The 11 standout startups from YC’s Demo Day, according to VCs
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
14/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
25/20
Brand Signal
5/15
Depth
2/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
TechCrunch spoke to investors to find the hottest startups in the Spring 2026 YC batch. Some of them commanded valuations of over $175 million, VCs said.
