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AE

Aaron Epstein

12/16/22

@ Y Combinator

SaaS businesses make up 31% of the top 100 YC companies, highlighting their prevalence and success in generating consistent revenue.

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YC

Startup Business Models and Pricing | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

Startup Business Models and Pricing | Startup School

12/16/22

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AE

Aaron Epstein

12/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Transactional businesses account for 22% of the top 100 YC companies and create 29% of the overall value due to their direct involvement in the flow of funds.

JF

Jared Friedman

11/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Silicon Valley has predominantly funded SaaS companies, with over 40% of venture capital going to this sector, resulting in more than 300 SaaS unicorns in the last 20 years.

AE

Aaron Epstein

12/16/22

@ Y Combinator

Advertising businesses represent only 3% of the top 100 YC companies, as they require organic virality to succeed, making them less reliable for scaling.

LP

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The likelihood of securing Series A funding is significantly higher for Y Combinator startups, with 45% achieving this milestone compared to the industry average of 33%.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

08/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Some YC companies are achieving profitability quickly, allowing them to focus on building their business without the pressure of additional funding rounds.

LP

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The most successful Y Combinator companies have evolved over the years, with current trends indicating a shift towards B2B and AI-driven solutions.

LP

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Four companies—Airbnb, Coinbase, Reddit, and Instacart—account for over 85% of Y Combinator's returns, illustrating the VC power law in action.

GT

Garry Tan

05/21/25

@ Vanta

The last three batches of Y Combinator have consistently grown their revenue by 10% week on week, a feat not seen before in previous cycles.

PB

Paul Buchheit

01/25/25

@ Y Combinator

The average growth rate for startups in the last two batches of Y Combinator has been 10% week on week, which is remarkable for the entire batch, not just the top companies.