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Michael Seibel

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's easier for Y Combinator to say yes to funding a company than it is for individual investors, as we have a more streamlined process.

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Michael Seibel - Startup Investor School Day 2

@ Y Combinator

Michael Seibel - Startup Investor School Day 2

03/07/18

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Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

The new Y Combinator standard deal alleviates pressure on founders by allowing them to focus on building conviction without the immediate stress of fundraising.

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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%.

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Michael Seibel

06/09/22

@ Y Combinator

The new standard deal allows Y Combinator to fund over 1,400 companies, providing half a million dollars upfront to founders, which helps them overcome fears about the current funding environment.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/09/22

@ Y Combinator

Y Combinator has sufficient funds available to support a large number of companies, ensuring that any startup accepted into the program will have the necessary resources to thrive.

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Dalton Caldwell

05/13/23

@ Y Combinator

The application process for Y Combinator is designed to be quick and easy, making the potential benefits outweigh the minimal time investment required to apply.

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Y Combinator Cast

01/25/25

@ Y Combinator

The foundation of Y Combinator was based on the idea that it was becoming easier to build startups without needing massive capital or large teams, a trend that has accelerated with AI.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Investors in Y Combinator companies are top-tier VCs, frequently investing in these startups and often making multiple investments.

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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

We run super light on capital at Y Combinator, which has its advantages, but applying more capital could have made things smoother.

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Jessica Livingston

06/27/24

@ Lenny's Podcast

In early-stage investing, the ability to evaluate founders effectively is a significant advantage, and this skill has been crucial to Y Combinator's success.