Y Combinator Winter 2022 (W22) Companies

Heptabase is a note-taking and knowledge management platform that enables users to organize, search, and collaborate on notes and ideas with offline access and real-time collaboration features. The product serves students, researchers, and teams who need to capture and structure information across devices.

1 investor

A food delivery platform operating across African cities that connects urban professionals with restaurants, aiming to achieve profitability on individual transactions from launch.

1 investor

HippoBuild provides construction material sourcing and purchasing software for builders, offering bulk purchasing tools, data-driven insights, direct access to materials, and financing options.

3 investors

HOAi builds AI-powered software that automates homeowners association management tasks including answering calls, processing invoices, and resolving requests for property management companies. The platform serves HOA management companies overseeing residential communities at any scale.

1 investor

HOKALI partners with schools to deliver and manage enrichment programs for students, helping schools expand learning opportunities and connect students with activities aligned to their interests. The platform serves K-12 schools and districts in the United States.

2 investors

Live Homeroom is an online rental platform offering furnished rooms in shared homes and entire properties in major markets, with flexible lease terms from 4 to 24 months and integrated tenant services including maintenance support and rent payment management.

1 investor

Housewarming is a social media platform designed for sharing casual daily moments with friends, without algorithmic feeds or advertisements.

1 investor

Hubble has created a Bluetooth connection to space and is building a global, battery-efficient, and cost-effective network using satellite technology.

4 investors

Humand AI is an internal communications and human resources platform that automates manual processes, answers employee questions instantly, and provides real-time data for organizational decision-making. The platform serves frontline, plant, and retail employees across industries by centralizing internal communications, HR processes, training, and culture management via mobile app.

5 investors

Hydra provides analytics query execution for Postgres databases with separated compute resources, automatic scaling, and built-in caching, designed for time series and event data workloads across multiple deployment environments.

1 investor

HypaHub developed a data and AI platform for multiomic analysis to support biomarker discovery and drug development in biotechnology and life sciences. The platform has been acquired by GaudiBio and is now part of their offerings.

1 investor

Hyperbeam provides a remote desktop and mobile embedding platform that allows developers to embed any third-party website or application directly into web apps with synchronized audio and video for multiple participants. The service enables real-time collaboration with multi-user control capabilities, supporting up to 10,000 active participants through a REST API and NPM package.

1 investor

Impossible Metals builds underwater robotic vehicles to collect critical metals from the seabed for clean energy applications, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally responsible extraction practices.

3 investors

IMT Care provides technology and AI tools for insurance intermediaries to automate operations and enhance customer service. The platform targets insurance brokers and agents seeking to digitize their business processes.

1 investor

Industrial Next develops AI-powered automation solutions for factory and manufacturing environments, leveraging autonomous systems expertise from automotive and robotics backgrounds.

2 investors

InferEdge builds agentic AI infrastructure for investment teams to automate time-consuming tasks like information triage and summarization. The platform is designed to free up analyst judgment and decision-making by handling routine analysis work.

1 investor

Instalab provides comprehensive health testing, physician consultations, and personalized health protocols designed for busy founders and entrepreneurs. The service combines biomarker analysis with lifestyle optimization to improve daily performance and support longevity while fitting into demanding startup schedules.

1 investor

Instant provides a domain search and availability tool that checks domain names and displays available extensions in real-time. The product is designed for developers, designers, and modern teams building businesses.

2 investors

Invert provides infrastructure and intelligence software that connects bioprocess equipment and data sources for pharmaceutical and biologics companies, enabling faster process development and manufacturing through integrated data platforms and digital twin capabilities.

4 investors

IOMETE is a self-hosted data platform for enterprise teams that runs on-premises or in the cloud as an alternative to cloud-SaaS solutions like Snowflake and Databricks. The platform offers greater flexibility, cost efficiency, and control over data management while avoiding vendor lock-in.

2 investors

IoTFlows provides industrial IoT solutions that connect machines, people, and AI systems for manufacturers. The platform enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation to reduce downtime and optimize production operations.

1 investor

Ironleap builds AI products for healthcare businesses, mapping clinical and operational workflows to identify automation opportunities, assess compliance and data risks, and deploy tailored AI solutions. It targets healthcare operations teams aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs, and improve patient outcomes.

1 investor

A platform that enables developers to deploy browser-based applications with dedicated backend resources for each user, similar to infrastructure used by collaborative design and development tools.

1 investor

An affiliate review site that publishes a data-driven analysis of the offshore Leon Bet online casino and sportsbook, scoring its game catalogue, bonuses, licensing, and withdrawal times for French-speaking gamblers. The site is content/review-focused (not the operator itself) and covers casino games plus sports betting markets.

1 investor