How to Write a Winning YC Application
A comprehensive guide to crafting a YC application that stands out, based on experience and data from successful applications.
December 23, 2024 • 5 min read
YC Review Blog
Insights, success stories, and data-driven analysis of Y Combinator applications and startups
YC Application Analysis
YC S2007
Dropbox
An in-depth analysis of Dropboxs successful Y Combinator application from Summer 2007, breaking down why it worked and key lessons for founders.
March 20, 2024 • 8 min read
YC W2015
GitLab
Deep dive into GitLabs successful Y Combinator application that transformed an open-source project into a multi-billion dollar company.
March 21, 2024 • 8 min read
YC W2016
Paystack
An in-depth analysis of Paystack's successful Y Combinator application from Winter 2016, revealing how they built the payment infrastructure for Africa's internet economy.
March 25, 2024 • 8 min read
YC S2009
Mixpanel
Deep dive into Mixpanel's successful Y Combinator application that transformed into a leading business analytics platform.
March 25, 2024 • 8 min read
YC W2010
Seeing Interactive (Own Local)
An in-depth analysis of Seeing Interactive's successful Y Combinator application from Winter 2010, showing how they transformed small-town newspapers.
March 28, 2024 • 8 min read
YC Application Insights
1,500+
Applications Analyzed
8.2%
Average Success Rate
$500,000
Average Seed Funding