What is ‘Y Combinator’?

In this insight we look at what ‘Y Combinator’ is, how it works, who it’s worked with, and how it’s made the news recently. 

Startup Accelerator and Venture Capital Firm 

Y Combinator is a well-known startup accelerator and venture capital firm based in the United States. It was founded in 2005 by Paul Graham, Robert Morris, Trevor Blackwell, and Jessica Livingston. Y Combinator is often referred to as an "accelerator" because it provides a comprehensive program designed to help early-stage startups grow and succeed.