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Growth · December 5, 2018

The Y Combinator Database 2.0

Everything you ever wanted to know about YC companies

The Y Combinator Database 2.0 launched on December 5, 2018 with 604 votes, #4 of 2,148 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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In plain words

The Y Combinator Database 2.0 is a comprehensive public dataset covering all Y Combinator companies from 2005 to 2018. It serves researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and analysts interested in startup trends and YC program history. The database provides detailed information on thousands of companies, making it useful for studying startup patterns, funding outcomes, and sector trends across YC's batches.

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From the sources

The most comprehensive and up-to-date public dataset on Y Combinator companies, with all batches from 2005 to 2018. Maintained by Snappr.

The most comprehensive public database of Y Combinator companies and everything you need to know about them - all YC batches

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