The Y Combinator Database

The definitive database of YC companies with all the metrics

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In plain words

The Y Combinator Database is a searchable collection of 1,317 companies that participated in Y Combinator's accelerator program between 2005 and 2017, along with associated metrics for each company. It serves as a reference tool for entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers interested in understanding YC-backed startup characteristics, trends, and outcomes. The database provides detailed information across a large cohort of accelerator participants, making it useful for those studying venture capital patterns and startup development.

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a database of 1317 companies who went throught the Y Combinator accelerator program between 2005 and 2017 and a whole bunch of metrics about them

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