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YC Startup Trends and Database Updates Each Month

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Three companies showing the source format behind each update

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CompanyBatchCategoryPublic recordSource
ReplitW21DevTools / AI Coding$1.16B valuation (2023).Verify ↗
PostHogW20DevTools / AnalyticsOpen-source product analytics.Verify ↗
VantaS18Security / Compliance$2.45B valuation (2024). SOC 2 automation.Verify ↗

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FAQ

What can I learn from this free YC startup trends sample?
Pro includes the complete monthly intelligence release, five deep dives, one database update, and the trend evidence behind each conclusion. The sample rows are live, source-linked records you can verify without signing up.
What is the YC Insights Monthly Intelligence?
Five new YC deep dives, one database update, and one trend report — every month, forever. The subscription that keeps everything current. It's part of the YC Insights database — the largest open library of Y Combinator learnings, built entirely from publicly available essays, batch pages, founder interviews and S-1 filings.
Who is the YC Insights Monthly Intelligence for?
Founders, operators and investors who want a structured view of the subscription side of the YC ecosystem. Whether you're applying to YC, picking an idea, or studying what's worked, this database compresses hundreds of hours of public research into one place.
Where does the data come from?
Everything is sourced from publicly available material: YC's own website, batch pages, founder interviews, partner talks, S-1 filings, and long-form podcasts. Every claim is linkable to a public source — no insider data, no leaks.
How do I access the full YC Insights Monthly Intelligence?
The live sample is available on this page with no signup. YC Insights Pro members get the complete searchable database, every source link, filters, and future updates for $19/month or $190/year.
Is YC Insights affiliated with Y Combinator?
No. YC Insights is an independent research project. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Y Combinator. Everything we publish is built from publicly available Y Combinator material with sources linked.
What else is in the YC Insights database?
46 databases in total across founder origins, pivots, first-1000-customer stories, batch packs, vertical packs, deep reports and master playbooks. Browse them all at /database.

YC Insights is an independent resource. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Y Combinator. Built from publicly available material.