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      Y Combinator Reviews

      4.1

      76% would recommend to a friend

      (13 total reviews)

      88% positive business outlook

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      4.3

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      4.2

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      4.1

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      4.1

      Senior management

      4.0

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      13 reviews
      1.0
      22 Mar 2023

      Bad advise, diminishing brand value

      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Still has a strong brand name

      Cons

      The YC brand has been strongly diluted Leadership is very arrogant Many partners are failed former founders Rate of successful companies has quickly diminished Batch sizes have grown to a point where participating companies feel disillusioned and badly cared for

      3.0
      1 Mar 2025

      Overhyped

      Founder
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Name brand was helpful, you get a lot of attention.

      Cons

      Not super personalized or helpful. Bad investment terms. Living off the success of the past.

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