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Published on April 10, 2025

What comes after Y Combinator? These 21 startups opted for NYC instead of Silicon Valley

3,000 miles away from Manhattan, nestled in the center of Mountain View, CA, Y Combinator makes its home as (arguably) the most prestigious startup incubator in the world. This group of YC alumni migrated away from tech’s occidental promised land, and ventured east to New York City. Here are the Silicon Alley startups who started out as carefully-selected Y Combinator bets.

Cathleen Draper Cathleen Draper
Updated on April 10, 2025

The New York City Tech Scene Is Heating Up: 10 Companies Currently Hiring

These 10 companies are looking for big talent to join their teams.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 10, 2025

Hungryroot Raises $40M to Take Grocery Shopping ‘Into the 21st Century’

Hungryroot’s AI-powered “personalized grocery service” finds users groceries and recipes in a matter of minutes, rendering the days of walking around a brick-and-mortar store a “routine of the past,” according to founder and CEO Ben McKean. 

Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 10, 2025

Wise Plans to Grow Its NYC Office in 2023

The London-based fintech is increasing its U.S. headcount to meet demand from U.S. consumers and businesses.

Remy Merritt Remy Merritt
Updated on April 10, 2025

Now Hiring: 13 NYC Companies Gearing Up for Fall

Looking for personal and professional value alignment? 

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Miranda Perez Miranda Perez
Updated on April 10, 2025

Hour One Rakes in $20M to Build Virtual Workforce Twins for Human Users

So far, the startup has worked with companies such as NBCUniversal and DreamWorks Animation.

Matt Holmes Matt Holmes
Updated on April 10, 2025

My Lexus Was Totaled During Its Second Trip on Turo.com

Updated on April 10, 2025

Live for the challenge: 7 NYC companies where you can build the future

With so many job opportunities for people in NYC tech, companies are tasked with attracting talent beyond the usual perks.

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