YC’s Winter 2026 batch leans into hard‑tech AI, defying credibility doubts
A new dataset of YC’s Winter 2026 batch shows a surge in B2B AI and deep‑tech startups, countering claims that YC is dumping money on low‑moat projects. The batch’s founders are younger, more technical and tackling hard‑to‑replicate problems, suggesting YC’s credibility is evolving rather than eroding.