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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Y Combinator companies demonstrate higher durability, with over 50% surviving past 10 years, compared to the average of 30% for other startups.

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Pulling back the curtain on the magic of Y Combinator

@ Lenny's Podcast

Pulling back the curtain on the magic of Y Combinator

05/02/25

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Y Combinator Cast

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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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Y Combinator has achieved notable success in hard tech, funding companies that create physical products, not just software.

LP

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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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Paul Buchheit

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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.

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Garry Tan

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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.

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Y Combinator doesn't shy away from investing in companies in the 'trough of sorrow'; instead, they focus on helping founders navigate through challenges.

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If hard tech founders can establish a habit of operating efficiently during Y Combinator, it can lead to long-term success in their ventures.

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Y Combinator looks for teams that demonstrate determination, the ability to get things done, and the capacity to work together, without a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Jessica Livingston

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Y Combinator has grown to value its alumni network, which now includes over 2,000 members who are nurturing and trustworthy.