Y Combinator Winter 2017 (W17) Companies

A nonprofit organization that pursues constitutional rights cases in courts and legislatures across the United States, representing individuals facing discrimination, government overreach, or violations of First Amendment protections, due process, and privacy rights.

1 investor

Aella is a digital banking and lending platform providing credit, payments, and financial services to individuals and microenterprises across Africa. The company offers instant loans, digital cards, and business banking tools designed for financial inclusion in emerging markets.

2 investors

AlemHealth develops hardware and software tools for hospitals and diagnostic centers in emerging markets to deliver radiological imaging services and analysis with minimal requirements for reliable power, internet connectivity, or on-site specialists.

1 investor

Ambient.ai develops an AI-powered platform using computer vision to automate physical security monitoring and threat detection for enterprises. The platform identifies and responds to security threats in real-time, addressing the limitations of traditional camera-based surveillance.

6 investors

Anasen offers a data analysis application designed for business professionals without technical expertise.

1 investor

AON3D develops additive manufacturing hardware, software, and materials for industrial 3D printing applications. The company serves businesses ranging from small firms to Fortune 500 enterprises across healthcare, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.

8 investors

Apozy builds Airlock, a browser defense platform that uses native browser isolation to disarm malicious websites at the moment a user clicks a link. It also offers an API backed by a visual threat database to check URLs for malicious content in real time, targeting security-focused enterprises.

4 investors

Armory provides continuous deployment software that helps development teams automate and manage application releases across their infrastructure at scale, with built-in safety and security controls.

9 investors

Arthena operates a financial fund that enables high-net-worth individuals to invest in art by using statistical models trained on auction data to identify and purchase artworks expected to appreciate with low correlation to traditional asset classes.

3 investors

Arylla produces invisible ink tags using nanotechnology that can be applied to fashion products and read via smartphone to enable authentication, traceability, and personalized customer experiences. The tags integrate with third-party platforms like WeChat and WhatsApp to connect consumers with branded content and product verification.

3 investors

Beek was an audiobook platform that provided access to audiobooks and original audio content for Spanish-speaking audiences before being acquired by Audible.

4 investors

Bicycle AI offers managed customer support services that combine automated systems with human oversight to handle customer inquiries.

1 investor

BIOS develops neural digital therapy technology to deliver treatments for neurological conditions. The company combines neural engineering with AI and machine learning to improve healthcare outcomes and restore patient control over bodily function.

5 investors

Bitrise is a mobile DevOps platform that provides continuous integration and deployment workflows for mobile app development. The company offers free resources to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities for their mobile app development needs.

5 investors

BloomText provides HIPAA-compliant messaging software built specifically for healthcare organizations. The platform enables secure staff communication across Windows desktops and mobile devices with compliance features built in, requiring no separate configuration or compliance infrastructure.

2 investors

Bountiful provides machine learning-based crop yield forecasting and transparent supply chain insights for specialty crop farmers. The platform combines satellite, weather, geographic, and historical data to help agricultural businesses optimize production decisions and reduce waste.

4 investors

Boxouse was a container-based tiny housing company that designed and built portable, stackable homes from shipping containers with integrated insulation and climate control systems. The company sold individual units and rented them as short-term accommodation, operating approximately 2015-2018.

1 investor

Breaker is an app for discovering and listening to podcasts, with plans to offer exclusive premium audio content on a paid subscription basis to listeners and provide publishers with analytics and community engagement tools.

3 investors

Brex provides financial services and software for companies, including corporate cards and expense management tools. The platform serves startups, scaled companies, and e-commerce brands to manage finances and spending.

22 investors

Bulk MRO operates a B2B supply chain and finance platform serving enterprise, government, and SME customers with industrial products, metals, agro-commodities, chemicals, and logistics services. The company also provides working capital financing solutions embedded in supply chain transactions.

5 investors

Bulletin operates a marketplace that connects independent brands with retail buyers, enabling them to discover products, conduct transactions, and expand their businesses.

4 investors

BuyPower operates a bill payment platform serving African individuals and businesses, offering consumer energy bill payment, vendor payment services for businesses, and an energy data product for lenders conducting credit assessments.

3 investors

Cartcam operates a shopping platform where users create short video reviews of products in exchange for purchase discounts, while generating revenue from brands that fund these discounts in return for sales-driving content.

1 investor

Gia is an AI-powered chatbot designed to help patients and doctors with genetic testing workflows, including risk assessment, family history collection, and results delivery. It serves cancer patients and those at increased risk for cancer in the United States.

1 investor