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The YC Opportunity Timeline

Different opportunities emerge at each stage of a YC company's journey. Here's when to engage:

BATCH STARTWeek 0-12

New Batch Announced

200-300 companies join each batch. This is the earliest stage to discover new startups. Companies are building their MVP and looking for early team members.

For: Early employeesEquity: 0.5-2%
DEMO DAYWeek 13

Demo Day Launch

Companies present to investors and the public. This is when most seed funding happens. Valuations are still reasonable, and companies are actively fundraising.

For: Angel investorsValuation: $5-15M
GROWTH PHASEMonth 6-18

Traction & Hiring

Companies have product-market fit and are scaling. They're hiring aggressively across all roles. This is the best time for mid-level hires who want equity + stability.

For: Job seekersEquity: 0.1-0.5%
SERIES A+Month 18-36

Major Funding Rounds

Companies raise Series A, B, C rounds. These are established startups with proven business models. Great for later-stage investors and senior hires seeking stability.

For: VCs & senior hiresValuation: $50M-$1B+

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New Batch Companies

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Funding Announcements

Track seed, Series A, B, C rounds from YC companies. See who's leading rounds, valuations, and which sectors are getting funded.

Job Opportunities

Discover job openings at YC startups. From founding engineer roles to senior positions at well-funded companies. Apply before jobs are public.

News & Milestones

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Detailed profiles for every YC company: founder backgrounds, batch cohort, funding history, team size, and current status.

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