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What is the percentage of success for YC startups?

• pg 19y ago
  It's too early to tell, because it takes 4-5 years to say for sure if a startup has succeeded, and YC is only 3 years old. I'd be happy if it was a third, and delighted if it was as high as 50%.
  • mattmaroon 19y ago
    What I'd like to know is, what % need to succeed for you guys to turn a profit. I'm sure it's too early to tell that too, but do you have any guesses?
    • pg 19y ago
      Depends on the definition of succeed. IPO or HR acquisition? If the former, 1%. If the latter, more like 20-30%.
      • mattmaroon 19y ago
        Right, I'd be interested to see 10 years down the line how many successes fit into each category (and in between). Still, if you can remain in the black with just 30% ending in an HR acquisition that's pretty strong. Seems like you should easily accomplish profitablity.