Y Combinator portfolio in Bangalore

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Vahan.ai· Indiranagar (Bangalore), Karnataka, India
Vahan is at the forefront of leveraging AI to create meaningful solutions for over 300 million blue-collar workers across India. With the backing of Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, Airtel, and visionary entrepreneurs like Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm), we are committed to transforming the livelihoods of millions. Our goal is to build a comprehensive platform that not only offers earning opportunities but also provides the tools, benefits, and support that blue-collar professionals need to thrive. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on creating a ripple effect of economic prosperity that extends beyond borders, that could potentially impact over a billion lives worldwide.
- Series unknown
- 364 employees
- Founded 2016
2
Cureskin· Singasandra, Madivala, Bommanahalli (Bangalore), Karnātaka, India
Cureskin is an all-encompassing service that provides you with simple, tailored solutions with holistic lifestyle guidance to help keep your skin and hair looking healthy. At Cureskin, our mission is to assist you to achieve your skin and hair goals with our scientifically-backed dermatological solutions from the comfort of your home.All we need is a picture and using our unique artificial intelligence (AI) technology, we’re able to accurately detect your skin problems – be it dark spots, pimples, scars, acne, pigmentation etc. and create a regimen that will address them.From there, one of our over 40 highly qualified and experienced dermatologists will review and customize a regimen tailored just for you that fits your unique skin needs.Additionally, this is followed by complimentary monthly checkups by our doctor who continually monitors your progress so that we can update it over time to suit any changes in your skin and hair needs.The results? Healthier skin and hair ALWAYS.
- Series B
- 307 employees
- Founded 2017
3
OneFin· Bangalore, Karnataka, India
One Stop Fintech Software Product for Banks & NBFCs. Low Code Loan Origination System, Loan Management System, Accounting System, Customer Journeys & moreSoftware product that adapts to your business needs, rather than other way around.
- Seed
- 73 employees
- Founded 2016
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Flux Auto· Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Flux Auto is retrofitting AI-powered autonomy onto customers' existing vehicles without requiring fleet replacement. We have built Odin, a Universal Autonomy platform that works across industries in controlled environments like warehousing, agriculture, mining, logistics and more. This approach makes automation quicker, far more affordable, and truly scalable. With projects around the world with industry leading clients, our team is solving complex real time problems across various disciplines. Join us in our journey to build the future of motion.
- Seed
- 62 employees
- Founded 2017
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StayQrious Neoschool· Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Founded by the former Head of Khan Academy India, StayQrious Neoschool is a progressive, project-based remote school where children build real-world skills by working on meaningful problems. Our Cambridge-accredited program is grounded in learning science and designed around small cohorts with dedicated coaches.
- Seed
- 55 employees
- Founded 2020

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DocVita· Bangalore Sub Foreign Post, Museum Road, CMP Centre And School, Richmond Town, Veneto, India
With DocVita, you can consult with India's top doctors from the comfort of your home. Our provider infrastructure allows doctors & specialists to deliver virtual care to their patients and seamlessly integrate their online & in-person practice.
- Pre-seed
- 55 employees
- Founded 2019
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SALT (YC W22)· Bangalore, Karnataka, India
At Salt, we believe all businesses deserve the wings which help them open to better opportunities across borders. Salt is a neo banking solution stitched together to ease payments and documentation which comes with business banking by moving it to a digital-first and automated end to end platform.Sign Up - Get KYC Approved - Now your business has an international passport.50+ Countries | 12+ Currencies | Flat 1.75% fee | No Hidden Charges | Free FIRC.
- Seed
- 54 employees
- Founded 2019
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Binks· Austin Town, Viveknagar (Bangalore), Karnātaka, India
Binks is a personal fashion brand for Indian women that ditches standard sizes in favour of offering a ‘Size U’ to all its customers. We’re a factory-to-consumer business model with a twist - we have zero inventory and zero returns (yes, you read that right).
- Seed
- 53 employees
- Founded 2019
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BusinessOnBot· Indiranagar (Bangalore), Karnataka, India
BusinessOnBot is a leading AI-powered Omni channel conversational commerce and support platform. We empower businesses to transform customer engagement by unifying marketing, sales, and support across WhatsApp, Instagram, Email, SMS, RCS and Web & App chat into a seamless experience.Our platform leverages Agentic AI to instantly handle customer queries, drive personalized upsells, and automate routine communications such as order updates and delivery notifications. By consolidating all conversations into one user-friendly inbox, BusinessOnBot enables efficient team collaboration and faster response times.With powerful marketing automation features like drip campaigns, cart abandonment recovery, and bulk WhatsApp broadcasts, we help merchants increase conversions, reduce customer acquisition costs, and improve retention. Our deep integrations with Shopify and major payment gateways make for smooth ecommerce workflows and real-time customer interactions.At BusinessOnBot, we are committed to helping brands build stronger relationships, scale efficiently, and deliver exceptional personalized experiences in today’s omnichannel landscape.
- Seed
- 53 employees
- Founded 2020
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Zoko· Singasandra, Bommanahalli (Bangalore), Madivala, Karnātaka, India
Zoko makes it easy for businesses to do Sales, Marketing & Customer Support on WhatsApp.
- Seed
- 40 employees
- Founded 2020

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Y Combinator portfolio companies in Bangalore

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