this isn’t a typical vc fund. we do things differently.
at y0, you can work on your idea while drawing a salary. we handle the boring stuff so you can focus on product and customers.
y0 shares in the company’s success through a profit share and equity stake. it’s the founders’ call on whether to reinvest revenue in growth or to pay out profits. profit sharing can start and stop any time, whatever is best for the company.
y0 companies are encouraged to focus on revenue and profits, but that’s not the best strategy in every situation. if founders decide it’s best to raise a venture round or get acquired, we’ll support their decision.
there’s no standard terms. this flexibility enables us to support a more diverse range of companies. we don’t want to exclude founders at different stages, with different financial needs, different support needs, and different risk profiles. we first decide whether it makes sense to work together then we decide what terms make the most sense for each company.
you don't have to be lonely while founding a company. y0 is a community of founders, mentors, and collaborators that help you ideate, launch, and get traction. y0 also provides support services to help founders focus on customers and products. y0 handles legal, accounting, taxes, hr, and other stuff founders shouldn’t get distracted with when starting out. y0 provides staff services for some fractional roles that don’t need a full-time employee on day 1. founders also get access to cloud credits, software tools, and other resources worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
y0 is based in united states but operates globally. 96% of the world's top talent is outside united states and encouraged to apply.
apply now, don't wait until you're ready to start or until you graduate school or quit your job. we want to integrate you into the community and build a relationship before you make the plunge to start something.
