Y Combinator Summer 2014 (S14) Companies
77 companies from the Y Combinator Summer 2014 batch, with their investors and founders.
Alchemy develops vertically integrated nanotechnology solutions for high-value applications across various industries. The company focuses on fundamental nanotechnology innovations to solve major problems and delivers ready-to-use end products rather than components.
3 investors
Aptible provides cloud infrastructure and compliance management platform for developers in regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and life sciences. The platform abstracts away complexity around HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, and GDPR compliance so engineering teams can focus on building applications.
2 investors
Apto Payments operates a platform that enables companies to launch their own branded debit and credit card programs, offering both a developer-focused instant issuance product and custom enterprise solutions for Visa and Mastercard issuance.
3 investors
Backpack is a peer-to-peer platform that connects travelers with shoppers, allowing travelers to earn money by purchasing and transporting items abroad while shoppers access products from overseas at lower costs by avoiding traditional shipping.
2 investors
Bannerman provides a platform that connects clients with vetted security providers and guards, offering transparency and management of security services through a dashboard interface. The company serves businesses seeking security solutions with verified compliance and deployed guard forces across major US cities.
2 investors
Bayes Impact develops AI tools and platforms designed specifically for public-service organizations, governments, and nonprofits to improve frontline service delivery. The organization builds open-source civic technology solutions including case management systems, employment services, and administrative automation, distributed under the MIT license.
1 investor
Beep manufactures long-battery wireless sensors that transmit data from remote locations to cloud platforms, with built-in environmental sensing and extensible ports for additional sensor types.
1 investor
Bikanta develops nanodiamond-based imaging probes for medical diagnostics and research, leveraging fluorescent properties to improve detection sensitivity in optical imaging applications.
1 investor
Billforward is a subscription billing and recurring revenue platform that enables businesses to manage customer sign-ups, payment collection, and subscription management. The platform serves companies across various business models and billing complexity levels.
2 investors
Bitaccess builds Bitcoin ATM infrastructure for enterprises, enabling customers to convert fiat currency to cryptocurrency at their machines.
3 investors
Blockspring provides a platform for small businesses to connect APIs to spreadsheets and productivity applications without requiring coding, enabling automated data collection, reporting, and lead management.
2 investors
OLXTOTO is an online lottery betting platform offering games including Toto Macau, Toto Hongkong, and Toto Singapore to players in Indonesia with 24/7 customer support.
2 investors
Checkr provides background verification and fraud detection services for hiring, loan approvals, insurance, and tenant screening decisions. The platform uses AI to process and analyze fragmented data to deliver verification insights across multiple industries.
12 investors
Cheddar provides a mobile banking platform that offers checking accounts and debit cards with transparent pricing and features designed as an alternative to traditional banks.
1 investor
Clara Labs provides an AI scheduling assistant that handles meeting coordination by reading email threads and proposing meeting times on behalf of professionals. The service is used by recruiters, executives, lawyers, and other professionals who need to offload scheduling tasks while maintaining email privacy.
1 investor
Clear is a SaaS platform that provides cloud-based financial software for GST compliance, tax filing, and invoicing for Indian businesses and individuals. The platform serves micro and small enterprises, tax professionals, and enterprise clients with AI-powered financial management tools.
2 investors
Cognito provides identity verification and anti-fraud solutions for consumer and business onboarding at scale. The platform uses developer-centric infrastructure and gradual verification approaches to optimize customer onboarding experiences.
3 investors
Craft Coffee operates a direct-to-consumer subscription service delivering fresh-roasted coffee beans at wholesale prices. The company uses a matching algorithm to recommend coffees tailored to customer taste preferences and ships orders within days of roasting.
1 investor
Doblet operates a network of charging stations at cafes, bars, and restaurants where smartphone users can pick up portable batteries through a mobile app that alerts them to nearby locations.
1 investor
Fixed is a mobile app that helps drivers contest parking tickets by connecting them with legal experts who review ticket photos and handle the appeals process, charging a percentage of fines only if the challenge succeeds.
1 investor
Flaviar operates a members-only club that curates and distributes rare and craft spirits from distilleries worldwide, providing consumers direct access to premium and independent producers. The platform serves spirits enthusiasts by offering a curated selection of craft and rare expressions that are typically unavailable through conventional retail channels.
5 investors
Flytenow is a platform that connects private pilots with passengers to share flight expenses. The service allows pilots to communicate their personal travel plans and defray operating costs through expense-sharing arrangements with other travelers.
1 investor
Front is a support and sales platform that combines messaging, internal collaboration, and AI automation to handle customer requests and sales workflows. It serves sales and customer service teams across multiple communication channels.
4 investors
Ginkgo Bioworks develops autonomous laboratory systems that automate manual benchwork in biotechnology R&D, enabling scientists to conduct experiments through natural language requests rather than manual lab work.
20 investors