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Rize for YC Resource Hub
Resources to
Level Up your
YC Application
Your go-to hub for all things YC - whether you're writing your application, giving an interview, or are simply curious to learn more about one of the greatest startup programs: Y Combinator
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Start here: Your YC Resource Library
Start here: Your YC Resource Library
Not sure where to begin? Here’s everything to boost your YC journey!
Learn from YC Alumni
Learn from YC Alumni
Learn from YC Alumni
Watch past sessions & RSVP for upcoming talks-real stories, insights from founders who’ve been part of YC.
Watch past sessions & RSVP for upcoming talks-real stories, insights from founders who’ve been part of YC.
Watch past sessions & RSVP for upcoming talks-real stories, insights from founders who’ve been part of YC.
Refine your YC Application
Refine your YC Application
Refine your YC Application
Curated articles, guides, and playbooks with practical tips to sharpen every section of your YC app.
Curated articles, guides, and playbooks with practical tips to sharpen every section of your YC app.
Curated articles, guides, and playbooks with practical tips to sharpen every section of your YC app.
More YC Essentials
More YC Essentials
More YC Essentials
Check out successful application samples, prepare for your YC interview and learn about life at YCombinator.
Check out successful application samples, prepare for your YC interview and learn about life at YCombinator.
Check out successful application samples, prepare for your YC interview and learn about life at YCombinator.
Got a call from YC?
Got a call from YC?
Got a call from YC?
Book a practice interview with a YC alum. Rehearse the 10-minute drill & get personalised feedback.
Book a practice interview with a YC alum. Rehearse the 10-minute drill & get personalised feedback.
Book a practice interview with a YC alum. Rehearse the 10-minute drill & get personalised feedback.
YC Application Review
YC Application Review
YC Application Review
Submit your application to get personalised feedback from expert mentors.
Submit your application to get personalised feedback from expert mentors.
Make Your YC Application Stand Out with Expert Feedback!
Make Your YC Application Stand Out with Expert Feedback!
Detailed & actionable feedback
Trained on 1000+ reviews by experts
Instant feedback on your application
Personalised feedback specific to your startup
Detailed and actionable suggestions
Experts who have reviewed 1,000+ YC applications
Make Your YC Application Stand Out with Expert Feedback!
Detailed & actionable feedback
Trained on 1000+ reviews by experts
Instant feedback on your application
Personalised feedback specific to your startup
Detailed and actionable suggestions
Experts who have reviewed 1,000+ YC applications
L&D Sessions
Stay ahead with our exclusive L&D sessions conducted by industry experts.
L&D Sessions
Stay ahead with our exclusive L&D sessions conducted by industry experts.
L&D Sessions
Stay ahead with our exclusive L&D sessions conducted by industry experts.
Refine your YC Application
Refine your YC Application
Curated articles, guides, and playbooks with practical tips to sharpen every section of your YC application
Curated articles, guides, and playbooks with practical tips to sharpen every section of your YC application
Y Combinator Application Guide
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Yurii Rebryk,
Fluently YC W2024
How to get into YC: Pre-product & Pre-revenue
Detailed guide on how to ace your YC application despite being in the pre-product and pre-revenue stage.
Lago
YC S21
YC Application -
Breakdown
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Nick Rausenbush,
Shogun YC Alum W18
YC application tips from a first-time applicant who “barely” made it
Some helpful reflections and tips for those who are thinking of applying to Y Combinator.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
Official Guide: How to Apply to
Y Combinator
Official guide from Y Combinator.
Y Combinator
How to write an outstanding
Y Combinator application: A YC Founder’s Guide
Comprehensive guide to write the perfect YC Application.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
YC application reverse engineering
This step-by-step guide will offer expert advice on how to distinguish yourself from the Competition.
Standuply
Startup Playbook for YC Founders
A Startup playbook curating essential advice from Experts and YC Partners.
Sam Altman,
CEO, OpenAI
YC's Essential Startup
Advice
The Pocket Guide of Essential YC Advice for Startups.
Y Combinator
How we got into Y Combinator and what we've learned on our journey
A Breakdown of the Demodesk's YC Journey.
Demodesk
YC W19
Y Combinator Application Guide
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Yurii Rebryk,
Fluently YC W2024
How to get into YC: Pre-product & Pre-revenue
Detailed guide on how to ace your YC application despite being in the pre-product and pre-revenue stage.
Lago
YC S21
YC Application -
Breakdown
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Nick Rausenbush,
Shogun YC Alum W18
YC application tips from a first-time applicant who “barely” made it
Some helpful reflections and tips for those who are thinking of applying to Y Combinator.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
Y Combinator
Application GuideA step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Yurii Rebryk,
Fluently YC W2024
How to get into YC: Pre-product & Pre-revenue
Detailed guide on how to ace your YC application despite being in the pre-product and pre-revenue stage.
Lago
YC S21
How to get into YC: Pre-product & Pre-revenue
Detailed guide on how to ace your YC application despite being in the pre-product and pre-revenue stage.
Lago
YC S21
YC Application - Breakdown
A step-by-step guide to the core components that YC values the most, demystifying the selection criteria and more.
Nick Rausenbush,
Shogun YC Alum W18
YC application tips from a first-time applicant who “barely” made it
Some helpful reflections and tips for those who are thinking of applying to Y Combinator.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
Official Guide: How to Apply to Y Combinator
Official guide from Y Combinator.
Y Combinator
How to write an outstanding
Y Combinator application: A YC Founder’s Guide
Comprehensive guide to write the perfect YC Application.
Daniel Kang,
Flowbo YC Alum S21
YC application reverse engineering
This step-by-step guide will offer expert advice on how to distinguish yourself from the Competition.
Standuply
Startup Playbook for YC Founders
A Startup playbook curating essential advice from Experts and YC Partners.
Sam Altman,
CEO, OpenAI
YC's Essential Startup Advice
The Pocket Guide of Essential YC Advice for Startups.
Y Combinator
How we got into Y Combinator and what we've learned on our journey
A Breakdown of the Demodesk's YC Journey.
Demodesk
YC W19
Ready with your YC Application?
Ready with your YC Application?
Ready with your YC Application?
More YC Essentials
Get inspired by successful YC applications, practice for your interview, and learn what it’s like to be at Y Combinator.
Magic Bell,
YC W21Hana Mohan, Founder
Basedash,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Virtually,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Goodly,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Open Phone,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Hyperlink,
YC W20Hana Mohan, Founder
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Magic Bell,
YC W21Hana Mohan, Founder
Basedash,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Virtually,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Goodly,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Open Phone,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Hyperlink,
YC W20Hana Mohan, Founder
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More YC Essentials
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Magic Bell,
YC W21Hana Mohan, Founder
Basedash,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Virtually,
YC S20Hana Mohan, Founder
Goodly,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Open Phone,
YC S18Hana Mohan, Founder
Hyperlink,
YC W20Hana Mohan, Founder
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14 success stories that started right here
14 success stories
that started right here
14 success stories that started right here
Rize helped 14 founders sharpen their stories, pitch stronger, and get accepted to YC. Are you next?
Rize helped 12 founders sharpen their stories, pitch stronger,and get accepted to YC. Are you next?
Rize helped 14 founders sharpen their stories, pitch stronger, and get accepted to YC. Are you next?
Pipeshift
Arko C
Tensorfuse
Agam Jain
Backdrop
Akanksha Singh
Ragas
Jithin James
SuperKalam
Aseem Gupta
CodeAnt
Amartya Jha
Crustdata
Abhilash Chowdhary
Giga ML
Varun Vummadi
Retape
Shubham Rana
SuperAPI
Adithya Kavuluru
Shelf
Vedant Kumar
Truffle AI
Shaunak Srivastava
Bolna
Prateek Sachan
Redapto
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Tensorfuse
Agam Jain
Backdrop
Akanksha Singh
Ragas
Jithin James
SuperKalam
Aseem Gupta
CodeAnt
Amartya Jha
Crustdata
Abhilash Chowdhary
Giga ML
Varun Vummadi
Retape
Shubham Rana
SuperAPI
Adithya Kavuluru
Shelf
Vedant Kumar
Truffle AI
Shaunak Srivastava
Bolna
Prateek Sachan
Redapto
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Tensorfuse
Agam Jain
Backdrop
Akanksha Singh
Ragas
Jithin James
SuperKalam
Aseem Gupta
CodeAnt
Amartya Jha
Crustdata
Abhilash Chowdhary
Giga ML
Varun Vummadi
Retape
Shubham Rana
SuperAPI
Adithya Kavuluru
Shelf
Vedant Kumar
Truffle AI
Shaunak Srivastava
Bolna
Prateek Sachan
Redapto
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Tensorfuse
Agam Jain
Backdrop
Akanksha Singh
Ragas
Jithin James
SuperKalam
Aseem Gupta
CodeAnt
Amartya Jha
Crustdata
Abhilash Chowdhary
Giga ML
Varun Vummadi
Retape
Shubham Rana
SuperAPI
Adithya Kavuluru
Shelf
Vedant Kumar
Truffle AI
Shaunak Srivastava
Bolna
Prateek Sachan
Redapto
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Tensorfuse
Agam Jain
Backdrop
Akanksha Singh
Ragas
Jithin James
SuperKalam
Aseem Gupta
CodeAnt
Amartya Jha
Crustdata
Abhilash Chowdhary
Giga ML
Varun Vummadi
Retape
Shubham Rana
SuperAPI
Adithya Kavuluru
Shelf
Vedant Kumar
Truffle AI
Shaunak Srivastava
Bolna
Prateek Sachan
Redapto
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Tensorfuse
Agam Jain
Backdrop
Akanksha Singh
Ragas
Jithin James
SuperKalam
Aseem Gupta
CodeAnt
Amartya Jha
Crustdata
Abhilash Chowdhary
Giga ML
Varun Vummadi
Retape
Shubham Rana
SuperAPI
Adithya Kavuluru
Shelf
Vedant Kumar
Truffle AI
Shaunak Srivastava
Bolna
Prateek Sachan
Redapto
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Tensorfuse
Agam Jain
Backdrop
Akanksha Singh
Ragas
Jithin James
SuperKalam
Aseem Gupta
CodeAnt
Amartya Jha
Crustdata
Abhilash Chowdhary
Giga ML
Varun Vummadi
Retape
Shubham Rana
SuperAPI
Adithya Kavuluru
Shelf
Vedant Kumar
Truffle AI
Shaunak Srivastava
Bolna
Prateek Sachan
Redapto
Anirudh Pupneja
Pipeshift
Arko C
Tensorfuse
Agam Jain
Backdrop
Akanksha Singh
Ragas
Jithin James
SuperKalam
Aseem Gupta
CodeAnt
Amartya Jha
Crustdata
Abhilash Chowdhary
Giga ML
Varun Vummadi
Retape
Shubham Rana
SuperAPI
Adithya Kavuluru
Shelf
Vedant Kumar
Truffle AI
Shaunak Srivastava
Bolna
Prateek Sachan
Redapto
Anirudh Pupneja
Got a Call from YC?
Book a practice session with one of our YC Alumni to prepare for the interview
Got a Call from YC?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cost of this program?
What's covered in the L&D sessions?
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What is the Y Combinator Winter 2026 batch?
What is Razorpay Rize?
Does the "Rize for YC" program guarantee a spot in "Razorpay Rize”?
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What is the last date to register for the Rize for YC application review?
How does “Rize for YC” help founders who are applying to the YC?
Is there a selection criterion for the program?
What is the cost of this program?
What's covered in the L&D sessions?
Are there success stories of founders who have been part of “Rize for YC” and got accepted into YC?
What is the Y Combinator Winter 2026 batch?
What is Razorpay Rize?
Does the "Rize for YC" program guarantee a spot in "Razorpay Rize”?
Who is eligible to apply for the “Rize for YC” program?
What is the last date to register for the Rize for YC application review?
How does “Rize for YC” help founders who are applying to the YC?
Is there a selection criterion for the program?
What is the cost of this program?
What's covered in the L&D sessions?
Are there success stories of founders who have been part of “Rize for YC” and got accepted into YC?
What is the Y Combinator Winter 2026 batch?
What is Razorpay Rize?
Does the "Rize for YC" program guarantee a spot in "Razorpay Rize”?
Razorpay Rize, launched in 2021, is a startup program designed to empower founders on their startup journey with vibrant communities, dedicated programs, and incorporation services.
Rize features three distinct founder communities:
- Rize Tech+ empowers early-stage tech founders.
- Rize D2C+ supports early to growth-stage founders in the D2C, eCommerce, and Retail space.
- Rize Xport+ is built for founders who are building in India and exporting to the world across tech, services, and consumer brands.
All three communities offer access to founder networks, curated deals, industry expert insights, and more.
Rize provides seamless company registration services for popular business entities such as Private Limited, LLP, and OPC, along with dedicated tools and resources.
In addition, Rize offers all-inclusive programs such as Rize for YC and Rize Pitch Perfect. Rize for YC assists founders in crafting quality applications for Y Combinator. This program includes L&D sessions, application reviews, curated resources, and mock interviews. Rize Pitch Perfect is an all-inclusive program to help you learn the best way to tell your story, build a winning deck, and refine it to keep the investors hooked right from the first slide.
At its core, Rize aims to become the most-loved startup program in India.
Disclaimer: Rize Company Registration is offered through dedicated partners, ensuring all legal aspects are meticulously handled.
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RIZE COMMUNITIES
TESTIMONIALS
CITY-WISE COMPANY
REGISTRATION
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Razorpay Software Limited, 1st Floor, SJR Cyber, 22 Laskar Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bengaluru, 560030, Karnataka, India CIN: U72200KA2013PLC097389 © Razorpay 2025 All Rights Reserved Razorpay Software Limited (formerly known as Razorpay Software Private Limited) is an RBI Authorised Online Payment Aggregator
Razorpay Rize, launched in 2021, is a startup program designed to empower founders on their startup journey with vibrant communities, dedicated programs, and incorporation services.
Rize features three distinct founder communities:
- Rize Tech+ empowers early-stage tech founders.
- Rize D2C+ supports early to growth-stage founders in the D2C, eCommerce, and Retail space.
- Rize Xport+ is built for founders who are building in India and exporting to the world across tech, services, and consumer brands.
All three communities offer access to founder networks, curated deals, industry expert insights, and more.
Rize provides seamless company registration services for popular business entities such as Private Limited, LLP, and OPC, along with dedicated tools and resources.
In addition, Rize offers all-inclusive programs such as Rize for YC and Rize Pitch Perfect. Rize for YC assists founders in crafting quality applications for Y Combinator. This program includes L&D sessions, application reviews, curated resources, and mock interviews. Rize Pitch Perfect is an all-inclusive program to help you learn the best way to tell your story, build a winning deck, and refine it to keep the investors hooked right from the first slide.
At its core, Rize aims to become the most-loved startup program in India.
Disclaimer: Rize Company Registration is offered through dedicated partners, ensuring all legal aspects are meticulously handled.
COMPANY REGISTRATION
RIZE COMMUNITIES
TESTIMONIALS
CITY-WISE COMPANY
REGISTRATION
FIND US ONLINE
REGD. OFFICE ADDRESS
Razorpay Software Limited, 1st Floor, SJR Cyber, 22 Laskar Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bengaluru, 560030, Karnataka, India CIN: U72200KA2013PLC097389 © Razorpay 2025 All Rights Reserved Razorpay Software Limited (formerly known as Razorpay Software Private Limited) is an RBI Authorised Online Payment Aggregator
Razorpay Rize, launched in 2021, is a startup program designed to empower founders on their startup journey with vibrant communities, dedicated programs, and incorporation services.
Rize features three distinct founder communities:
- Rize Tech+ empowers early-stage tech founders.
- Rize D2C+ supports early to growth-stage founders in the D2C, eCommerce, and Retail space.
- Rize Xport+ is built for founders who are building in India and exporting to the world across tech, services, and consumer brands.
All three communities offer access to founder networks, curated deals, industry expert insights, and more.
Rize provides seamless company registration services for popular business entities such as Private Limited, LLP, and OPC, along with dedicated tools and resources.
In addition, Rize offers all-inclusive programs such as Rize for YC and Rize Pitch Perfect. Rize for YC assists founders in crafting quality applications for Y Combinator. This program includes L&D sessions, application reviews, curated resources, and mock interviews. Rize Pitch Perfect is an all-inclusive program to help you learn the best way to tell your story, build a winning deck, and refine it to keep the investors hooked right from the first slide.
At its core, Rize aims to become the most-loved startup program in India.
Disclaimer: Rize Company Registration is offered through dedicated partners, ensuring all legal aspects are meticulously handled.
COMPANY REGISTRATION
RIZE COMMUNITIES
TESTIMONIALS
CITY-WISE COMPANY
REGISTRATION
FIND US ONLINE
REGD. OFFICE ADDRESS
Razorpay Software Limited, 1st Floor, SJR Cyber, 22 Laskar Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bengaluru, 560030, Karnataka, India CIN: U72200KA2013PLC097389 © Razorpay 2025 All Rights Reserved Razorpay Software Limited (formerly known as Razorpay Software Private Limited) is an RBI Authorised Online Payment Aggregator