Y Combinator Winter 2016 (W16) Companies

Sendbird provides an AI-powered conversation platform that enables businesses to build conversational AI agents for customer interactions. The platform powers messaging and communication for companies in delivery, e-commerce, healthcare, travel, and financial services, handling billions of conversations monthly.

10 investors

Silver manufactures a portable Raman spectroscope device that uses specialized nanoparticle technology to help consumers quickly identify contaminants in their environment or products.

1 investor

SOUNDBOKS manufactures portable Bluetooth speakers designed for indoor and outdoor use with emphasis on durability and loud audio output. The products are marketed for consumers seeking portable audio solutions.

1 investor

Start Closing provides project and customer tracking software for roofing contractors handling restoration claims, helping them manage workflows and maintain transparency with customers throughout the claims process.

1 investor

Stealth Worker is a marketplace platform connecting cybersecurity professionals with enterprises that need temporary or contract security expertise, including penetration testers, data protection officers, cloud security specialists, and sales engineers. The platform charges employers a management fee while offering freelance workers flexible engagement opportunities to supplement their income.

3 investors

A financial technology platform that provides APIs for launching credit products, handling regulatory compliance, underwriting, loan servicing, credit reporting, and debt capital sourcing.

3 investors

Streamup is a live streaming platform for musicians to broadcast interactive performances to audiences with real-time chat and tipping functionality. The platform serves both performers and viewers who want to discover and support live music content.

2 investors

StrongIntro provides career and marketing services including resume writing, personal website design, and job placement assistance to help professionals and graduates secure employment or clients.

1 investor

Superside is a creative services platform that provides enterprise teams with access to vetted global creative talent and AI-powered tools for design, video, and content production. It serves brands and enterprises looking to scale creative output faster and more cost-effectively than traditional agencies or freelance marketplaces.

6 investors

Thunkable provides a no-code mobile app development platform that allows users to build applications without programming expertise. The platform serves creators, entrepreneurs, and organizations seeking to develop mobile apps with minimal coding knowledge.

4 investors

Tovala provides prepared meals delivered weekly that are cooked in a proprietary WiFi-connected smart oven, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time.

13 investors

Toymail makes connected plush toys that allow children and adults to exchange two-way voice messages through a mobile app or directly between toys using built-in wifi and voice processing.

3 investors

TRAC provides RFID-based timing hardware and software for track and field events of any size, serving coaches and athletes who need race timing, results, and feedback.

1 investor

Rocket Money (formerly Truebill) is a personal finance application that helps users manage subscriptions, set budgets, and track savings goals. The platform serves individual consumers seeking to better control their spending and achieve financial peace of mind.

9 investors

Unima makes portable diagnostic tests that deliver disease identification at the point of care within 15 minutes at low cost, enabling rapid detection and monitoring of infectious diseases.

1 investor

Unnyhog develops multiplayer games for mobile and PC platforms, including an MMO that uses gesture controls to serve players across both device types.

1 investor

A marketplace where designers and developers discover and exchange resources for building applications and websites, with daily submissions curated by the community.

2 investors

UroDev Medical manufactures connected medical devices for people with spinal cord injury and disease, starting with a catheter designed to address neurogenic bladder and urinary incontinence.

1 investor

Vinebox delivers curated wine tasting experiences through monthly subscription boxes containing six sommelier-selected wines in 100 ml glass tubes, accompanied by virtual tasting videos and pairing guides.

2 investors

Wakie is a voice chat application that connects users to have real-time conversations with strangers based on shared interests and profiles. The platform enables users to join topic-based clubs, make one-on-one voice calls, and build friendships through voice-based interactions.

2 investors

WorldCover operates a peer-to-peer investment platform connecting investors with insurance products for smallholder farmers in developing countries, focusing primarily on crop insurance and natural disaster coverage. The platform aims to provide income protection and financial stability for agricultural workers in low-income regions while offering investors access to uncorrelated investment returns.

1 investor

Yardbook offers software and a marketplace for landscaping business owners to manage scheduling, estimates, invoicing, payments, and timesheets in a single platform.

1 investor

Zenysis develops data integration software that enables government agencies to consolidate and analyze information across multiple sources for decision-making during emergencies and crises.

2 investors