Y Combinator Winter 2019 (W19) Companies
192 companies from the Y Combinator Winter 2019 batch, with their investors and founders.
Keeper Tax provides tax filing and accounting software for W2 employees, contractors, sole proprietors, and small business owners, with tiered plans ranging from self-service to dedicated accountant support. The company serves individual taxpayers and businesses with varying complexity levels, from simple returns to S-Corps and partnerships.
3 investors
Keynua provides electronic signature solutions with multiple signature types, biometric authentication, and geolocation for secure digital document signing. The platform serves financial institutions, insurance companies, and enterprises in Latin America via WhatsApp, SMS, and email.
2 investors
A platform where users can search for furnished short-term rentals, match with compatible roommates, and complete bookings and payments online for stays of 1 to 12 months.
1 investor
Kovi provides vehicle rental services for rideshare and delivery app drivers in Brazil, with options for monthly rentals and purchase plans that include maintenance, roadside support, and flexible payment based on kilometers driven.
3 investors
LANDED is a mobile job matching platform that connects hourly workers in food service, hospitality, and warehouse operations with employers seeking to fill positions quickly. The platform uses AI and automated vetting to streamline hiring for workers and reduce time-to-hire for employers.
3 investors
Latchel provides maintenance management and virtual resident concierge services for property management companies across the US. The platform streamlines maintenance operations for residential property managers.
8 investors
LEAH Labs engineers gene-edited CAR-T cell therapies to treat cancer in pet dogs, with the goal of generating translational insights for human cancer therapy. The company uses proprietary gene editing and protein design to develop therapeutic treatments for companion animal oncology.
2 investors
Lezzoo is a marketplace and delivery platform operating across Iraq and Kurdistan, serving restaurants, vendors, and consumers. The company offers food delivery, B2B marketplace services, and digital games, with recent expansion into AI-powered services.
1 investor
A marketplace for buying and selling collectible cards that uses real-time bidding and asking to match buyers and sellers, with in-house experts verifying authenticity before shipment.
1 investor
Maitian.ai operates unmanned convenience retail locations that use computer vision to track purchases, partnering with restaurant chains and other merchants to handle logistics and operations in exchange for a revenue share.
2 investors
Maple Materials uses electrolysis to convert carbon dioxide into graphite and oxygen, producing battery-grade anode material at potentially lower cost than conventional graphite. When powered by renewable energy, the process can operate with net negative carbon emissions.
1 investor
Mars Auto builds autonomous Class 8 trucks for commercial cargo transportation in Korea and the United States, using a vision-focused AI driving system that does not rely on pre-mapped routes. The company operates self-driving trucks for long-haul freight hauling with plans to deploy fully unmanned vehicles by 2028.
2 investors
Medcrypt provides cybersecurity products and strategic consulting to medical device manufacturers to ensure devices are secure by design and meet regulatory requirements. The company combines technology solutions with management consulting and decision science to support the medical device industry.
3 investors
Memfault provides an embedded observability platform for teams building IoT and edge devices, offering crash reporting, cloud-based software delivery, and performance monitoring. The platform allows firmware engineers to debug and manage connected device fleets at scale.
3 investors
Middesk is a business identity platform that helps companies verify, onboard, and monitor other businesses using verified data and streamlined processes. It serves financial services and enterprise companies that need to assess business creditworthiness and trust.
3 investors
Mobot provides infrastructure-as-a-service that combines human expertise with mechanical robots to automate testing and development processes for engineering teams building software and hardware products.
4 investors
Mudrex is a cryptocurrency trading platform that enables users to buy, sell, and trade 650+ digital assets including Bitcoin, altcoins, and Web3 tokens in Indian Rupees. The platform serves over 3 million Indian traders with spot trading, futures contracts, commodity perpetuals, and stablecoin on-ramp/off-ramp services.
4 investors
Nabis is a cannabis wholesale platform that supplies branded products to dispensaries across California, New York, and Nevada. The company manages a portfolio of over 400 brands and serves nearly all dispensaries in these three states.
9 investors
NALA operates two payment platforms: one enables consumers to send money across borders to emerging markets, while the other provides stablecoin-based payment infrastructure for businesses in those regions.
10 investors
NaturAll creates fresh, refrigerated plant-based haircare and beauty products with natural, ethically-sourced ingredients. The company serves consumers seeking clean, cruelty-free hair solutions and fosters a community focused on natural hair care and self-love.
2 investors
Nebullam operates indoor farms located within restaurant facilities to supply fresher produce directly to diners. The company claims its produce contains higher nutrient density and flavor compared to conventionally sourced ingredients.
3 investors
Nowports is a digital freight forwarder that simplifies international trade in Latin America by offering air, sea, land, and multimodal cargo transportation alongside financing, insurance, and centralized logistics management through a single platform.
3 investors
Numero is a donor database and fundraising platform designed for Democratic political campaigns and elected officials to manage campaign contributions. It was built by former campaign operatives to replace legacy fundraising software.
2 investors
Okteto is a developer platform that enables teams to develop cloud-native applications by moving development and preview environments into the cloud. The company serves software development teams of any size seeking to accelerate their development cycles and innovation.
1 investor