Startups.RIP

Read research reports, rebuild plans and technical specifications about more than 1,700 Y Combinator startups that shut down.

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About Startups.RIP

Startups.RIP is a web archive about Y Combinator startups, stating coverage of 1,886+ companies from 2005 to today. It offers research reports, build plans, and technical specifications, plus company stories with lessons for new projects.

Listings include companies marked as acquired, inactive, and public, not only closed startups.

Key features

  • Research reports on past YC startup ideas
  • Practical build plans for projects
  • Technical specifications for startups
  • Archive covering 1,886+ YC startups from 2005 onward
  • Company stories with lessons for new ideas
  • Ask the archive option
Best for: People researching past Y Combinator companies to inform a new startup project.
Good for
  • States coverage of 1,886+ YC startups from 2005 to today
  • Combines research reports with build plans and technical specs
  • Includes company stories with practical lessons

Startups.RIP at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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