Y Combinator Company Details

Y Combinator's startup directory is one of the most valuable resources for tracking innovation - it lists thousands of companies across batches, complete with descriptions, team sizes, industry classifications, and company images. Investors, competitors, recruiters, and researchers all want access to this data, but the directory does not offer a bulk export.

What it extracts

• Company Name — The startup name as listed in the YC directory.
• Description — The full company description from the profile.
• Company Image — The company logo or thumbnail image.
• YC Batch — The YC batch the company participated in (e.g., W24, S23).
• Ownership Structure — The company's ownership and equity structure.
• Tag 1 — The primary industry or category tag assigned to the company.
• Tag 2 — The secondary industry or category tag assigned to the company.
• Location — The company's headquarters location.
• Company Website — The official website URL for the company.
• Founded — The year the company was founded.
• Team Size — The number of employees listed.
• About the Company — Additional details and background about the company.

What you can do with it

• YC portfolio data at scale - company names, descriptions, batch years, and funding stages extracted from the directory into a sortable spreadsheet.
• Startup landscape mapping by industry: filter YC companies by vertical to see who is building what and at which stage of growth.
• Competitive intelligence for startups: identify YC-backed companies in your space, track their funding progress, and monitor their positioning.
• Recruiting pipeline data: find YC startups by batch, size, and location to identify high-growth companies that may be hiring.

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 a Y Combinator scraper?

A Y Combinator scraper extracts structured data from the YC startup directory - company names, descriptions, batch years, team sizes, locations, and industry tags - and exports it into a spreadsheet or database format.

Can I filter by batch year or industry?

Yes. Apply filters on the YC directory page before copying the URL. The robot extracts only the filtered results, saving you from manual sorting.

Do I need special access to the YC directory?

No. This robot extracts data from the publicly visible YC company directory. No API credentials or special access required.

How often is the YC directory updated?

YC updates the directory when new batches launch and as companies update their profiles. The robot captures the current state at extraction time.

Is this Y Combinator scraper free?

Browse AI's free tier includes credits to run this robot at no cost. Sign up without a credit card and start extracting YC startup data.

Can I track startup growth over time?

Yes. Schedule regular extractions and compare team sizes, locations, industry tags, and descriptions across runs to monitor startup trajectories.