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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Four companies—Airbnb, Coinbase, Reddit, and Instacart—account for over 85% of Y Combinator's returns, illustrating the VC power law in action.

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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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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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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Over 70% of Y Combinator's successful startups have been founded in the US, contributing to 99% of the returns from the program.

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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.

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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

The success of funded companies like Dropbox and Reddit added legitimacy to Y Combinator, leading to increased media attention and respect from investors.

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Kat Mañalac

05/24/19

@ Y Combinator

94% of the top Y Combinator companies have co-founders, and they typically meet at school or work; an equal equity split is highly valued in these partnerships.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

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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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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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.

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Apoorva Mehta

06/20/14

@ Y Combinator

In the early days of Instacart, most customers were Y Combinator founders, making it easy to gather feedback and iterate quickly on the product.