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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/25/24

@ Y Combinator

This batch is the most technical ever, with 99% of the companies having a technical founder, compared to 88% during the pandemic.

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YC

Lightcone: Consumer is back, What’s getting funded now, The vibes immaculate

@ Y Combinator

Lightcone: Consumer is back, What’s getting funded now, The vibes immaculate

04/25/24

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Y Combinator Cast

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The current batch of startups is seeing a younger median age of founders, reflecting a shift in the types of opportunities being pursued.

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Being technical is still strategic; having a technical co-founder is incredibly important in today's landscape.

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There's a significant energy around the current Y Combinator batch, more than I've seen in a long time.

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AI is the dominant trend in this batch, with nearly 70% of the ideas focused on artificial intelligence, a stark increase from just 8% in Winter 20.

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Hard tech founders possess a high clarity of vision for the future of their companies, despite facing tactical risks.

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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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The recent YC batch was remarkable, showcasing the hard work and dedication of the founders, which is a key factor in their success.

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The median age of founders in the latest batch has decreased, reflecting a trend of younger individuals willing to drop out of college to pursue startup opportunities.

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YC founders are heavily investing in AI technologies, with a preference for B2B software companies, which make up over 63% of their startups.