Y-Combinator Alternatives

Y-Combinator is described as 'Y Combinator (the company behind Hacker News) provides seed funding for startups. Seed funding is the earliest stage of venture funding. It pays your expenses while you’re getting started' and is an website. There are nine alternatives to Y-Combinator, not only websites but also apps for iPhone, SaaS, Android and Windows. The best Y-Combinator alternative is Gust Launch. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try AngelList or FrontFundr. Other great sites and apps similar to Y-Combinator are PitchBook, Bizplan, Icanpreneur and EquityZen.

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    Gust Launch is a SaaS platform that simplifies the process of starting and managing a high-growth startup. It offers a range of services covering legal, financial, accounting, and back-office functions.

    17 Gust Launch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Gust Launch is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Y-Combinator.

    • Gust Launch is the most popular commercial alternative to Y-Combinator.

    • Gust Launch is Paid and ProprietaryY-Combinator is Free and Proprietary
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    Access top deals through investor-led syndicates.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
     
    • AngelList is the most popular iPhone alternative to Y-Combinator.

    • AngelList is the most popular free alternative to Y-Combinator.

    • AngelList is Free and ProprietaryY-Combinator is also Free and Proprietary
  3. PitchBook icon
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    Introducing PitchBook Mobile. It’s the same great data, technology and service from the PitchBook Platform, now on your mobile device. Access vast amounts of information on the entire PE and VC landscape, including deal amounts, valuations, active investors, fund performance...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
    • PitchBook is the most popular Windows & Android alternative to Y-Combinator.

    • PitchBook is Paid and ProprietaryY-Combinator is Free and Proprietary
  4. FrontFundr icon
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    FrontFundr is a registered financial services firm that combines advanced compliance technology and digital media, under existing investment legislation, to give both new and seasoned investors ready access to stringently screened, market ready businesses—prepared and guided...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Bizplan icon
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    Bizplan is an encompassing business planning platform for startups powered by an intuitive drag-and-drop builder and including everything from financials, forecasting and tracking to sharing of professional, print-ready business plans.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Icanpreneur icon
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    Icanpreneur is your trusted, always-on co-founder who thinks alongside you, anticipates your next move, and helps you navigate the chaos of building a start-up business.

    5 Icanpreneur alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. EquityZen icon
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    EquityZen connects shareholders of private companies with investors seeking alternative investments.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Onevest icon
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    Onevest is one of the leading startup investing marketplaces with the largest ecosystem of entrepreneurs. As of now, Onevest has over 60,000 entrepreneurs and 15,000 investors registered.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. EquityOwl icon
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    EquityOwl allows startups and entrepreneurs to trade equity for services and talent. This free platform allows startups to 'hire' talented professionals (even without funding). This allows bootstrapped startups to focus on growth instead of paying salaries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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