Blink

YC W22 · Active · Build fully functional apps with AI.

Competitors

Companies closest to Blink
Company	Category	Status	Program
x1Shared: anyone create, no-code, launchActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active	YCF24
Affinity LabsShared: full stack, builder, creatorNot statedAI	AI	Not stated	Antler2025

Adjacent

Companies next to Blink
Company	Category	Status	Program
RepaintShared: chatbot, builder, codingActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active	YCS23
FlootShared: no-code, hosting, describeActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active	YCS25
StarShared: no-code, describe, codingActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active	YCS22
SpecificShared: no-code, coding, letsActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active	YCF25
Quickchat AIShared: chatbot, website, designActiveAI	AI	Active	YCS18

Also from W22 in AI

All of W22

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Workflow86Agentic workflows for complex, long running business operationsActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active
AgaveAI Financial Operations for ConstructionActiveAI	AI	Active
AgencyAgency replaces traditional security and compliance headcount with AI.ActiveAI	AI	Active
AirworkOn-demand labour that's actually goodActiveAI	AI	Active
AndiAI Search for the Next GenerationActiveAI, Data, Devtools	AI, Data, Devtools	Active
Ankr HealthVirtualizing brick-mortar infrastructures of clinics w/ generative AIActiveAI	AI	Active

About Blink

Blink is the fastest way to build and launch web apps—no coding required. Our AI-powered platform lets anyone create full-stack apps in minutes: just describe what you want, and Blink handles design, database, backend, hosting, and authentication instantly. Apps are fully editable, remixable, and deploy with one click to a live site, including custom domains and monetization. Builders, startups, and creators use Blink to launch MVPs, internal tools, SaaS products, and websites up to 20× faster—no developers needed. Each app is shareable and remixable, powering viral growth. Blink is “Shopify for web apps,” making software creation as easy and fun as making a TikTok.

YC batch: W22 · Winter 2022
Status, per YC: Active
Category: AI, Developer tools
Team size: 1
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Checked: 34m ago

YC tags: SaaS, B2B, Chatbot, No-code, AI

Blink in W22: 398 companies, 44% AI

Blink: questions

Which YC batch was Blink in?

Blink was in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch (W22).

Is Blink still active?

Y Combinator lists Blink as active.

Where is Blink based?

Blink lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.

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