Y Combinator Winter 2017 (W17) Companies

Clipboard Works operates a platform connecting nurses and healthcare workers with flexible shift opportunities and payment solutions across healthcare communities. The company serves healthcare facilities and workers seeking flexible scheduling and instant payment options.

2 investors

Collectly provides AI-powered automation for healthcare revenue cycle management and patient financial engagement. The platform integrates with existing EHR and practice management systems to reduce manual billing work, lower collection costs, and accelerate cash flow for medical groups, health systems, and healthcare payers.

6 investors

Cowlar makes wearable monitoring devices that attach to dairy cows' necks to track temperature, activity, and behavior, providing farmers with alerts and recommendations to improve reproduction rates, detect disease, increase milk yield, and prevent theft.

1 investor

DEWI11 is an online gaming platform that provides information and articles about online games, including game updates, seasonal changes, new features, and strategies for players.

2 investors

Dost Education provides parenting guidance and early childhood education support to families through mobile technology, including audio tips, storytelling chatbots, and community programs focused on responsive caregiving practices.

1 investor

A domain marketplace offering curated brandable domains across premium, ultra-premium, and specialty categories for businesses.

1 investor

Extern provides externship programs that connect companies with emerging generations to gather consumer insights and test product concepts. The platform serves marketing and product teams at consumer and financial services companies seeking research and prototyping capabilities.

1 investor

Faire operates a digital marketplace connecting independent retailers with wholesale suppliers, enabling small businesses to discover and purchase products for resale.

10 investors

FastJVM develops a faster Java Virtual Machine (JVM) that outperforms existing implementations like HotSpot and GraalVM on certain workloads. The company focuses on JVM optimization and compilation technologies for developers building Java applications.

1 investor

Fibo provides calendar and messaging software for small to medium-sized businesses.

1 investor

Fiix provides on-demand auto repair services performed at customers' homes or offices, covering battery, brake, engine, tire, transmission, and related vehicle maintenance and diagnostics.

1 investor

Firsthand operates automated retail kiosks that dispense consumer goods in physical locations, handling product sourcing, software systems, and payment processing while sharing revenue with space providers.

2 investors

FloydHub provides cloud infrastructure for machine learning engineers to train and deploy deep learning models without managing underlying infrastructure.

1 investor

Helix Nanotechnologies develops mRNA-based therapeutics for disease treatment and environmental applications, currently advancing a COVID-19 vaccine candidate for immunocompromised patients and testing interventions targeting climate challenges.

10 investors

LVE.fi is a comparison platform for Finnish consumers to evaluate and select broadband, mobile phone, and electricity plans. The platform provides real-time offers and comparison tools across multiple utility service providers.

2 investors

Hogaru is a cleaning services platform that connects trained professionals with residential and commercial clients in Colombia. The platform also offers formal employment affiliation services for domestic workers, including payroll and social security management.

2 investors

Employment Hero is an AI-powered employment operating system that provides payroll, HR, recruitment, and benefits management software for Canadian businesses. The company also offers HeroForce, a managed employment infrastructure service enabling hiring and employment of talent across 180+ countries.

6 investors

Indee Labs develops Hydropore™, a non-viral microfluidic technology for delivering molecules, nucleic acids, proteins, and gene-editing complexes into immune cells for engineered cell therapy research and manufacturing. The platform enables rapid production of high-quality T-cell immunotherapies and other cell therapies with preserved cell function.

1 investor

BETVIBE is an online gaming platform offering 3,000+ casino games and 50+ sports betting markets specifically designed for Indian players. The platform operates under Anjouan Gaming Commission licensing with INR payments, popular local payment methods, and aims to deliver fast withdrawal processing.

4 investors

Kidpass is a platform that offers parenting content, educational programs, and learning activities for families, including a podcast, educational apps like HOMER, and learning activities such as Little Passports.

4 investors

Ledger is a brokerage and advisory firm specializing in casualty insurance-linked securities (ILS), connecting insurers and reinsurers with institutional capital providers. The firm structures transactions to provide off-balance sheet capital solutions for insurance and risk markets.

7 investors

LitHit develops smart target systems that combine gamification and real-time analytics for live-fire firearms training at shooting ranges. The system provides instant feedback on shot accuracy and tracks training metrics for both casual shooters and professional trainers.

1 investor

Lively provides AI-powered customer service and support for the benefits administration industry, combining intelligent technology with human representatives to resolve employee and customer inquiries. The platform serves benefits administrators and employees seeking faster, more personalized service for health and financial benefits management.

13 investors

Loop Support provides pre-employment assessments for entry-level customer support roles that mimic the actual work candidates would perform on the job.

1 investor