What Happens at YC
A three-month program designed to help startups take off.
Our Approach
Intensity, Community, and Real Help
For 3 months, it's all startup, all the time. Everyone around you—us, the other founders in your batch, the alumni, the speakers, the investors—wants to help your startup succeed. That kind of extraordinary motivation is what one needs to do something as difficult as starting a startup. Many founders describe the 11 weeks leading up to Demo Day as the most productive period in their lives.
What You Get
Core Program Benefits
Funding and Capital
YC invests $500k per company to help you build and grow.
$125k for 7% post-money safe
$375k uncapped safe with MFN
Access to investor network
Mentorship and Office Hours
Partners advise you one-on-one and in group settings throughout the batch.
Group office hours every two weeks
One-on-one sessions as often as needed
Guidance tailored to your stage
Community and Connections
Access to 6,000+ founders and domain experts who actively help each other.
Bookface platform for knowledge sharing
Weekly meetups and alumni talks
Founder communities by focus area