The 11 standout startups from YC’s Demo Day, according to VCs

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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.

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Original article published by TechCrunch on June 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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