Y Combinator W26 batch is 60% AI startups · DeepSignalY Combinator W26 batch is 60% AI startups
Y Combinator's W26 batch of 280 is 60% AI startups, up from 47% prior batch — infra and vertical SaaS dominate.
Key Points
- 280 startups in W26.
- 60% AI primary, up from 47%.
- AI infra + vertical SaaS lead categories.
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Why Featured
Startup composition is a leading indicator of where the talent flows; AI saturation here keeps rising.