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Applying to YC - Sam Altman

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One of the most common misconceptions startups have about applying to Y Combinator is thinking that they are too early or too late. We have funded companies with only an idea; we’ve funded...

One of the most common misconceptions startups have about applying to Y Combinator is thinking that they are too early or too late. We have funded companies with only an idea; we’ve funded companies with millions of users, millions of dollars of revenue, and millions of dollars raised. In nearly every case, the founders tell us they got a lot of value out of Y Combinator, and that the equity we take more than pays for itself. We continue to add more features to YC to help later-stage companies--i.e., our alumni. And of course, the YC alumni network is helpful at any stage. We think we can help

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