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Y Combinator is the premier startup ecosystem

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6.5%

YC companies become unicorns

($1B+ valuation)

25%

YC unicorns exceed $10B in valuation

45%

secure Series A funding

(industry avg: 33%)

50+%

still operating after 10 years

(industry avg: 30%)

$800B

in combined market value created

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Since 2020 we've invested in 100+ startups from Y Combinator & a total of $40M+
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Y Combinator is the premier startup ecosystem

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“Gabriel was instrumental in our growth. The webinars he helped me craft accounted for 90% of our new customers for several months.”

Sonakshi Nathani
CEO BIK - YC S20

“Gabriel was instrumental in our growth. The webinars he helped me craft accounted for 90% of our new customers for several months.”

Sonakshi Nathani
CEO BIK - YC S20
Gabriel is a beacon of what modern investment should look like. To any startup seeking an investor who brings more than just capital to the table, I would wholeheartedly recommend Gabriel.
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