There has been an increase in applications for the Summer 2022 batch, likely influenced by the new Y Combinator deal.

The Summer 2022 batch will be the first in-person batch since Winter 2020, and we're excited to see founders face-to-face again.

The deadline to apply for the first Y Combinator spring batch is February 11th, and accepted applicants will receive $500,000 in investment along with access to a top startup community.

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.

Y Combinator is hosting its first AI Startup School in San Francisco on June 16th and 17th, featuring top AI experts who will teach attendees how to build the future.

Recognizing the benefits of founders having colleagues, we decided to invest in batches, which has become a core part of YC's approach. At Y Combinator, we treat founders like family and prioritize their interests, fostering a strong sense of community even among over 2,000 alumni.

The energy and optimism surrounding the latest batch of startups at Y Combinator feel unprecedented, with a renewed sense of possibility among investors and founders alike.

The experience in the Y Combinator batch has exceeded expectations, proving to be life-changing and transformational for the founders' perspectives on their business.

Back in 2005, Y Combinator was eager for people to attend the first Startup School, which aimed to provide early-stage founders with insights from their peers.