Y Combinator Winter 2017 (W17) Companies

Tizeti Network Africa is an internet service provider offering affordable unlimited internet across Africa through a network of owned and operated solar-powered towers. The company targets African markets with low-cost connectivity infrastructure.

7 investors

Token Transit develops fare collection technology and solutions for municipal and regional transit agencies across North America, enabling flexible and convenient rider payment systems.

5 investors

Tolemi provides data integration and analytics tools to state and local governments working on housing policy and administration.

2 investors

TradeGhana operates a sourcing platform for buying maize in Ghana, connecting buyers with vetted sellers and aggregating high-quality goods. The platform handles payment, pricing, quality verification, and logistics aggregation for bulk maize purchases.

1 investor

Tress is a mobile app that allows women to discover, share, and catalog hairstyles while accessing details about salons, products, and pricing. Users build profiles, follow others, and engage with the community by posting their hairstyles with relevant product and service information.

1 investor

Upcall provides human-powered outbound calling and lead engagement services, including cold calling, appointment setting, and SMS follow-ups, managed by a U.S.-based team of vetted professionals. The platform serves B2B sales and marketing teams seeking lead generation and prospecting automation with real-time analytics.

2 investors

UpKeep provides an asset operations management platform that combines CMMS, EAM, and APM capabilities for maintenance teams. The mobile-first solution helps technicians manage work orders, inventory, and asset lifecycles in the field to improve productivity, equipment reliability, and safety.

3 investors

1 investor

Veryfi builds an AI-powered data extraction and processing platform that converts unstructured documents like receipts and invoices into actionable business insights. The platform serves enterprises and startups across industries seeking to automate document-based workflows and reduce manual data entry.

3 investors

Voiceops is an AI platform that analyzes customer conversations across calls, email, SMS, and chat to generate structured business intelligence. The platform serves sales, customer experience, product, and leadership teams across organizations, automatically extracting insights on customer intent, buying signals, competitor mentions, and compliance risks.

4 investors

Volansi manufactures and operates unmanned vertical-takeoff aircraft designed to carry heavy payloads across long distances for point-to-point delivery, targeting business customers in defense, commercial, and medical sectors seeking to reduce operational downtime expenses.

2 investors

Volt Health manufactures a wearable electrostimulation device designed to treat incontinence and other conditions by stimulating muscles and providing feedback to affected receptors. The device targets conditions including incontinence and migraines using proprietary technology.

1 investor

Voodoo Manufacturing operates a high-volume 3D printing factory producing plastic parts at scale, alongside offering 3D design services including CAD design to convert concepts into manufacturable files. The company serves manufacturers, designers, and businesses of all sizes needing digital manufacturing from prototyping to production.

1 investor

Wavy makes augmented reality experiences centered on music and visual art content.

1 investor

WaystoCap operates a trading platform that connects African businesses with international and regional suppliers, facilitating price comparison and negotiation of payment terms across cross-border commerce.

1 investor

WiFi Dabba builds wireless connectivity infrastructure and community solutions. The company operates in the telecommunications and digital inclusion space, with operations in India.

1 investor

Wright Electric develops high-power-density power systems and inverter generators for defense, aerospace, commercial, and industrial applications. The company serves defense users requiring distributed power for advanced electronic warfare and airborne systems, as well as commercial customers in data centers, oil and gas, and construction.

2 investors

Zinc provides software that integrates with mortgage lenders' systems to help borrowers purchase homeowners insurance as part of the mortgage closing process. The platform connects borrowers with insurance carriers and automates compliance requirements for lenders.

1 investor

ZipX provides international package forwarding, giving members mailing addresses in worldwide locations so they can shop from online vendors abroad and have purchases consolidated, exported, and shipped to them. It offers shipment tracking, an order-history customer portal, and secure payment for cross-border deliveries.

1 investor