Are you an agent?

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.

Our co-investors

“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

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%)

$1.2T

in combined market value created

Lobster Capital Logo

We're bullish on Y Combinator

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

Get exclusive YC insights in your inbox:

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

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.

YC Investing Secrets Revealed: Navigating Uncertainty in 2025

In this episode of The Lobster Talks, we delve into the current state of the tech investment landscape, highlighting how fear and uncertainty in the market, partly driven by political factors like Trump's tariffs, influence investor behavior...
Watch the full video
Gabriel Jarrosson

YC Investing Secrets Revealed: Navigating Uncertainty in 2025

In this episode of The Lobster Talks, we delve into the current state of the tech investment landscape, highlighting how fear and uncertainty in the market, partly driven by political factors like Trump's tariffs, influence investor behavior...
Watch the full video

Why is it So Hard to Raise Venture Capital?

Every week, you see a new startup raise millions. But what you don't see is the 80 rejections before the 2 yeses. Raising venture ...
Watch the full video

The AI Agent Boom has a Dirty Secret

Sam Altman said AI agents would join the workforce in 2025. Jensen Huang said we've already hit AGI. And Y Combinator just ...
Watch the full video

Why Y Combinator Companies Are Different

The trillion-dollar YC engine isn't built on a three-month curriculum; it's built on a closed-loop network that compounds every ...
Watch the full video

$245B Blunder That Broke SoftBank

In 2019, SoftBank sold their NVIDIA stakes for $3 billion and put it all into WeWork. NVIDIA is now worth $5 trillion. WeWork is ...
Watch the full video

Why Has Silicon Valley Fallen in Love With Weapons?

Big Tech used to want nothing to do with weapons. Now they're pouring billions into them. After watching cheap drones destroy ...
Watch the full video
Lobster Capital as the new up-and-coming YC fund to watch. Gabriel is exactly the kind of investor we want around our founders: helpful, insightful, and aligned with their long-term success. He is an incredibly valuable member of our investor network.
Garry Tan - CEO of Y Combinator