Submit to Spotlight by Y Combinator

Approval & timeline

Launch YC pages publish on YC’s batch schedule — typically aligned with Demo Day or batch launch week, not on demand. Y Combinator internal review for batch companies — content must meet Launch YC guidelines and represent an active YC company.

Pros

• DR 91 domain with Very High referral traffic during YC batch launch windows
• Free — included for Y Combinator portfolio companies
• Investor and press bookmark Launch YC during every batch cycle
• Permanent company page on ycombinator.com/companies after launch

Cons

• Backlink quality rated Weak — not a primary SEO link-building channel
• YC batch membership required — no open submission for non-YC startups
• Traffic concentrates around batch timing — not evergreen consumer discovery
• Content format is standardized — limited customization vs. your own site

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FAQ

Can any startup submit to Launch YC? No — Launch YC (Spotlight) is only for Y Combinator batch companies. Non-YC founders should use Product Hunt, Show HN, and open directories.

Is Launch YC the same as applying to YC? No — applying is the admissions process. Launch YC is the post-acceptance launch page every batch company publishes.

Does Launch YC help SEO? Pages are indexed on DR 91, but we rate backlink quality Weak. Value is investor and founder discovery during batch launches.

When does my Launch YC page go live? On your batch’s launch schedule — typically Demo Day or batch launch week. YC coordinates timing with founders.