<p class="lead max-w-xl">Y Combinator, Silicon Valley&#8217;s premier accelerator program, is now accepting applications from startups for the <strong>Summer 2022</strong> funding cycle. It will take place from <strong>June–August 2022</strong>.</p>
<p class="italic">The batch will be remote with optional in-person components depending on the pandemic.</p>
<p>Startups that are accepted can receive up to $500,000 in investment from Y Combinator in exchange for a 7% stake.</p>
<p>Some of the most successful companies in Silicon Valley over the past few years have participated in Y Combinator including Doordash, Airbnb and Coinbase.</p>
<p>The deadline to apply is March 24 by 8 p.m. Pacific time.</p>
<p>For info on applying visit this <a href="https://www.ycombinator.com/apply">link</a>.</p>

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