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Y-Combinator is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator based in Silicon Valley, California. It provides seed funding for startups, usually in the form of a small investment, in exchange for a small portion of equity. Y-Combinator invests in a wide variety of startups, ranging from consumer Internet companies to biotech firms. It also provides mentorship, advice and resources to help startups succeed. The accelerator is often credited for popularizing the concept of the "startup accelerator" and has become a model for similar programs around the world. The Y-Combinator program typically lasts for three months and culminates in a Demo Day, where startups present their business plans in front of a panel of investors.

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