What we learned from 732+ YC applications
We've roasted hundreds of YC applications. Here's how scores break down by vertical — average score, where founders are strongest, and the weaknesses that show up again and again.
B2B SaaS
224 apps3.35/5 avg
AI/ML
172 apps3.42/5 avg
Developer Tools
53 apps3.31/5 avg
Enterprise Software
36 apps3.44/5 avg
Fintech
31 apps3.24/5 avg
API/Infrastructure
29 apps3.15/5 avg
Sales Tech
27 apps3.43/5 avg
Consumer Social
26 apps2.81/5 avg
Biotech
20 apps3.83/5 avg
Consumer Fintech
13 apps3.39/5 avg
Edtech
12 apps3.08/5 avg
Cybersecurity
11 apps3.61/5 avg
Data Analytics
11 apps3.12/5 avg
Digital Health
11 apps3.30/5 avg
Healthcare
10 apps3.05/5 avg
Hardware
9 apps3.29/5 avg
Gaming
8 apps3.31/5 avg
Hard Tech/Robotics
7 apps3.08/5 avg
Logistics/Supply Chain
7 apps3.97/5 avg
Climate/Energy
5 apps3.67/5 avg
Govtech
5 apps4.13/5 avg
Proptech/Real Estate
5 apps2.91/5 avg
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