Y Combinator is one of the most influential organizations in Silicon Valley.
On Wednesday,YC graduated 65 startupsfrom its program, its largest class yet.
The room was wowed by pitch after pitch from companies likeSonalight,99dresses,ArkandSocialcam.
This demo day was different from previous ones, though.
The result was a world-class group of investors that most entrepreneurs would give their left foot to meet.
It was a feeding frenzy, with startups collecting funding commitments left and right.
These are phrases startups want to hear.
I asked several investors and YC founders why YC companies are currently in demand.
“We covet the opportunity to invest in these entrepreneurs in their early stages of growth.”
People who wouldn’t talk to me just 10 days before suddenly changed their minds."
YC’s track record is only getting stronger.
I’ve been to five YC demo days.
The most recent class was, in my opinion, the strongest I have ever seen.
That’s why I call Y Combinator a Disneyland for investors.
Think about the characteristics that define a Disney theme park.
It’s a destination that people worldwide want to visit.
The same applies to YC.
