Invest in startups
from Y Combinator

For the first time in Europe, access the world's most powerful startup ecosystem.
The incubator behind Airbnb, Stripe, and Coinbase.

Become a YC investor →

The incubator behind 100+ unicorns

Airbnb

$85B

Benchling

$6B

Brex

$12.3B

Coinbase

$72B

Deel

$12B

Doordash

$73B

Dropbox

$9B

Faire

$12.6B

Fivetran

$5.6B

Flexport

$8B

GitLab

$10B

Gusto

$10B

Instacart

$11.3B

Rappi

$5.2B

RazorPay

$7.5B

$32B

Rippling

$13.4B

Scale

$13.8B

Stripe

$70B

Twitch

$46B

Webflow

$4B

Zapier

$10B

What is Y Combinator?

The world's most powerful startup factory

Founded in 2005 in Silicon Valley, Y Combinator has launched 5,000+ startups and created 100+ unicorns. Led by legends like Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI), it is the most selective and successful startup incubator ever created.

<1%

of applying startups
are selected

5,000+

startups launched
since 2005

100+

unicorns
created

$600B+

total market value generated

Become a YC investor →

The YC machine

Why YC startups outperform

Y Combinator isn't just funding, it's a systematic engine that produces the world's best startups. Here's how.

Filter

The world's toughest selection

Less than 1% of applicants get accepted. Every batch, YC selects the most promising founders from tens of thousands of applications globally, creating a natural quality filter that no other program matches.

Build

3-month intensive program

Founders receive hands-on mentorship, access to the most powerful network in Silicon Valley. Top investors, legendary founders, and tech giants like Apple, Google, and Nvidia, plus the infrastructure to build global companies.

Launch

Demo Day: where companies take off

At the end of each batch, startups pitch to the world's leading investors. This is when the magic happens, companies secure funding, gain visibility, and start scaling. From this point, 50% will raise a Series A.

Scale

Lifetime access to the YC network

After the program, founders retain permanent access to the YC alumni network, thousands of successful entrepreneurs and investors who continue to support, advise, and invest in each other's companies.

YC Performance

The numbers speak
for themselves

x10.58

Median return for investors who backed at least 10 startups across 8 consecutive Y Combinator batches.

Source: Webinar, Inside the Returns, Strategy, and Tactics of Top YC Demo Day Investors, November 2024

50%

of incubated startups
raise a Series A

of incubated startups
become unicorns

12%

of these unicorns
become decacorns

Put it in perspective

YC vs. traditional investments

Investment

Typical annual return

€10K invested Over 10 years

Savings account

2-3%

€12,190

S&P 500 (index)

~10%

€25,937

Top VC funds

~23%

€79,497

Y Combinator portfolio*

x10.58

€105,800

* Based on median multiple. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Startup investments are illiquid and carry risk of total loss.

The future awaits

One app. Two clicks. Done.

Apply and get approved

Complete our selection process

Exlusive and commited community

Browse hand-picked deals

1-2 exclusive opportunities / month

Invest from €300 per startup

Invest & track performance

Monitor your portfolio in real-time

We handle everything else

Apply to join →

No experience needed

FAQ

Questions about YC investing?

What does investing in YC startups mean?

Through Akka, you invest in a diversified selection of startups accepted into Y Combinator — the world's most selective incubator. We source the deals, negotiate VC-level terms, and handle everything. You choose which startups to back, starting from just €300.

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Is Akka affiliated with Y Combinator?

Akka gives its members access to startups from Y Combinator batches through its network of partners deeply embedded in the YC ecosystem. This is the first time this type of access is available to investors in Europe through a single platform.

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Isn't this risky?

Yes, startup investing carries real risks including total loss and illiquidity. That's why diversification is key — invest smaller amounts across multiple startups to spread risk. Never invest money you might need short-term. Our VC-level protections (anti-dilution, liquidation preference) also reduce your downside compared to investing alone.

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How much time does it take?

You click. We handle the rest. Each deal comes with our full investment memo, video analysis, and key takeaways. You can go from discovery to investment in minutes, not hours. We manage the portfolio, track performance, and keep you updated.

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How much do I need to start?

From €300 per deal. Akka offers multiple membership tiers from Starter to Business Angel. You'll find the right plan for you after completing your application.

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Testimonials

They talk about us

Rafael D.

Lawyer

Financial stability and alignment

Throughout the process, I've had direct interviews with those in charge [...]. I've come to understand that the club is financially solid, and their long-term interests align with my own.

Davig G.

Engineer

Strong community and investment

When I saw there was an opportunity to invest in startups and that a community would form around this idea, it really caught my attention.

Jaime S.

CEO

Professional and personal growth

Many people will bring you business opportunities, and you’ll also be able to contribute back to them. Ultimately, it's about stepping out of your daily routine and growing both professionally and personally.

The investment opportunities we offer to users are managed under the license of Blast Angels Europe SAS, a European crowdfunding provider authorized by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) under number FP-2024-9. As such, it has been authorized to operate in Sweden through a European passport.Access to this information and Akka’s service implies prior and unconditional acceptance of the terms and conditions described below. Investing in startups and early-stage companies involves risks, such as lack of liquidity, loss of investment, or share dilution, among others.Akka strongly recommends informing yourself of these risks before starting, in order to make informed and thoughtful investment decisions.

Invest in startups
from Y Combinator

The world's most powerful startup factory