Key facts
| Product | Standard deal |
| Funding type | Accelerators |
| Estimated rate as of today | Rates shown to approved members |
| Pricing source | Estimated as of today |
| Time to cash | About 3 months |
| Typical size | $500K total |
| Term | — |
| Requirements | No hard minimums listed |
| Regions | US · Global |
| What they underwrite | Your team |
| Collateral | None |
| How you repay | Never (ownership sold) |
| Dilution | Yes — equity sold |
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Y Combinator pros and cons
- Publishes its pricing
- Available in US, Global
- Slow: about 3 months to cash
- Dilutive: you sell equity
Early teams that value network and signal as much as cash.
Fixed check size; competitive admission.
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Y Combinator FAQ
How much does Y Combinator cost?
The estimated rate for Y Combinator, as of today, is shared with approved B2B Agent members. Your actual cost depends on your business and Y Combinator's underwriting.
How fast does Y Combinator fund?
About 3 months from application to cash, based on typical timelines.
What are Y Combinator's requirements?
No hard minimums listed. Available in US, Global.
How much can you get from Y Combinator?
$500K total.
What are the best alternatives to Y Combinator?
Other accelerators providers include Techstars (about 3 months). Compare all 2 side by side on B2B Agent.
Y Combinator won 1 B2B Agent Award in 2026
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