Y Combinator Summer 2018 (S18) Companies

Coral Genomics develops laboratory tests that combine molecular, functional, and clinical data to guide treatment selection for patients with autoimmune diseases, including those resistant to existing therapies.

1 investor

Corvus Robotics builds autonomous drones that perform warehouse inventory scanning and material handling automation for large enterprises across North America. The company develops the physical artificial intelligence systems for warehouse operations at Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies.

7 investors

Cowrywise builds savings and investment products for underserved African middle-class and millennial customers. The company operates in the fintech sector, focused on financial inclusion in Africa.

3 investors

A platform connecting companies with remote software developers, offering access to a database of over 2 million programmers for hire. Users can filter candidates by experience level and programming language to find talent for their hiring needs.

2 investors

Culdesac is a real estate developer and neighborhood manager that builds and operates walkable, mixed-use car-free communities designed to foster local business and community engagement. The company has developed Culdesac Tempe, the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the US.

3 investors

Curebase provides a software platform for clinical trial management, serving contract research coordinators and trial sites. The platform emphasizes modern technology, data integrity, and compliance for advancing medical research.

7 investors

Data-Driven Bioscience develops Duoseq, a cancer genomics platform that performs simultaneous DNA and RNA analysis from a single sample, delivering comprehensive molecular profiling results in two days for use in clinical diagnostics and research.

2 investors

1 investor

DineSafe is a food safety platform that crowdsources reports from consumers and provides daily alerts to public health agencies across the United States for outbreak detection and inspection planning. The platform serves over 400 public health agencies and food businesses including grocers and restaurants.

1 investor

dNovo develops direct reprogramming technology to convert skin, blood, or fat cells into new stem cells, targeting age-related stem cell depletion. The company aims to address aging through cellular regeneration for consumers.

2 investors

Altos Labs focuses on cell rejuvenation to restore cell health and resilience, with the goal of reversing disease, injury, and associated disabilities. The company translates cell biology research into therapeutic interventions.

2 investors

DreamCraft is a game development platform that simplifies game creation through a built-in editor and asset library, enabling individual creators without programming or art skills to develop and monetize games. The platform targets hobbyists and modders seeking to build games with significantly less complexity than traditional game engines.

3 investors

Duffel provides APIs and software infrastructure that enable companies to offer flights and hotel bookings to their customers. The platform is designed for travel sellers, including airlines, hospitality businesses, and travel platforms seeking to integrate travel commerce capabilities.

3 investors

Easol is a commerce platform designed for experience creators to manage and monetize their experience businesses. The platform provides technology and tools to help creators sell and operate experience-based offerings.

3 investors

Eden creates digital products to deliver healthcare services and health solutions to a broad audience. The company focuses on bringing quality healthcare experiences to all through digital innovation.

7 investors

Embeddables provides a platform for building, testing, and optimizing patient intake funnels for telehealth and healthcare brands. The product is HIPAA-compliant and includes A/B testing, provider integrations, and AI-assisted workflow optimization.

2 investors

Enveritas audits global supply chains to identify labor abuses and other compliance risks for companies sourcing commodities internationally.

1 investor

A page presenting an online casino called Starzino, describing its game library (slots, live casino, crash games, table games, game shows) from providers like Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play and NetEnt, along with payment methods, bonuses and responsible-gambling tools. The content reads as an affiliate-style review of the casino's offering rather than a company's own product site.

1 investor

Federacy provides manual penetration testing services for startups and enterprises to identify vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications, APIs, and network infrastructure. The service satisfies SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and vendor security assessment requirements.

1 investor

Fintual is a regulated investment platform in Mexico that offers robo-advisor portfolio management, direct stock and ETF investing, and retirement savings accounts (PPR) for individual investors. The company manages customer assets through diversified funds and provides tax reporting and compliance support.

2 investors

Four Growers develops automated solutions for greenhouse crop management to support the agricultural technology sector. The company focuses on scaling its technology internationally to address critical challenges in global agricultural production.

5 investors

Frey makes liquid laundry detergent products that are free of harsh chemicals and toxins. The company manufactures and ships its products from Michigan and sells directly to consumers.

1 investor

Gerostate Alpha creates drug candidates targeting age-related conditions and long-term illnesses.

2 investors

Goodly App provides financial guidance and educational content for college students on budgeting, student loans, financial aid, and managing education costs. The platform targets students navigating financial planning during higher education.

1 investor