Y Combinator is no longer investing in Canadian startups, forcing firms that want to join the Silicon Valley accelerator to reincorporate, likely in the United States.
YC now only backs firms registered in the U.S., Cayman Islands or Singapore, according to its standard deal terms.
Canada was previously listed as an acceptable jurisdiction, but was removed in November 2025. A similar change was made to YC’s frequently asked questions page.
YC had previously backed Canadian-incorporated startups since at least its winter 2008 cohort.
YC now only backs firms registered in the U.S., Cayman Islands or Singapore, according to its standard deal terms.
Canada was previously listed as an acceptable jurisdiction, but was removed in November 2025. A similar change was made to YC’s frequently asked questions page.
YC had previously backed Canadian-incorporated startups since at least its winter 2008 cohort.