What we learned from 1,303+ 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.
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YC Roaster AI scores, not YC admissions odds.
B2B SaaS
361 apps3.52/5 avg
AI/ML
315 apps3.52/5 avg
Fintech
87 apps3.54/5 avg
Developer Tools
79 apps3.57/5 avg
Enterprise Software
70 apps3.61/5 avg
API/Infrastructure
47 apps3.57/5 avg
Sales Tech
35 apps3.48/5 avg
Consumer Social
31 apps2.83/5 avg
Edtech
26 apps3.29/5 avg
Cybersecurity
20 apps3.74/5 avg
Digital Health
18 apps3.38/5 avg
Hard Tech/Robotics
18 apps3.03/5 avg
Consumer Fintech
17 apps3.37/5 avg
Hardware
17 apps3.40/5 avg
Data Analytics
16 apps3.20/5 avg
Healthcare
16 apps3.29/5 avg
Biotech
13 apps3.52/5 avg
B2B Marketplace
12 apps2.73/5 avg
HR Tech
12 apps3.72/5 avg
Proptech/Real Estate
12 apps3.50/5 avg
Logistics/Supply Chain
11 apps3.70/5 avg
SMB Tools
11 apps3.52/5 avg
Govtech
10 apps3.99/5 avg
E-commerce
8 apps2.56/5 avg
Gaming
8 apps3.31/5 avg
Climate/Energy
7 apps3.22/5 avg
Crypto/Web3
7 apps3.13/5 avg
Manufacturing
7 apps3.79/5 avg
Creator Economy
6 apps3.60/5 avg
Media/Entertainment
6 apps3.40/5 avg
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