Y Combinator – Fall 2026 Batch

Y Combinator's Fall 2026 Batch is a global startup accelerator designed for ambitious early-stage startups across every industry. The three-month in-person program in San Francisco provides funding, mentorship, investor access, and lifelong support from the YC alumni network. Selected startups receive immediate investment upon acceptance and work closely with experienced YC General Partners, founders, and investors to accelerate growth and fundraising.

• * Early-stage startups from any country
• * Solo founders or founding teams
• * Companies from any sector
• * Companies incorporated outside the US, Canada, Singapore, or Cayman Islands must create a parent entity in one of those jurisdictions
• * Startups should be building scalable, venture-backed businesses

• * USD 500,000 investment upon acceptance
• * USD 125,000 for 7% equity
• * USD 375,000 through an uncapped MFN SAFE
• * Dedicated YC General Partner mentorship
• * Three-month in-person accelerator in San Francisco
• * Weekly partner meetings and founder dinners
• * Access to 50,000+ YC founder and alumni network
• * Investor introductions and Demo Day fundraising support
• * Lifelong YC alumni support and community
• * Access to world-class startup founders, mentors, and ecosystem

• Applications are submitted online.
• Promising startups are invited for a video interview during August and September.
• Final decisions are typically communicated on the same day as the interview.
• Accepted startups receive funding immediately and join the Fall 2026 batch beginning in October.