YC Winter 2028 (W28) Batch: Dates and How to Apply
YC has not confirmed the dates of its Winter 2028 batch (W28) yet, and applications for it are not open. If it keeps the calendar of Winter 2027 (closed on November 2, 2026), expect the on-time deadline around November 1, 2027 at 8pm PT, decisions around December 10, 2027, and the batch to run January to March 2028 in San Francisco.
Expected dates repeat the Winter 2027 calendar; YC confirms each batch on its apply page, and this page then shows the confirmed date.
- Batch code
- W28
- Deadline
- Around November 1, 2027 (expected)
- Decisions by
- Around December 10, 2027 (expected)
- Batch runs
- January to March 2028
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How to apply to W28
The last Winter batch: Winter 2026 (W26)
Winter 2026 has 199 companies in this directory. The most common industries: B2B, Industrials and Fintech. A sample of the batch, top companies first:
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the YC W28 application deadline?
YC has not confirmed it yet. The last Winter batch with published dates, Winter 2027, closed on November 2, 2026, and YC deadlines fall on a Monday, so expect the W28 deadline around November 1, 2027 at 8pm PT. This page switches to the confirmed date the day YC publishes it.
When does the YC Winter 2028 batch start?
If YC keeps its usual calendar, the Winter 2028 batch (W28) runs January to March 2028 in San Francisco.
Can I apply to YC W28 now?
Not yet. YC's Early Decision covers its coming batches, and W28 is further out. This page shows the deadline the day YC opens applications for it.
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 W28 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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