YC Fall 2027 (F27) Batch: Dates and How to Apply
YC has not confirmed the dates of its Fall 2027 batch (F27) yet. If it keeps the calendar of Fall 2026 (closed on July 27, 2026), expect the on-time deadline around July 26, 2027 at 8pm PT, decisions around August 27, 2027, and the batch to run October to December 2027 in San Francisco. You can already apply for it through YC's Early Decision.
Expected dates repeat the Fall 2026 calendar; YC confirms each batch on its apply page, and this page then shows the confirmed date.
- Batch code
- F27
- Deadline
- Around July 26, 2027 (expected)
- Decisions by
- Around August 27, 2027 (expected)
- Batch runs
- October to December 2027
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How to apply to F27
The last Fall batch: Fall 2026 (F26)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the YC F27 application deadline?
YC has not confirmed it yet. The last Fall batch with published dates, Fall 2026, closed on July 27, 2026, and YC deadlines fall on a Monday, so expect the F27 deadline around July 26, 2027 at 8pm PT. This page switches to the confirmed date the day YC publishes it.
When does the YC Fall 2027 batch start?
If YC keeps its usual calendar, the Fall 2027 batch (F27) runs October to December 2027 in San Francisco.
Can I apply to YC F27 now?
Yes. Besides the batch it is filling now, YC takes applications for its coming batches through Early Decision, so you can apply for F27 before its own deadline is announced.
Can I apply to YC after the deadline?
Yes. YC keeps reading applications submitted after the deadline. It does not promise a reply date for late applications, and says most of them get a decision within a month.
How much does YC invest in F27 companies?
On YC's standard deal today, $500,000: $125,000 for a fixed 7% of the company plus $375,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE. YC offers the same deal to every company it accepts.
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