Y Combinator
Y Combinator Startup Accelerator — late Winter 2027 applications
Check provider deadline
The regular 2 November, 20:00 Pacific deadline has passed. YC expressly continues to accept late applications, without promising response timing. Winter runs January–March in San Francisco. Nigerian founders can apply through the worldwide route; accepted companies must meet YC incorporation requirements and founders must attend in person. No final late-application cutoff is stated.
Eligibility
Startup founders able to participate in person and satisfy visa/incorporation requirements. YC invests in US, Canadian, Cayman or Singapore corporations; accepted foreign entities may need a parent-company restructuring.
Funding, pay and costs
Equity investment, not a grant: USD500,000 through two SAFEs, including USD125,000 for 7% plus USD375,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE. Further dilution applies; read the deal.