Y Combinator Summer 2012 (S12) Companies

Filestack provides APIs and UI integrations for uploading, transforming, and delivering files and images. It serves developers and app creators who need to manage file operations at scale across web and mobile platforms.

2 investors

Flightfox simplifies group travel planning by combining technology with human travel expertise for organizations managing complex journeys. The platform serves businesses, educational institutions, and humanitarian organizations, handling flight bookings, itinerary coordination, and 24/7 traveler support.

1 investor

Framebase provides an API that abstracts away video infrastructure complexities, allowing developers to integrate video handling into applications through simple code without managing transcoding, compatibility, or content delivery networks directly.

1 investor

Fullstack Academy provides immersive online bootcamps and short courses in technology skills including full-stack development, data science, cybersecurity, and digital marketing for corporate teams and individual learners. The company serves Fortune 500 companies and professionals seeking to upskill or transition into tech roles.

1 investor

FundersClub is a venture capital platform that sources early-stage investment opportunities in seed and series A rounds through direct relationships, referrals, and connections to top incubators and VC firms, offering accredited investors access to vetted startups. The platform provides software tools for deal evaluation, investor management, and portfolio tracking, along with support services including software access and community resources for portfolio founders.

6 investors

GetGoing is an all-in-one travel and expense management platform that combines booking and expense tracking with support from travel experts. It serves businesses looking to manage corporate travel, reduce costs, and ensure employee safety through a cloud-based solution.

2 investors

GoScale was a platform for elastically scaling and managing cloud servers and services. The company was part of Y Combinator's Summer 2012 batch and ceased operations in 2014.

1 investor

HealthSherpa operates an online exchange for individual ACA and Medicare health plans, connecting consumers to coverage from more than 70 carriers. Its free platform provides agents, brokers, agencies, and insurance carriers with tools to compare plans, complete enrollment applications, and manage their client base in the US.

4 investors

Hipset provides a platform that enables musicians to distribute their music and video content to audiences.

1 investor

Hiptype provides analytics and targeted advertising tools for eBook platforms through a plugin that collects reader demographic and performance data to enable personalized ads and automated marketing optimization.

1 investor

Human Dx builds a medical system that uses crowdsourced clinical knowledge and machine learning to help diagnose patients, with the goal of making healthcare more accurate and accessible globally.

4 investors

Imgfave is an image sharing platform where users can collect and curate images into topic-specific galleries such as humor, art, photography, and fashion.

1 investor

Instacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.

31 investors

Kamcord.com is a content platform providing advice and insights across technology, productivity, lifestyle, and health topics for general audiences seeking practical solutions and optimization tips.

3 investors

A software platform that matches shippers with independent truck owner-operators, replacing traditional freight brokers by directly connecting supply and demand through real-time visibility of truck location and capacity.

1 investor

Kippt is a bookmarking platform where teams can save, organize, and share web content with colleagues for knowledge sharing and discovery across devices.

1 investor

Knowmia is an online platform offering short video lessons from teachers that helps K-12 students find instructional content matched to their learning needs, whether for mastering difficult subjects or preparing for assessments.

1 investor

LeanMarket helps advertisers identify and select high-performing ad placements through detailed analytics and campaign optimization tools.

1 investor

Lever is a modern applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruiting CRM platform that combines candidate management, automation, and AI-powered tools to help companies attract, nurture, and hire top talent more efficiently.

6 investors

Light Table is an interactive development environment that allows programmers to edit code while it runs and integrate external content like websites and games, providing immediate visual feedback on program behavior.

1 investor

Markupwand converts design files into functional HTML and CSS code, with backend developers providing minimal input to generate the necessary templates.

1 investor

Mattermark provides a database and analytics platform for discovering, researching, and tracking private companies and investors, with data on company profiles, key personnel, funding, and growth signals. The platform serves deal professionals including investors, venture capitalists, and business development teams with company intelligence and lead enrichment capabilities.

2 investors

Mattermost is a secure team collaboration platform designed to complement Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365, providing on-premises or private cloud deployment with advanced customization, data control, and integration capabilities for mission-critical and highly regulated environments.

3 investors

MicroEval provides software that helps companies conduct employee performance reviews designed to be constructive and development-focused rather than anxiety-inducing.

1 investor