers do the work of a team of 50 to 100, says CEO of Silicon Valley incubator'Vibe coding' enables startups to operate leaner by leveraging AI for coding tasks, allowing small teams to achieve substantial revenue.
Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup's demo goes viral | TechCrunchOptifye.AI's demo facing social media backlash highlights concerns regarding AI surveillance in factory settings, leading Y Combinator to delete the video.
SF tech startup's launch video ridiculed as 'bad SNL sweatshop skit'Automated surveillance of workers by tech tools can provoke significant backlash and misinterpretation of intent.
Reducto's AI tool turns PDFs and spreadsheets into data LLMs can use. We got an exclusive look at the pitch deck that landed the startup $8.4 million in seed funding.Reducto raised $8.4 million to develop AI technology that improves how large language models read complex documents like PDFs and spreadsheets.
Y Combinator alum Nowadays, founded by sisters, raises $2M to automate event planning | TechCrunchNowadays leverages AI to streamline the complex process of planning large-scale events, significantly reducing time and effort for planners.
Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup's demo goes viral | TechCrunchOptifye.AI's demo facing social media backlash highlights concerns regarding AI surveillance in factory settings, leading Y Combinator to delete the video.
SF tech startup's launch video ridiculed as 'bad SNL sweatshop skit'Automated surveillance of workers by tech tools can provoke significant backlash and misinterpretation of intent.
Reducto's AI tool turns PDFs and spreadsheets into data LLMs can use. We got an exclusive look at the pitch deck that landed the startup $8.4 million in seed funding.Reducto raised $8.4 million to develop AI technology that improves how large language models read complex documents like PDFs and spreadsheets.
Y Combinator alum Nowadays, founded by sisters, raises $2M to automate event planning | TechCrunchNowadays leverages AI to streamline the complex process of planning large-scale events, significantly reducing time and effort for planners.
Startup Adds Job Listing Specifically for AI Agents, With Horrible SalaryAI is increasingly being considered as a replacement for human jobs, raising concerns about employment.Firecrawl's job listing for an 'AI agent' underlines the growing trend of automating roles previously held by humans.
Y Combinator scored a surprise win when Larry Page came to speak | TechCrunchY Combinator successfully attracts major tech figures, like Larry Page, demonstrating its influence in the AI startup ecosystem.
Startup Adds Job Listing Specifically for AI Agents, With Horrible SalaryAI is increasingly being considered as a replacement for human jobs, raising concerns about employment.Firecrawl's job listing for an 'AI agent' underlines the growing trend of automating roles previously held by humans.
Y Combinator scored a surprise win when Larry Page came to speak | TechCrunchY Combinator successfully attracts major tech figures, like Larry Page, demonstrating its influence in the AI startup ecosystem.
Y Combinator's Spring 2025 application deadline is approaching. Here's what the startup accelerator is looking for in AI ideas - from AI agents to data centers.Y Combinator prioritizes AI applications for Spring 2025 startup batch.Deadline for applications is February 11.YC partners emphasize AI agents for everyday task management.
Reusable rocket startup Stoke raised another massive round: $260M | TechCrunchStoke Space raised $260 million in Series C funding, totaling $480 million to date, positioning it to build fully reusable rockets.
Cruise angel investor says Waymo's robotaxi has become his 'office on wheels'Jared Friedman estimates spending 4% of his waking hours in Waymo robotaxis, enjoying the productivity benefits of self-driving cars.
YC-backed Finny is using AI to match financial advisors with prospects | TechCrunchFinny helps financial advisors connect with potential clients using AI to filter and prioritize leads, significantly streamlining outreach efforts.
Codecrafters wants to challenge seasoned developers with hard-to-build projects | TechCrunchCodecrafters focuses on advanced developers, offering them project challenges rather than basic tutorials.
YC-backed Finny is using AI to match financial advisors with prospects | TechCrunchFinny helps financial advisors connect with potential clients using AI to filter and prioritize leads, significantly streamlining outreach efforts.
Codecrafters wants to challenge seasoned developers with hard-to-build projects | TechCrunchCodecrafters focuses on advanced developers, offering them project challenges rather than basic tutorials.
9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2 | TechCrunchAI continues to dominate Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day, with innovative applications across various industries.
The four startups from YC's Fall batch that enterprises should pay attention to | TechCrunchY Combinator's Fall cohort features a striking 87% of startups focused on AI, emphasizing innovation in customer service and application monitoring.
13 companies from YC Demo Day 1 that are worth paying attention to | TechCrunchY Combinator's Demo Day highlights the dominance of AI startups, particularly in improving various industries and processes.
9 startups that stood out on YC Demo Day 2 | TechCrunchAI continues to dominate Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day, with innovative applications across various industries.
The four startups from YC's Fall batch that enterprises should pay attention to | TechCrunchY Combinator's Fall cohort features a striking 87% of startups focused on AI, emphasizing innovation in customer service and application monitoring.
13 companies from YC Demo Day 1 that are worth paying attention to | TechCrunchY Combinator's Demo Day highlights the dominance of AI startups, particularly in improving various industries and processes.
Encore is an AI-powered search engine for your thrifting needs | TechCrunchEncore aims to simplify secondhand shopping by consolidating multiple platforms into a single search engine, addressing consumer frustrations.The co-founders' personal experiences with thrifting drive their commitment to creating an intuitive online marketplace for secondhand goods.
Unlocking Fixpoint Treasure: the Magic of Recursive Self-Replication with and Y-CombinatorsΩ combinator results in non-termination, while Y combinator enables constructive recursion and can terminate with appropriate functions.
How to Start a $6.5 Billion Business At 21 Years Old: Reddit | EntrepreneurReddit's journey from a rejected startup idea to a $6.5 billion valuation showcases resilience and community-focused innovation.The platform's success is rooted in its adaptability and user-driven features, particularly the ability to create communities.
Sam Altman's decade-old investment in Reddit is now worth over a billion dollarsSam Altman's investment in Reddit now exceeds $1 billion due to a significant rise in stock price after strong earnings.
How to Start a $6.5 Billion Business At 21 Years Old: Reddit | EntrepreneurReddit's journey from a rejected startup idea to a $6.5 billion valuation showcases resilience and community-focused innovation.The platform's success is rooted in its adaptability and user-driven features, particularly the ability to create communities.
Sam Altman's decade-old investment in Reddit is now worth over a billion dollarsSam Altman's investment in Reddit now exceeds $1 billion due to a significant rise in stock price after strong earnings.
'Founder mode' startup guru Paul Graham explains why he's not backing Trump-'He ran the White House like a mob boss'Paul Graham urges voters to reject Donald Trump, claiming he poorly managed the presidency and lacks suitable character for leadership.
In 2024, many Y Combinator startups only want tiny seed rounds - but there's a catch | TechCrunchStartups are raising $1.5-2M at $15M valuation with only 10% equity, challenging traditional seed investor expectations.
Former head of YC's Continuity Fund Ali Rowghani launches new seed firm | TechCrunchAli Rowghani is launching Maxq, a venture firm aimed at raising $250 million to focus on seed-stage investments.
Exclusive: Lumen Orbit closed one of the biggest rounds from Y Combinator's last cohortLumen Orbit has raised over $10 million to build a space-based data center network for AI model training.
In 2024, many Y Combinator startups only want tiny seed rounds - but there's a catch | TechCrunchStartups are raising $1.5-2M at $15M valuation with only 10% equity, challenging traditional seed investor expectations.
Former head of YC's Continuity Fund Ali Rowghani launches new seed firm | TechCrunchAli Rowghani is launching Maxq, a venture firm aimed at raising $250 million to focus on seed-stage investments.
Exclusive: Lumen Orbit closed one of the biggest rounds from Y Combinator's last cohortLumen Orbit has raised over $10 million to build a space-based data center network for AI model training.
Y Combinator-backed fintech CapWay has shut down | TechCrunchCapWay, a fintech aiming to help those in banking deserts, has shut down, although its founder Sheena Allen vows to continue advocating for financial inclusion.
How Kapa uses LLMs to help companies answer users' technical questions reliably | TechCrunchKapa.ai specializes in providing AI assistants for technical queries, addressing needs of developers and businesses via updated documentation.
Y Combinator is being criticized after it backed an AI startup that admits it basically cloned another AI startup | TechCrunchPearAI initially mismanaged an open-source license, leading to controversy and an apology from the founder, who acknowledged the mistake and corrected the license.
What Is Founder Mode and Why Is It Better Than Manager Mode? | EntrepreneurFounder mode emphasizes CEO engagement throughout the organization, enhancing communication and innovation unlike traditional management strategies.
DMEXCO Briefing: Ad tech leaders argue for a balanced approach to 'Founder Mode' conceptAd tech leaders find value in founder mode, yet recognize its limitations and the importance of trustworthy management.
What Is Founder Mode and Why Is It Better Than Manager Mode? | EntrepreneurFounder mode emphasizes CEO engagement throughout the organization, enhancing communication and innovation unlike traditional management strategies.
DMEXCO Briefing: Ad tech leaders argue for a balanced approach to 'Founder Mode' conceptAd tech leaders find value in founder mode, yet recognize its limitations and the importance of trustworthy management.
Y Combinator backs its first defense startup, Ares Industries | TechCrunchAres Industries, Y Combinator's first defense startup, aims to create affordable cruise missiles to support US defense capabilities.
How Y Combinator's founder-matching service helped medical records AI startup Hona land $3M | TechCrunchY Combinator's online founder-matching tool is highly valuable and influential in creating successful startups.
Y Combinator's latest cohort had only one LatAm startup in large part because of AI | TechCrunchY Combinator had a significant drop in Latin American startups in its Winter 2024 batch compared to previous cohorts.The decline in Latin American startups participating in Y Combinator's batches is notable, potentially impacted by reduced efforts like global outreach tours.
TechCrunch Minute: YC's Demo Day highlights our AI startup bubble | TechCrunchY Combinator's demo day showcased a variety of startups beyond just AI technologies.Accelerators like Y Combinator offer vital support to founders with early capital and advice.
Y Combinator, AI startups oppose California AI safety billAI startups and Y Combinator oppose hot-button AI safety bill in California, arguing regulation could stifle innovation.
These AI startups stood out the most in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch | TechCrunchFunding for AI startups surged in 2023, reaching $25.2 billion.AI startups dominated Y Combinator's Winter 2024 Demo Day with 86 ventures.
Y Combinator, AI startups oppose California AI safety billAI startups and Y Combinator oppose hot-button AI safety bill in California, arguing regulation could stifle innovation.
These AI startups stood out the most in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch | TechCrunchFunding for AI startups surged in 2023, reaching $25.2 billion.AI startups dominated Y Combinator's Winter 2024 Demo Day with 86 ventures.
Lawmakers and startups lock horns over California AI legislationCalifornia-based tech companies critiquing proposed AI regulations in open letter.