How AI search sees Y Combinator
Independent measurement of Y Combinator's visibility across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and DeepSeek. Updated May 20, 2026.
AI Presence
Mean per-engine brand mention rate
% of prompts where any engine mentioned the brand
Brand mention share vs competitors
Which AI engines recognise Y Combinator
Each engine's mention rate across the 5 industry-specific prompts we ran.
- OpenAI ChatGPT66
- Anthropic Claude40
- Google Gemini0
Industry prompts tested
We asked each AI engine these questions and measured whether Y Combinator came up.
- 1
What are the best startup incubators that offer mentorship and funding?
100% mentioned Y Combinator - 2
Can you compare different accelerator programs for tech startups?
100% mentioned Y Combinator - 3
What should I look for in a networking program for new entrepreneurs?
0% mentioned Y Combinator - 4
Are there any startup funding options available in Europe?
50% mentioned Y Combinator - 5
What are the key benefits of joining a startup accelerator program?
0% mentioned Y Combinator
Competitor landscape
Companies AI engines mention alongside Y Combinator when asked industry-relevant queries.
Web presence for Y Combinator
External footprint signals that AI engines tend to pull citations from. Average: 38/100.
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This is an independent AEO analysis by FixAEO. Y Combinator is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or has reviewed this report. Scores reflect our automated measurements on May 20, 2026. Methodology details: /methodology/.
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