AcceleratorEquityIdea only
Y Combinator
Any startup, any stage — the best-known accelerator; ~40% of each batch is pre-product.
Typical amount
$500,000 ($125,000 for 7% equity + $375,000 via an uncapped MFN SAFE)
Region
Worldwide
Applications
Cohort
Requires 3 months in-person in San Francisco; non-US entities must restructure into US/Canada/Singapore/Cayman.
Apply at ycombinator.com Last checked Jul 2026
Feeds these income paths
More accelerator programs
One of 80+ verified funding programs
Sorted so the money you never have to give back comes first. Filter by type, dilution, stage and region.
Browse the Capital ListHand-checked, read-only research — verify terms before you apply. Kampe never moves your money.Proven IdeasDemand ListRadar