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Y Combinator (Bio Track)

Vertical Specialist · 7% for $500K + $1.5M SAFE
B+

Good (B+) — Cohort Yield Grade

Y Combinator's biotech track within the broader YC program. Strong on technical biotech founder outcomes (Ginkgo Bioworks, Atomwise). Same terms as core YC; biotech-specific mentor network during program plus full YC alumni network access.

85
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Equity Terms Fairness
A
Founder Outcomes
A-
Mentor Quality
B+
Demo Day Yield
A-
Post-Program Network
A
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • YC biotech track since 2014
  • Same 7% for $500K terms as core YC
  • Ginkgo Bioworks alumni
  • Strong YC bio alumni network

/ Best for

Biotech founders seeking YC brand + alumni network with biotech-specific mentorship.

/ Watch out for

Same competitive acceptance as core YC. Bio-track-specific mentors lower density than IndieBio specialist program.