Y Combinator Winter 2014 (W14) Companies

42 provides a data consolidation and reporting platform designed for retail teams to access business insights in one centralized dashboard. The platform tailors reporting to different team roles and functions within the retail industry.

2 investors

Abacus provides real-time expense management software that handles employee reimbursements, corporate card reconciliation, and automated expense policy enforcement for companies. The platform replaces traditional month-end expense reports with mobile submission and approval workflows, syncing transaction data with accounting systems to reduce manual bookkeeping.

1 investor

AirHelp provides technology to help air passengers claim compensation for delayed and cancelled flights. The company offers automated flight checking, compensation eligibility analysis, and additional protections for members.

4 investors

AirPair connects software developers with experienced practitioners across various technical domains through live video sessions and shared screen viewing, enabling teams to resolve technical problems and improve code quality more quickly.

2 investors

Algolia provides an API platform that enables developers to integrate search and discovery functionality into websites and mobile applications, serving thousands of companies across e-commerce, media, and SaaS.

12 investors

Ambition provides a unified revenue execution platform that integrates coaching, data intelligence, and activation tools for sales teams. The platform helps frontline managers drive coaching consistency, accountability, and predictable revenue performance across organizations.

3 investors

AptDeco is an online marketplace where users buy and sell used furniture with integrated delivery services. The platform targets individuals in the apartment and home furnishing market, addressing pain points around scams, logistics, and environmental waste in secondhand furniture sales.

8 investors

Avametric develops AR and simulation software that allows brands and retailers to create virtual clothing visualizations and lets consumers preview garments on their bodies before purchase.

1 investor

Awesometalk offers free video calling software designed to eliminate common barriers like account creation and password management, targeting users who want straightforward communication without technical friction.

1 investor

Axoni provides a distributed ledger platform for post-trade processing and settlement in financial markets, serving institutional clients in capital markets operations. The company focuses on blockchain technology applications for the enterprise finance sector.

6 investors

Bellabeat develops AI-powered wearable devices and a health intelligence platform designed to help women track wellness metrics, understand hormonal cycles, and receive personalized health insights. The company targets women seeking preventive care and longevity optimization through cycle-based data analysis and biometric monitoring.

7 investors

Boostable provides advertising tools that enable sellers and brands to promote listings on marketplaces while collecting performance data. The platform serves marketplace operators seeking to increase seller engagement and retention.

2 investors

Cambly connects language learners with tutors for online English instruction. The platform focuses on one-on-one tutoring to help students achieve language proficiency goals.

8 investors

CareMessage uses text messaging to engage patients with their healthcare and improve health equity for underserved populations. The platform reaches millions of patients nationwide annually, primarily serving safety-net healthcare systems and providers serving low-income and underinsured communities.

1 investor

Chargehound provides automated chargeback management software for merchants to handle payment disputes and friendly fraud. The platform helps businesses across e-commerce, marketplaces, and retail recover disputed transactions.

1 investor

A browser-based multiplayer game that teaches Python, JavaScript, and other programming languages to K-12 students through narrative challenges and puzzle-solving mechanics.

2 investors

CodeNOW is a governance and control platform that manages software delivery across teams and AI agents, enforcing policies and maintaining audit trails regardless of whether code is written by humans or machines. The platform serves platform engineering and delivery teams operating in regulated environments across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructure.

1 investor

Cruise develops autonomous electric vehicle technology for urban transportation. The company aims to provide mobility solutions for people in densely populated cities.

16 investors

Dating Ring was a matchmaking service that connected members for dating. The company operated for five years before closing in August 2018.

1 investor

DevCycle is a feature management and flagging platform that helps software development teams control feature releases, run experiments, and deploy faster with reduced risk. The platform is designed for developers and engineering teams building applications.

3 investors

Drive Pulse makes a hardware device that connects to a car's OBD-II port and pairs with a mobile app to provide real-time monitoring and management of the vehicle remotely.

1 investor

Dyspatch is a no-code email builder and marketing platform that enables marketers and non-technical teams to create, manage, and optimize emails and other personalized communications without developer involvement. The company serves marketing teams and businesses of all sizes, with built-in AI tools and template management capabilities.

3 investors

Edyn makes a soil sensor and connected water valve that monitor garden conditions and automate watering schedules for home gardeners and small farms.

1 investor

1 investor