Y Combinator Startup Directory

Y Combinator has funded over 5,000 companies since 2005, and their startup directory is one of the most valuable datasets in the tech ecosystem. Venture capitalists use it for deal sourcing. Sales teams use it for prospecting.

What it extracts

• Company Name — the startup name as listed in the YC directory.
• Logo — the company logo image URL.
• Description — the company one-liner or short description.
• Location — the company headquarters location.
• Batch — the YC batch (e.g., S24, W25).
• Tags — industry tags and categories assigned by YC.
• Link — a direct URL to the company's YC directory profile.

What you can do with it

• Build targeted lists of YC-backed startups filtered by industry, batch year, or location.
• Track new YC batches as they are published - know which companies just got funded before the press covers them.
• Feed startup data into your CRM, deal flow tools, or prospecting platforms through built-in integrations.
• Analyze macro trends in the startup ecosystem - which industries are getting more YC companies over time.

How it works

Just run the flow. It loads the source, extracts the fields listed above, and saves them as a CSV in your home folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Y Combinator startup directory?

A public listing of all companies that have gone through the YC accelerator. It includes names, descriptions, batch years, locations, and industry tags for thousands of startups - from early-stage to publicly traded companies.

Can I filter by industry or batch before scraping?

Yes. Use the YC directory's built-in filters on their website, then paste the filtered URL into the robot. The extraction only captures companies matching your current filter.

Is this free to start?

Yes. Browse AI's free plan includes credits to run this robot. Test it on a filtered YC directory search and see the output before upgrading.

How often is the YC directory updated?

YC updates the directory after each batch - typically twice a year in January and June. The robot captures whatever is in the directory at the time of extraction.

Can I get more details about each company?

This robot extracts the directory listing data. For deeper company details (team, jobs, detailed description), you would visit the individual company profile links included in the extraction.

How do I push this to my CRM?

Use the Google Sheets or Airtable integration as a staging area, then sync to your CRM. Or connect directly through Zapier, Make, or the Browse AI API.