Inside YC's Summer 2026 Batch (And Where To Build Next)

236 companies got into YC’s Summer 2026 batch. 151 of them (64%) are AI-native, with agents alone accounting for 52 companies (22%). 7% of the batch), and the handful of companies building AI-native replacements for entire regulated industries. This is the map, so you can pick your lane before demo day tells you it’s already taken.