Solve YC Application

Summer 2017Acquired

Solve went through Y Combinator in the Summer 2017 batch as a Consumer 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 2017
Industry: ConsumerTravel, Leisure and Tourism
Team size: 2
Status: Acquired
Launched: 2017

Founders

Justin VencelFounder/CTO

What Solve does

Solve (YCS17) provides airport fast track, customs, and concierge services in over 470 airports worldwide. Whether it's departure, arrival, or transit, we've got you covered.

Solve's YC application, reconstructed

Y Combinator application

Solve, Summer 2017 batch. The real form questions, answered from public data.

Founders2
Company7
Progress7
Idea4
Equity3
Curious2
Batch Preference1

Company

Company name

Solve

Describe what your company does in 50 characters or less.

We save travelers hours by meeting them at their arrival gate

What is your company going to make? Please describe your product and what it does or will do.

We provide airport fast track, customs, and concierge services in over 470 airports worldwide. Our service meets travelers at their arrival gates, helping them skip lines and navigate customs and transit efficiently. Whether traveling for business or leisure, Solve reduces wait times and eases airport stress.

Where do you live now, and where would the company be based after YC?

We currently live and work in Las Vegas, NV, USA, and the company would remain based there after YC.

Explain your decision regarding location.

Las Vegas is our base because it's where we are located and can operate effectively. It positions us well to serve domestic and international travelers.

21 more answers in the full application

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the real Solve YC application?

No. Y Combinator keeps submitted applications private. This is a reconstruction: the real YC form questions, answered from Solve's public data (launch notes, founder backgrounds, product description). It shows how a company like Solve would present itself to YC, not the text they submitted.