Cargo YC Application
Cargo went through Y Combinator in the Summer 2023 batch as a B2B company. Below: what the company does, who founded it, and its application to YC, reconstructed question by question in the real YC form.
- YC batch
- Summer 2023
- Industry
- B2BSales
- Team size
- 6
- Status
- Active
- Launched
- 2023
Founders
Aurelien AubertFounder
Maxence De VillepionFounder
What Cargo does
We’re redefining how teams execute GTM by making them leaner, faster and engineer-driven. In an AI-first world, we’re replacing SDR-heavy models with a hybrid approach, empowering full-cycle AEs through a blend of manual effort and automation.
Cargo's YC application, reconstructed
Y Combinator application
Cargo, Summer 2023 batch. The real form questions, answered from public data.
- Founders2
- Company7
- Progress7
- Idea4
- Equity3
- Curious2
- Batch Preference1
Company
Cargo
Build your GTM workforce
We're building a platform that transforms how go-to-market teams work. Instead of relying heavily on SDR headcount, Cargo combines automation with manual workflows to enable full-cycle Account Executives to execute sales faster and with less friction. The product replaces parts of the traditional sales development rep model with a hybrid AI and manual approach, letting smaller teams move quickly and efficiently.
We live in San Francisco and operate remotely. After YC, the company will remain based in San Francisco while supporting remote work.
We're in San Francisco because it's where the GTM tech ecosystem lives and where we can be closest to early users and partners. Remote work allows us to recruit smart people beyond the city.
21 more answers in the full application
Founders, Progress, Idea, Equity, Curious, Batch Preference are in the full version. Create a free account to open it in YC Insights, next to every other YC batch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the real Cargo YC application?
No. Y Combinator keeps submitted applications private. This is a reconstruction: the real YC form questions, answered from Cargo's public data (launch notes, founder backgrounds, product description). It shows how a company like Cargo would present itself to YC, not the text they submitted.
What YC batch was Cargo in?
Cargo was part of the Y Combinator Summer 2023 batch.
Who founded Cargo?
Cargo was founded by Aurelien Aubert, Maxence De Villepion.
What does Cargo do?
Build your GTM workforce
How do I read the full reconstructed application?
Create a free Round Funded account. The full 26-answer version of Cargo's application, and every other YC batch, is in YC Insights.
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