Y Combinator Winter 2027 Batch
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Y Combinator invests $500,000 in every accepted startup. The Winter 2027 batch runs January to March in San Francisco, starting with a 3-day in-person kick-off. The on-time deadline has passed but YC is still accepting late applications, and Early Decision lets you apply now for a later batch.
Who can apply
- in person
What the form asks
- YC application: complete the YC application
- Batch preference: the batch you want
Rules
- The on-time deadline for Winter 2027 was November 2 at 8pm PT. YC is still accepting late applications; most late applicants get a decision within a month, but it is not guaranteed.
- On-time applicants hear back by December 11. Promising applicants interview, mostly by video in November and December, and usually get a decision the same day.
- The Winter 2027 batch runs January to March in San Francisco, starting with a 3-day in-person kick-off, with regular meetups in San Francisco.
- Deal: $125,000 on a post-money SAFE for 7% of the company (including any existing option pool) plus $375,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE, committed on acceptance. YC charges no fees.
- Open to any startup anywhere; solo founders are accepted, and companies further along are welcome if they have not raised a Series A.
- Early Decision: apply now for a later batch (Spring, Summer or Fall) by choosing "A batch after Winter 2027" on the batch preference question.
- Questions: apply@ycombinator.com.
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