Key differences
- They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator.
- Regions: Y Combinator covers US, Global; Techstars covers US, UK, EU, Global.
Side by side
| Y Combinator | Techstars | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Standard deal | Accelerator investment |
| Funding type | Accelerators | Accelerators |
| Estimated rate as of today | Rates shown to approved members | Rates shown to approved members |
| Pricing source | Estimated as of today | Estimated as of today |
| Time to cash | About 3 months | About 3 months |
| Typical size | $500K total | $220K total |
| Term | — | — |
| Requirements | No hard minimums listed | No hard minimums listed |
| Regions | US · Global | US · UK · EU · Global |
| What they underwrite | Your team | Your team |
| Collateral | None | None |
| How you repay | Never (ownership sold) | Never (ownership sold) |
| Dilution | Yes — equity sold | Yes — equity sold |
Y Combinator vs Techstars FAQ
What is the difference between Y Combinator and Techstars?
They price differently, so compare the effective annual cost for your numbers in the calculator. Regions: Y Combinator covers US, Global; Techstars covers US, UK, EU, Global.
Which is cheaper for you?
The answer depends on your amount, term and revenue. The calculator prices both on the same basis — fees, warrants and dilution included.
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