39:33AI Revolution: What Nobody Else Is Seeing
From Y Combinator · Published Jul 20, 2025 · Watch on YouTube
TL;DR
YC partners report that AI startups are achieving unprecedented growth: the average batch company now hits 10% week-on-week growth, $1M ARR within six months (previously 12–18), and some founders target $10–20M ARR in a single year.
Key insights
- Both the summer and fall YC batches averaged 10% week-on-week growth over 12 weeks—not just the top company but the batch average.
- One company went from zero to $12M ARR in 12 months, and multiple startups are hitting $1M ARR within six months.
- Enterprise decision‑makers are universally saying “yes” to AI adoption, unlike previous tech shifts (cloud, mobile) where incumbents resisted.
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