Y Combinator Summer 2018 (S18) Companies

GFI operates a curated research funding database that identifies grant opportunities for open-access alternative protein research. The platform aims to lower barriers for scientists across disciplines to address key challenges in developing alternative proteins.

1 investor

The Supplant Company produces a sugar substitute derived from plant fiber byproducts like corn cobs and agricultural residue, designed to deliver the taste and texture of conventional sugar while providing lower calories, lower glycemic impact, and prebiotic benefits for food manufacturers.

2 investors

Titan is a wealth management firm that combines technology-driven investment solutions with human advisory services for individuals. The company serves clients seeking to optimize capital allocation, tax efficiency, and long-term wealth growth.

5 investors

UBITS is a modular AI-powered HR platform that helps organizations recruit, train, and develop their teams across Latin America. The platform provides real-time workforce analytics, automated candidate screening, and learning management capabilities integrated with existing infrastructure.

9 investors

User Hero is a platform that aggregates user research data, enabling teams to organize studies, transcribe interviews, take collaborative notes, and tag findings for easy discovery. The tool automatically produces reports and visualizations to help product teams make faster decisions based on research insights.

1 investor

Verse Medical builds software to coordinate home-based healthcare services, replacing fragmented vendor interactions and outdated communication methods with a unified platform for in-home care providers.

6 investors

Vimcal is a calendar application designed for busy professionals and executives that offers features for scheduling, availability sharing, and time management. The product targets executives and executive assistants with tools for unified calendar management across multiple accounts and visual time tracking.

5 investors

Warpdrive generates automated desktop workflows and procedural documentation from video recordings by parsing the visual activity and producing executable code.

1 investor

XKit is a Twitter management tool that provides features for tweet deletion and overall Twitter account management. The product is currently in development and aims to help users take control and enhance their Twitter experience.

1 investor

ZiffyHomes is an AI property management software platform for India's residential brokers and homeowners, automating tenant onboarding, rent tracking, lease agreements, and maintenance workflows. The company operates as a pure SaaS offering without taking commission or owning real estate.

1 investor