YC Winter 2018

146 companies · 26% AI · 5 data · 18 devtools · started Jan 2018

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VantaVanta, the proven leader in automated compliance helping startups…YC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherPublic

GrowwMaking financial services simple, transparent and delightful.YC W18BengaluruStartup →Developer tools

ReplitCollaborative in-browser IDEYC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

NewfrontModern insurance brokerage.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Developer toolsAcquired

SqreenSqreen is the application security platform for the modern enterpriseYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

HelloverifyHelloverify is a background screening platform (Checkr for India).YC W18NoidaStartup →Other

AspireAll-in-one Finance OS for businessesYC W18SingaporeStartup →Other

Modern HealthA mental health benefits platform for employers.YC W18BostonStartup →Other

CaptivateIQAgile commission software to design, deploy & adapt commission plans.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

BioRender'Figma/Canva for scientists’YC W18TorontoStartup →AIAcquired

Memora HealthDigitize and Automate Complex Care WorkflowsYC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

SuperSuper is the first and leading Indonesian social commerce platformYC W18SurabayaStartup →AI

VeriffVeriff is a global AI-native identity platform building trust onlineYC W18TallinnStartup →Other

PelagoThe world's first digital clinic for substance use managementYC W18New York CityStartup →OtherAcquired

Evry HealthBetter health insurance for mid-size companiesYC W18DallasStartup →Other

SimetrikNo code enterprise SaaS for financial control automation.YC W18BogotáStartup →Other

SafetyWingHealth insurance for remote teamsYC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

ErudiFiDigital financial services for students in Southeast AsiaYC W18SingaporeStartup →OtherAcquired

Qulture.RocksThe people, management, and culture operating system for your startup.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

AeronesRobotics for wind turbine maintenance.YC W18RigaStartup →AI

Observe.AIContact center AI platform.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

RunaAutomating payroll for Latin America.YC W18Mexico CityStartup →AI

AcelyEvery student's AI coach for college readinessYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AIAcquired

ClearBrainCausal Analytics for Growth TeamsYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

Jasper.aiJasper is a leader in creating content using Artificial IntelligenceYC W18AustinStartup →AI

FondoBookkeeping, tax, & tax credits on autopilot for 2,000+ startupsYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

PromiseBetter payment systems for governments and the communities they serve.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

Weekend (fmr. Volley)AI games and entertainment on TVYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AIAcquired

ZyperRecreating social networks for brands.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

YouTeamWe make it easy for startups to hire engineers.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

SRTXPowering a better future for textiles.YC W18TorontoStartup →Other

CoinTrackerThe gold standard in cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and taxesYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AIAcquired

NaborlyA credit bureau for the renting generation.YC W18TorontoStartup →OtherAcquired

Bear Flag RoboticsAutonomous driving technology for farm tractors.YC W18New York CityStartup →AI

NuvocargoYour AI partner for North America truckload freightYC W18New York CityStartup →Developer tools

Treasury PrimeEmbedded banking software platform and marketplaceYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

Proven GroupPROVEN is using AI, data and personalization to disrupt CPGYC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

MojoMobile app for creating pro-quality social media videosYC W18ParisStartup →Developer tools

ShogunShogun empowers brands to create exceptional ecommerce experience.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

SubstackA place for independent writing.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

QuantstampSecurity auditing for Web3YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

Let's Do ThisThe online company that gets everyone offlineYC W18LondonStartup →Other

OpenSeaThis isn't just a marketplace; we're shaping the future of digital…YC W18New York CityStartup →AI

SpellbrushMaking Anime RealYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

SwayableSwayable predicts consumer opinion and the impact of contentYC W18New York CityStartup →OtherAcquired

LawyawAutomating document-based workflowsYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AIAcquired

EdwinEdwin is virtual English tutor - an AI-powered service for learning…YC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

MedumoWe manage patient instructions for hospitalsYC W18BostonStartup →Other

AnjunaAnjuna enabled organizations to trust any infrastructureYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

AssemblyCreate remarkable client experiencesYC W18New York CityStartup →AI

Tilt (f.k.a. Delphia)An AI startup in Y Combinator's Winter 2018 batch, based in Toronto.YC W18TorontoStartup →Other

ArchFormReplacing orthodontic braces with our clear aligner and softwareYC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

PulseWe're crowdsourced Gartner so IT executives can learn directly from…YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Developer toolsAcquired

CodeStreamCodeStream is a Developer Collaboration Platform designed to…YC W18New York CityStartup →DataAcquired

DataformManage data in Snowflake, BigQuery, and RedshiftYC W18LondonStartup →OtherAcquired

MayhemMayhem is the easiest way to play with your gaming community.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

SquadSquad is an app for live communities to have shared experiences…YC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

onederfulDental Insurance APIYC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

Culture BiosciencesWe grow cells for biotech companies.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

SliteThe self-maintaining knowledge baseYC W18BerlinStartup →DataAcquired

Glimpse K12Glimpse eliminates ineffective spending in schools.YC W18HuntsvilleStartup →AIAcquired

Jido MapsTurn your data into a deployed computer vision modelYC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

SnackpassOrder ahead at restaurants and get rewards with friends.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

GainfulPersonalized Performance NutritionYC W18New York CityStartup →Other

SourcifySourcify helps brands manufacture products in Asia.YC W18Salt Lake CityStartup →Other

Players' LoungeWin money betting on yourself playing AAA video gamesYC W18New York CityStartup →Other

MeitreOpentable for the world's top restaurants; we help them increase…YC W18San FranciscoStartup →AIAcquiredSepsis ScoutWearables and AI to predict and prevent sepsis outside the hospitalYC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

SwipehouseMeet other creators. Get daily matches. Find brand deals.YC W18BostonStartup →Other

Sixfold BioscienceDelivering RNA therapies.YC W18LondonStartup →Other

NEXGENTA startup in Y Combinator's Winter 2018 batch, based in San Francisco.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

Evolve (makers of Podcast App & Rest)Rest is an AI sleep coach that helps you fix your sleep for good,…YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

PsylarisPsychotherapy through autonomous and personalized VR-sessions.YC W18MaastrichtStartup →Other

ZBioticsZBiotics makes genetically engineered probiotics.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

Dear BrightlyDear Brightly makes personalized prescription skincare products,…YC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

LUS BrandsHair care products for curly hair.YC W18TorontoStartup →Other

Tarjimly (acquired)Translating for HumanityYC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

TributiTax filing automation for individuals in Latam.YC W18AntioquiaStartup →AI

Orangewood LabsOrangewood builds amazing robots that people want.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

Look After My BillsPersonal fintech - we optimise your bills, every year, automatically.YC W18EnglandStartup →Developer toolsAcquired

NewCraftUniversal API for HR & PayrollYC W18RemoteStartup →Other

BeanstalkGreat tasting produce, farmed around the cornerYC W18WashingtonStartup →Other

Blueberry Pediatrics24/7 pediatric clinic in every family's living roomYC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

FidoCure®FidoCure® is the leader in Precision Medicine for Canine Oncology.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

MacromoltekComputational antibody designYC W18AustinStartup →DataBiobot AnalyticsPopulation health analytics powered by wastewater.YC W18BostonStartup →AI

Cognition IPFlat-fee patent & trademark counsel with top firm resultsYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

AlgoSurg IncSurgical AI for medical device companies: Patient scan to robot-ready…YC W18MHStartup →Other

Glowing.ioUnified, enterprise messaging platform for leading brands of the worldYC W18Las VegasStartup →AI

DraftbitBuild mobile apps, web apps, and games with AI. Start for free.YC W18ChicagoStartup →Other

NectomeHuman whole body end-of-life preservation for later revival.YC W18PortlandStartup →Other

Avro Life ScienceSkin patches for generic drug delivery.YC W18WaterlooStartup →Other

Lucy Goods, IncLucy’s mission is to reduce tobacco-related harm to zero. We provide…YC W18Los AngelesStartup →AI

PreciousAI to curate your baby photosYC W18San FranciscoStartup →Other

Vena MedicalVena Medical is providing physicians with the world's smallest camera…YC W18KitchenerStartup →Other

AesculaTechResponsive materials, better lives.YC W18Los AngelesStartup →AI

Persephone BiosciencesWe are using the gut microbiome to end cancer.YC W18San DiegoStartup →Other

tEQuitabletEQuitable's mission is to create work culture that works for everyoneYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AI

Observant AIiPhone-based driver monitoring for commercial fleets.YC W18San FranciscoStartup →OtherAcquired

FlintoMexico's digital walletYC W18Mexico CityStartup →

Company	Category	Status
VantaVanta, the proven leader in automated compliance helping startups…team of 700led by SequoiaActiveAI	AI	Active
GrowwMaking financial services simple, transparent and delightful.team of 1.1kpublicPublicOther	Other	Public
ReplitCollaborative in-browser IDEteam of 6522 open rolesActiveDevtools	Devtools	Active
NewfrontModern insurance brokerage.team of 800YC top companyAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
SqreenSqreen is the application security platform for the modern enterpriseteam of 120YC top companyAcquiredDevtools	Devtools	Acquired
HelloverifyHelloverify is a background screening platform (Checkr for India).team of 600hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
AspireAll-in-one Finance OS for businessesteam of 500hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
Modern HealthA mental health benefits platform for employers.team of 375hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
CaptivateIQAgile commission software to design, deploy & adapt commission plans.team of 280hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
BioRender'Figma/Canva for scientists’team of 250hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
Memora HealthDigitize and Automate Complex Care Workflowsteam of 115acquiredAcquiredAI	AI	Acquired
SuperSuper is the first and leading Indonesian social commerce platformteam of 1kActiveOther	Other	Active
VeriffVeriff is a global AI-native identity platform building trust onlineteam of 600ActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active
PelagoThe world's first digital clinic for substance use managementteam of 180hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
Evry HealthBetter health insurance for mid-size companiesteam of 87acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
SimetrikNo code enterprise SaaS for financial control automation.team of 350ActiveOther	Other	Active
SafetyWingHealth insurance for remote teamsteam of 130hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
ErudiFiDigital financial services for students in Southeast Asiateam of 882 programsActiveOther	Other	Active
Qulture.RocksThe people, management, and culture operating system for your startup.team of 70acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
AeronesRobotics for wind turbine maintenance.team of 250ActiveOther	Other	Active
Observe.AIContact center AI platform.team of 240ActiveAI	AI	Active
RunaAutomating payroll for Latin America.team of 100hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
AcelyEvery student's AI coach for college readinessteam of 302 programsActiveAI	AI	Active
ClearBrainCausal Analytics for Growth Teamsteam of 10acquiredAcquiredAI, Data	AI, Data	Acquired
Jasper.aiJasper is a leader in creating content using Artificial Intelligenceteam of 195ActiveAI	AI	Active
FondoBookkeeping, tax, & tax credits on autopilot for 2,000+ startupsteam of 80hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
PromiseBetter payment systems for governments and the communities they serve.team of 80hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
Weekend (fmr. Volley)AI games and entertainment on TVteam of 80hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
ZyperRecreating social networks for brands.team of 35acquiredAcquiredAI	AI	Acquired
YouTeamWe make it easy for startups to hire engineers.team of 34acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
SRTXPowering a better future for textiles.team of 150ActiveOther	Other	Active
CoinTrackerThe gold standard in cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and taxesteam of 70hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
NaborlyA credit bureau for the renting generation.team of 25acquiredAcquiredAI	AI	Acquired
Bear Flag RoboticsAutonomous driving technology for farm tractors.YC top companyteam of 10AcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
NuvocargoYour AI partner for North America truckload freightteam of 100ActiveAI	AI	Active
Treasury PrimeEmbedded banking software platform and marketplaceteam of 100ActiveDevtools	Devtools	Active
Proven GroupPROVEN is using AI, data and personalization to disrupt CPGteam of 40hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
MojoMobile app for creating pro-quality social media videosteam of 20acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
ShogunShogun empowers brands to create exceptional ecommerce experience.team of 90ActiveDevtools	Devtools	Active
SubstackA place for independent writing.team of 90ActiveOther	Other	Active
QuantstampSecurity auditing for Web3team of 80ActiveOther	Other	Active
Let's Do ThisThe online company that gets everyone offlineteam of 75ActiveOther	Other	Active
OpenSeaThis isn't just a marketplace; we're shaping the future of digital…team of 75ActiveOther	Other	Active
SpellbrushMaking Anime Realteam of 30hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
SwayableSwayable predicts consumer opinion and the impact of contentteam of 30hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
LawyawAutomating document-based workflowsteam of 15acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
EdwinEdwin is virtual English tutor - an AI-powered service for learning…team of 14acquiredAcquiredAI	AI	Acquired
MedumoWe manage patient instructions for hospitalsteam of 12acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
AnjunaAnjuna enabled organizations to trust any infrastructureteam of 55ActiveOther	Other	Active
AssemblyCreate remarkable client experiencesteam of 25hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
Tilt (f.k.a. Delphia)An AI startup in Y Combinator's Winter 2018 batch, based in Toronto.team of 25hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
ArchFormReplacing orthodontic braces with our clear aligner and softwareteam of 23hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
PulseWe're crowdsourced Gartner so IT executives can learn directly from…team of 11acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
CodeStreamCodeStream is a Developer Collaboration Platform designed to…team of 10acquiredAcquiredDevtools	Devtools	Acquired
DataformManage data in Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshiftteam of 10acquiredAcquiredData	Data	Acquired
MayhemMayhem is the easiest way to play with your gaming community.team of 10acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
SquadSquad is an app for live communities to have shared experiences…team of 10acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
onederfulDental Insurance APIacquired2 programsAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
Culture BiosciencesWe grow cells for biotech companies.team of 40ActiveOther	Other	Active
SliteThe self-maintaining knowledge baseteam of 40ActiveAI	AI	Active
Glimpse K12Glimpse eliminates ineffective spending in schools.team of 6acquiredAcquiredData	Data	Acquired
Jido MapsTurn your data into a deployed computer vision modelteam of 6acquiredAcquiredAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Acquired
SnackpassOrder ahead at restaurants and get rewards with friends.team of 38ActiveOther	Other	Active
GainfulPersonalized Performance Nutritionteam of 30ActiveOther	Other	Active
SourcifySourcify helps brands manufacture products in Asia.team of 15hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
Players' LoungeWin money betting on yourself playing AAA video gamesteam of 13hiringActiveOther	Other	Active
MeitreOpentable for the world's top restaurants; we help them increase…team of 92 programsActiveOther	Other	Active
Sepsis ScoutWearables and AI to predict and prevent sepsis outside the hospitalteam of 5acquiredAcquiredAI	AI	Acquired
SwipehouseMeet other creators. Get daily matches. Find brand deals.team of 5acquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
Sixfold BioscienceDelivering RNA therapies.team of 27ActiveOther	Other	Active
NEXGENTA startup in Y Combinator's Winter 2018 batch, based in San Francisco.team of 25ActiveOther	Other	Active
Evolve (makers of Podcast App & Rest)Rest is an AI sleep coach that helps you fix your sleep for good,…team of 23ActiveAI	AI	Active
PsylarisPsychotherapy through autonomous and personalized VR-sessions.team of 23ActiveOther	Other	Active
ZBioticsZBiotics makes genetically engineered probiotics.team of 22ActiveOther	Other	Active
Dear BrightlyDear Brightly makes personalized prescription skincare products,…acquiredteam of 3AcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
LUS BrandsHair care products for curly hair.team of 20ActiveOther	Other	Active
Tarjimly (acquired)Translating for Humanityteam of 20ActiveOther	Other	Active
TributiTax filing automation for individuals in Latam.team of 20ActiveOther	Other	Active
Orangewood LabsOrangewood builds amazing robots that people want.team of 8hiringActiveAI	AI	Active
Look After My BillsPersonal fintech - we optimise your bills, every year, automatically.acquiredteam of 2AcquiredOther	Other	Acquired
NewCraftUniversal API for HR & Payrollacquiredteam of 2AcquiredDevtools	Devtools	Acquired
BeanstalkGreat tasting produce, farmed around the cornerteam of 15ActiveOther	Other	Active
Blueberry Pediatrics24/7 pediatric clinic in every family's living roomteam of 15ActiveOther	Other	Active
FidoCure®FidoCure® is the leader in Precision Medicine for Canine Oncology.team of 14ActiveOther	Other	Active
MacromoltekComputational antibody designteam of 14ActiveAI	AI	Active
Biobot AnalyticsPopulation health analytics powered by wastewater.team of 12ActiveData	Data	Active
Cognition IPFlat-fee patent & trademark counsel with top firm resultsteam of 12ActiveAI	AI	Active
AlgoSurg IncSurgical AI for medical device companies: Patient scan to robot-ready…team of 32 programsActiveAI	AI	Active
Glowing.ioUnified, enterprise messaging platform for leading brands of the worldteam of 11ActiveOther	Other	Active
DraftbitBuild mobile apps, web apps, and games with AI. Start for free.team of 10ActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active
NectomeHuman whole body end-of-life preservation for later revival.team of 9ActiveOther	Other	Active
Avro Life ScienceSkin patches for generic drug delivery.team of 8ActiveOther	Other	Active
Lucy Goods, IncLucy’s mission is to reduce tobacco-related harm to zero. We provide…team of 7ActiveOther	Other	Active
PreciousAI to curate your baby photosteam of 7ActiveAI	AI	Active
Vena MedicalVena Medical is providing physicians with the world's smallest camera…team of 7ActiveOther	Other	Active
AesculaTechResponsive materials, better lives.team of 6ActiveOther	Other	Active
Persephone BiosciencesWe are using the gut microbiome to end cancer.team of 6ActiveAI	AI	Active
tEQuitabletEQuitable's mission is to create work culture that works for everyoneteam of 6ActiveOther	Other	Active
Observant AIiPhone-based driver monitoring for commercial fleets.team of 5ActiveAI	AI	Active
FlintoMexico's digital walletacquiredAcquiredOther	Other	Acquired

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