Y Combinator Accelerator Program
Invests in early startups with accelerator participation and founder support services.
About
Y Combinator's accelerator program runs four times per year (winter, spring, summer, fall batches), each lasting three months. Accepted companies receive $500K via SAFE instruments — $125K post-money SAFE for 7% equity plus $375K on an uncapped MFN SAFE — in exchange for an equity stake.
IMPORTANT: This is equity investment, NOT a grant. The capital is dilutive. YC is out of scope for the non-dil…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.