Startups · 1h ago
YC 2026 Data Shows 77% of Startups Still Choose San Francisco
Out of 477 Y Combinator companies in 2026, 366 (77%) are based in San Francisco, while only 3 are fully remote. New York has 24, London 10, and Boston 7. The data suggests AI startups are re-concentrating in one city despite the remote work trend.
Meridian48 take
The article makes a strong case that AI's fast iteration cycles and need for dense informal networks are reversing the remote-work trend, but it's worth noting that YC's own selection bias may amplify this effect.
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