Y Combinator is accepting applications for its Winter 2027 batch, with a deadline of November 2, 2026 at 8pm PT and decisions returned by December 11, 2026. The batch runs January to March 2027 in San Francisco, with a standard $500,000 investment for accepted companies.
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Y Combinator opens Winter 2027 batch applications, deadline Nov 2
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Apply before November 2 even if your product is early; YC weighs founder quality over polish, and applying costs only time.
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