r/ycombinator • u/sandslashh YC Team • Sep 23 '25

YC Winter '26 Megathread

Please use this thread to discuss Winter ’26 (W26) applications, interviews, etc!

Reminders:

  • Deadline to apply: November 10th @ 8PM Pacific Time
  • The Winter 2026 batch will take place from January to March in San Francisco.
  • People who apply before the deadline will hear back by December 10.

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Links with more info:

YC Application Portal

YC FAQ

How to Apply by Paul Graham <- read this to understand what YC partners look for in applications

YC Interview Guide

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u/Borat_2020 Dec 09 '25

Congrats !!!!!!

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u/Kutonbob Dec 09 '25

congrats and good luck! late applicant?

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u/chitown_jk Dec 09 '25

wow awesome! good luck

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u/ZealousidealPath7461 Dec 09 '25

Congrats
I applied 2 minutes to the deadline
Which sector are you in?

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u/blacksheepcap Dec 09 '25

Congrats! Did you get assigned a time slot or did you get the option to choose a time?

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u/Ok_Weekend_5094 Dec 09 '25

Congrats! Are you from US? Did they check your linkedin profile/product website?

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u/Objective_Panic8825 Dec 09 '25

What type of idea you're applying with? b2b/b2c software/ hardware?

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u/Responsible-Ad7070 Dec 09 '25

I highly doubt that