Lobster Capital

Investing in the Top 2% of Y Combinator Startups

Exclusive access to YC the world's most valuable startup ecosystem, meticulously selected for exceptional returns.

Our LP base is intentionally curated for operational value. We've got Snowflake and AngelList operators on the cap table who bring real domain expertise, not just capital. We've got three family offices providing patient, aligned capital. We've got a Fund of Funds that brings institutional rigor. And we've got a French billionaire who's betting on our thesis.

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Y Combinator is the premier startup ecosystem

Exclusive access to YC the world's most valuable startup ecosystem, meticulously selected for exceptional returns.

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

We're bullish on Y Combinator

Since 2020 we've invested in 100+ startups from Y Combinator & a total of $40M+
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Our playbook

Traction

Early signs that customers love and need the solution

Scalable

Clear paths to efficient growth and market expansion

Exceptional Founders

Teams with unique insights and relentless execution

Y Combinator is the premier startup ecosystem

Exclusive access to YC the world's most valuable startup ecosystem, meticulously selected for exceptional returns.

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Sonakshi Nathani

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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

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