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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

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The majority of recent Y Combinator funding has gone to B2B companies, with over 75% of the latest batches classified as such, reflecting a shift away from consumer-focused investments.

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Pulling back the curtain on the magic of Y Combinator

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Pulling back the curtain on the magic of Y Combinator

05/02/25

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

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Y Combinator has shifted from primarily investing in consumer startups to focusing on B2B companies, which are currently valued at approximately $170 billion.

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.

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%.

Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

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Y Combinator has not seen significant financial success in healthcare, bio, industrials, or real estate, focusing instead on B2B and fintech for future growth.

Elizabeth Iorns

09/14/17

@ Y Combinator

Many biotech companies have raised significantly more capital through Y Combinator than they would have in traditional biotech venture settings, with over $200 million raised for these companies.

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

The recent batch of startups funded by Y Combinator has seen a record number of MIT graduates, indicating a shift towards younger founders who are eager to seize what they perceive as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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.

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.

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

It's refreshing to see consumer startups returning, as the early years of Y Combinator were dominated by consumer companies before the market shifted away from them.