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YC Winter 2014 (W14)

74 companies Y Combinator lists for Winter 2014, with what each one builds. 11.6% of the tagged companies are AI, up from 2.2% in S13.

Companies
74
AI share
11.6%
Top sector
Engineering, Product and Design
7 companies
Second
Office Management
5 companies

What’s in Winter 2014

Winter 2014 lists 74 companies so far (S13 had 52). The biggest themes by YC's tags are Fintech (7), Marketplace (7), Education (5), Analytics (3) and IoT (3). The largest sectors are Engineering, Product and Design, Office Management, Consumer Electronics and Finance and Accounting. 11.1% are based outside the US.

  • Fintech · 7
  • Marketplace · 7
  • Education · 5
  • Analytics · 3
  • IoT · 3

See what YC asked founders to build · Breakout themes across batches

All Winter 2014 companies

74 companies

  • Algolia

    A developer-friendly and enterprise-grade search API.

    Engineering, Product and Design810San Francisco, CA, USA
  • Bellabeat

    Tech-powered women's wellness.

    Consumer Electronics134San Francisco, CA, USA
  • Cruise

    Self-driving cars.

    AI
    Automotive3000San Francisco, CA, USAAcquired
  • Flexport

    Platform for global logistics.

    Supply Chain and Logistics3000San Francisco, CA, USA
  • Weave

    Customer communication and payments platform.

    Office Management600Lehi, UT, USAPublic
  • 42

    Analytics stack for omnichannel retailers and brands

    RetailSan Francisco, CA, USA
  • Abacus

    Making expense reports obsolete

    Finance and Accounting30New York City, NY, USAAcquired
  • AirHelp

    AirHelp helps air passengers get compensation for delayed, cancelled…

    Travel, Leisure and Tourism350Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
  • AirPair

    Instant access to the world's best software experts via video chat…

    Engineering, Product and Design2San Francisco, CA, USAInactive
  • Ambition

    Coaching and gamification software for sales teams.

    Sales55Chattanooga, TN, USA
  • AptDeco

    AptDeco is the easiest way to buy and sell used furniture

    Home and PersonalNew York City, NY, USA
  • Avametric

    Simulate clothes on your body.

    Engineering, Product and Design11San Francisco, CA, USAAcquired
  • Awesometalk

    Free video calling without the hassle.

    Social2San Francisco, CA, USAInactive
  • Axoni

    Axoni is building the next generation of capital markets technology

    Banking and Exchange155New York City, NY, USAAcquired
  • Boostable

    Advertising platform tools for marketplace sellers.

    Marketing11San Francisco, CA, USAAcquired
  • Cambly

    On-demand access to English tutors over video chat.

    Education200San Francisco, CA, USA
  • Camperoo

    Engineering and Programming for Kids 6-12 with a focus on creativity,…

    Home and Personal10San Francisco, CA, USAInactive
  • CareMessage

    Patient engagement for low-income populations

    AI
    Healthcare45Austin, TX, USA
  • Chargehound

    Automate your chargeback dispute process. (Acquired by PayPal)

    Finance and Accounting13San Francisco, CA, USAAcquired
  • CodeCombat

    Game that teaches computer science to middle and high school kids.

    Education45Seattle, WA, USA
  • CodeNow

    Our mission is to diversify the talent pipeline of students who…

    Unspecified2Chicago, IL, USA
  • Dating Ring

    In person matchmaking meets group dating. We do the work. You go on…

    Social2New York City, NY, USAInactive
  • DevCycle

    Feature Flag Management Built for Developers

    Engineering, Product and Design55Toronto, ON, CanadaAcquired
  • Drive Pulse

    Device tracks & monitors your car

    Consumer Electronics2San Francisco, CA, USAInactive

Source: Y Combinator’s public company directory. Each company links to its YC profile. See how we count and what YC asked founders to build.

Frequently asked questions

How many companies are in YC Winter 2014?

Y Combinator's public directory lists 74 companies for Winter 2014 (W14), compared with 52 in Summer 2013. YC adds companies as they launch, so a recent batch can still grow.

What kind of startups are in YC Winter 2014?

The most common themes by YC's own tags are Fintech (7), Marketplace (7), Education (5), Analytics (3) and IoT (3). The largest sectors are Engineering, Product and Design, Office Management, Consumer Electronics and Finance and Accounting. 11.6% of the companies YC has tagged are AI.

Where are YC Winter 2014 companies based?

11.1% of Winter 2014 companies with a listed location are based outside the US.