YC funded our first biotech company, Ginkgo Bioworks, in 2014. Since then, we’ve expanded aggressively into all areas of biotech and the life sciences. Today, YC funds more…
Aug 12, 2021A frequent question we get at YC is “when do I start thinking about the FDA?” Obviously, there is no single answer to such a complex question, but…
Mar 3, 2021One of the most common topics YC Bio founders ask us about is the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the broader regulatory environment. Obviously, with a…
Mar 2, 2021Running a biotech company is capital intensive, and this can make it intimidating to get started. Founders sometimes face a chicken and egg problem: how do you make…
Jan 20, 2021This is advice for people who have done scientific research at a university and are considering starting a company to commercialize it. At YC, we’ve funded more than…
Oct 28, 2020Shasqi is the first YC Bio company to start first-in-human clinical trials for a drug. We’re very excited to share the news that Shasqi is the first YC…
Oct 14, 2020In order to confront the COVID-19 crisis, we need to immediately mobilize global scientific and technical talent. We have refreshed our Request for Startups, which are concepts we believe are important in the coming decades, to reflect this newest addition: Responding to COVID-19.
Mar 25, 2020