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Y Combinator

AcceleratorSan Francisco, United States

Y Combinator is a United States startup accelerator founded in 2005, running twice-yearly batch programmes that provide seed funding, mentorship and network access. It has backed more than 5,000 companies including Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase and DoorDash.

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Funding
Blacksmith Raises $45 Million Series B Led by Peak XV at a $550 Million Valuation
14 AUG 2026 · 5 MIN READ

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What is Y Combinator?

Y Combinator is a United States startup accelerator founded in 2005, running twice-yearly batch programmes that provide seed funding, mentorship and network access. It has backed more than 5,000 companies including Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase and DoorDash.

What is the latest news on Y Combinator?

The most recent StartupFox coverage is “Blacksmith Raises $45 Million Series B Led by Peak XV at a $550 Million Valuation” (14 August 2026). All stories are listed on this page.

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