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YC Startup Directory Scraper API

The YC Startup Directory Scraper API powers effortless startup crawl operations for backend developers. Extract structured data from Y Combinator's directory—including profiles, products, and metrics—while bypassing parsing challenges, IP blocks, and anti-bot measures. Get clean JSON via simple API calls for real-time insights into the startup ecosystem.

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What Can You Build With YC Startup Directory Scraper API Scraper?

Build investor intelligence platforms by crawling YC startup profiles for funding trends, create lead generation tools targeting high-potential founders via startup crawl searches, and enable competitive benchmarking with product details and engagement metrics from Y Combinator batches.

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Real-time JSON Data

Receive structured JSON from every startup crawl request, optimized for Python integration and async processing of YC directory datasets.

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Unlimited Scale

Process thousands of startups with proxy rotation and rate limiting, delivering reliable datasets for large-scale analysis.

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99.9% Accuracy

Advanced parsing ensures precise extraction of bios, metrics, and media, powering accurate startup crawl insights.

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Developer-First Docs

Comprehensive API docs with code samples in Python and Node.js for seamless startup scraper integration.

Trusted by Data-Driven Teams Worldwide

Used by teams across analytics, research, monitoring, and growth workflows.

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Available YC Startup Directory Scraper API Scrapers

Access the most commonly used YC Startup Directory Scraper API data types — fully structured, consistently formatted, and production-ready.

YC Startup Profiles Scraper

Crawl founder profiles, bios, and contact details from YC startup directory pages.

Scraping method:
  • startup_name
  • founder_names
  • bio
  • location
  • website
  • linkedin
  • twitter

Startup Product Details Scraper

Extract product descriptions, features, and tech stacks via targeted startup crawl endpoints.

Scraping method:
  • product_name
  • description
  • category
  • tech_stack
  • launch_date
  • website
  • demo_url

YC Search Results Crawler

Scrape keyword-based search results and rankings from the YC startup directory.

Scraping method:
  • query
  • startup_name
  • rank
  • batch
  • relevance_score
  • snippet
  • url

YC Batch Lists Scraper

Pull complete lists of startups by batch or category for comprehensive startup crawl.

Scraping method:
  • batch_name
  • startup_name
  • status
  • industry
  • location
  • founded_year
  • total_startups

Startup Media URLs Scraper

Fetch logos, images, and video assets from YC startup profiles.

Scraping method:
  • logo_url
  • hero_image
  • screenshots
  • video_url
  • thumbnail
  • media_count

Startup Engagement Metrics Scraper

Capture traction, funding, and growth metrics during YC startup crawl operations.

Scraping method:
  • funding_amount
  • investors
  • monthly_visits
  • employees
  • growth_rate
  • traction_notes
  • last_updated

YC Startup Directory Scraper API crawling methods

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API Scraping (For Developers)

Integrate the YC Startup Directory Scraper API via REST endpoints for automated startup crawls.

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    Python SDK
    Official client library with async support for efficient YC data scraping.
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    Node.js Ready
    Lightweight wrappers for high-throughput startup crawl in JavaScript environments.
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    Webhook Callbacks
    Receive scraped datasets via webhooks for real-time processing pipelines.
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No-Code Scraping (For Ops & Growth Teams)

Leverage the no-code dashboard for visual startup crawl configuration without coding.

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    Visual Selector
    Point-and-click to choose YC fields like profiles and metrics.
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    Scheduled Runs
    Automate daily or weekly crawls of the startup directory.
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    CSV/Excel Export
    Instant downloads of clean datasets for spreadsheets or BI tools.

Code examples

Retrieve YC Startup Directory Scraper API posts and author information in seconds with a simple API call.

Input
Shell
curl -X POST https://xcrawl.com -H "Authorization: YOU_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d "{\"geo\":\"US\",\"context\":{\"keyword_list\":[{\"keyword\":\"Apple\"}],\"start_page\":1,\"pages\":1},\"source\":\"amazon_search\"}"
Output
Json
{
"result":[
{
"content":{
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Apple&page=1"
"page":1
"query":"Apple"
"results":{
"organic":[
{
"pos":1
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&spc=MTo1NTU4MDIyNzE4MTQ0NDk1OjE3NjM0NDg1NjM6c3BfYXRmOjMwMDg0MTIyMDE1MTYwMjo6MDo6&url=%2FApple-11-inch-Intelligence-Display-All-Day%2Fdp%2FB0DZ73HCJZ%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1_sspa%3Fdib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3DApple%26qid%3D1763448563%26sr%3D8-1-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%26psc%3D1"
"asin":"B0DZ73HCJZ"
"price":499.99
"title":"SponsoredSponsored You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to your search query.Leave ad feedback AppleiPad Air 11-inch with M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence, Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, 12MP Front/Back Camera, Wi-Fi 6E, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Purple"
"rating":4.8
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71b-vc2xzlL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":499.99
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"1K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":599
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":2
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&spc=MTo1NTU4MDIyNzE4MTQ0NDk1OjE3NjM0NDg1NjM6c3BfYXRmOjMwMDg0MTI5NzA2MjkwMjo6MDo6&url=%2FApple-Bluetooth-Headphones-Personalized-Effortless%2Fdp%2FB0DGHMNQ5Z%2Fref%3Dsr_1_2_sspa%3Fdib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3DApple%26qid%3D1763448563%26sr%3D8-2-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%26psc%3D1"
"asin":"B0DGHMNQ5Z"
"price":117
"title":"SponsoredSponsored You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to your search query.Leave ad feedback AppleAirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Personalized Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, USB-C Charging Case, H2 Chip, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life, Effortless Setup for iPhone"
"rating":4.5
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iBtxCUabL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":117
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":129
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":3
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MX542LL-A-AirTag-Pack/dp/B0D54JZTHY/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-3"
"asin":"B0D54JZTHY"
"price":79.98
"title":"AppleAirTag 4 Pack. Keep Track of and find Your Keys, Wallet, Luggage, Backpack, and More. Simple one-tap Set up with iPhone or iPad"
"rating":4.7
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bMNCeAUAL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":79.98
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":99
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":4
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MX532LL-A-AirTag/dp/B0CWXNS552/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-4"
"asin":"B0CWXNS552"
"price":17.97
"title":"AppleAirTag. Keep Track of and find Your Keys, Wallet, Luggage, Backpack, and More. Simple one-tap Set up with iPhone or iPad"
"rating":4.7
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rP7f78eFL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":17.97
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":29
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23 on $35 of items shipped by AmazonOr fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":5
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-Pro-13-inch-M5/dp/B0FWCXMR3W/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-5"
"asin":"B0FWCXMR3W"
"price":2499
"title":"AppleiPad Pro 13-inch (M5): Ultra Retina XDR Display, 2TB, 12MP Front/Back Camera, LiDAR Scanner, Wi-Fi 7 with Apple N1 + 5G Cellular with C1X chip, Face ID, All-Day Battery Life — Space Black"
"rating":4.6
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715V3wbnD6L._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":2499
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":null
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":16
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":""
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Thu, Nov 20"
},
{
"pos":6
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cancellation-Translation-Headphones-High-Fidelity/dp/B0FQFB8FMG/ref=sr_1_6?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-6"
"asin":"B0FQFB8FMG"
"price":249
"title":"AppleAirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancellation, Live Translation, Heart Rate Sensing, Hearing Aid Feature, Bluetooth Headphones, Spatial Audio, High-Fidelity Sound, USB-C Charging"
"rating":4.4
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61solmQSSlL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":249
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":""
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":7
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-2025-MacBook-13-inch-Laptop/dp/B0DZD9S5GC/ref=sr_1_7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-7"
"asin":"B0DZD9S5GC"
"price":749.99
"title":"Apple2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID; Midnight"
"rating":4.8
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cWZUr9SVL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":749.99
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":null
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":999
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
{
"pos":8
"url":"https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Headphones-Cancellation-Transparency-Personalized/dp/B0DGJ7HYG1/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.34Y5eLJt-Syg--Dpi7ueLQwL3ml5AvPfvC0eh7LK2pKhXumC_HQT9LBvkLBiFSrOLyabiwA1DN0qC4nDUFqkGrn5VUhsdLQFYgZ3L8DIPuzIgdPdKtqxJq8diyjiiuXTCDm8kcQmj2lflrdB1g_13fvuEjweGI5mAVZVfJ83S_reyt11VBul7Fga7znbDIGVuFDGhy2lICifAICisiNT88x1w5OOasbBiPs42bcbX0Y.sYUV92XFy8V256YhUSF1FPnMdd_kkjo8lMeGBX4Y2Rs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Apple&qid=1763448563&sr=8-8"
"asin":"B0DGJ7HYG1"
"price":148.99
"title":"AppleAirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, with Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging Case, Wireless Charging, H2 Chip"
"rating":4.5
"currency":"USD"
"is_prime":false
"url_image":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iBtxCUabL._AC_UY218_.jpg"
"best_seller":false
"price_upper":148.99
"is_sponsored":false
"sales_volume":"10K+ bought in past month"
"pricing_count":1
"reviews_count":null
"is_amazons_choice":false
"price_strikethrough":179
"shipping_information":"FREE delivery Sun, Nov 23Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, Nov 19"
},
],
"amazons_choices":[
],
},
},
},
],
},

How the YC Startup Directory Scraper API Scraper API works?

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What can our API do for you?

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Proxy management

ML-driven proxy selection and rotation using our premium proxy pool from 190 countries.

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AI-driven fingerprinting

Unique HTTP headers, JavaScript, and browser fingerprints ensure resilience to dynamic content.

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CAPTCHA bypass

Automatic retries and CAPTCHA bypassing for uninterrupted data retrieval.

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Bulk data extraction

Extract data from several pages at the same time with up to 10K URLs per batch.

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Multiple delivery options

Receive data via cloud storage such as SFTP or AWSS3, or retrieve results through APIs.

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Scheduled scraping

Set your preferred frequency for automated, custom-timed data collection, with results delivered directly to your cloud storage.

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Maintenance-free infrastructure

Eliminate proxy maintenance and infrastructure hassle. No need to build crawler systems.

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Highly scalable

Easy to integrate with support for customization.

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24/7 support

Receive professional support in case of anyquestions or issues.

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Flexible Pricing

Transparent web scraping pricing with flexible API subscription plans. Compare data extraction costs, purchase crawler access, and start free — then scale as you grow.

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High-volume plans for teams that need more power and dedicated support.

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What do our customers say?

★★★★★
5.0

Perfect for startup crawl—delivers precise YC profiles and metrics for our deal sourcing.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
VC Partner
★★★★★
4.9

Easy Python integration and fast scraping make this YC scraper indispensable.

Sarah Kim
Sarah Kim
Data Engineer
★★★★★
5.0

Outstanding dataset quality from batch lists; transformed our lead gen startup crawl.

Mike Chen
Mike Chen
Growth Lead
★★★★★
4.8

Accurate product details and media URLs—supercharged our competitor analysis.

Emma Patel
Emma Patel
Founder
★★★★★
5.0

Reliable engagement metrics scraper for tracking YC traction trends.

David Lopez
David Lopez
Investor Analyst
★★★★★
4.9

JSON output and async support make startup crawl a breeze.

Lisa Wong
Lisa Wong
Backend Dev
★★★★★
5.0

Founder bios and search results are spot-on for talent sourcing.

Tom Harris
Tom Harris
Recruiter
★★★★★
4.7

Scalable and compliant—ideal for ongoing YC directory crawls.

Rachel Green
Rachel Green
Product Manager
★★★★★
5.0

Bypasses all blocks; best startup scraper API we've used.

Chris Evans
Chris Evans
CTO
★★★★★
4.9

Clean data exports fuel our startup ecosystem reports effortlessly.

Nina Singh
Nina Singh
Market Analyst
★★★★★
5.0

Perfect for startup crawl—delivers precise YC profiles and metrics for our deal sourcing.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
VC Partner
★★★★★
4.9

Easy Python integration and fast scraping make this YC scraper indispensable.

Sarah Kim
Sarah Kim
Data Engineer
★★★★★
5.0

Outstanding dataset quality from batch lists; transformed our lead gen startup crawl.

Mike Chen
Mike Chen
Growth Lead
★★★★★
4.8

Accurate product details and media URLs—supercharged our competitor analysis.

Emma Patel
Emma Patel
Founder
★★★★★
5.0

Reliable engagement metrics scraper for tracking YC traction trends.

David Lopez
David Lopez
Investor Analyst
★★★★★
4.9

JSON output and async support make startup crawl a breeze.

Lisa Wong
Lisa Wong
Backend Dev
★★★★★
5.0

Founder bios and search results are spot-on for talent sourcing.

Tom Harris
Tom Harris
Recruiter
★★★★★
4.7

Scalable and compliant—ideal for ongoing YC directory crawls.

Rachel Green
Rachel Green
Product Manager
★★★★★
5.0

Bypasses all blocks; best startup scraper API we've used.

Chris Evans
Chris Evans
CTO
★★★★★
4.9

Clean data exports fuel our startup ecosystem reports effortlessly.

Nina Singh
Nina Singh
Market Analyst
★★★★★
5.0

Perfect for startup crawl—delivers precise YC profiles and metrics for our deal sourcing.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
VC Partner
★★★★★
4.9

Easy Python integration and fast scraping make this YC scraper indispensable.

Sarah Kim
Sarah Kim
Data Engineer
★★★★★
5.0

Outstanding dataset quality from batch lists; transformed our lead gen startup crawl.

Mike Chen
Mike Chen
Growth Lead
★★★★★
4.8

Accurate product details and media URLs—supercharged our competitor analysis.

Emma Patel
Emma Patel
Founder
★★★★★
5.0

Reliable engagement metrics scraper for tracking YC traction trends.

David Lopez
David Lopez
Investor Analyst
★★★★★
4.9

JSON output and async support make startup crawl a breeze.

Lisa Wong
Lisa Wong
Backend Dev
★★★★★
5.0

Founder bios and search results are spot-on for talent sourcing.

Tom Harris
Tom Harris
Recruiter
★★★★★
4.7

Scalable and compliant—ideal for ongoing YC directory crawls.

Rachel Green
Rachel Green
Product Manager
★★★★★
5.0

Bypasses all blocks; best startup scraper API we've used.

Chris Evans
Chris Evans
CTO
★★★★★
4.9

Clean data exports fuel our startup ecosystem reports effortlessly.

Nina Singh
Nina Singh
Market Analyst
★★★★★
5.0

Perfect for startup crawl—delivers precise YC profiles and metrics for our deal sourcing.

Alex Rivera
Alex Rivera
VC Partner
★★★★★
4.9

Easy Python integration and fast scraping make this YC scraper indispensable.

Sarah Kim
Sarah Kim
Data Engineer
★★★★★
5.0

Outstanding dataset quality from batch lists; transformed our lead gen startup crawl.

Mike Chen
Mike Chen
Growth Lead
★★★★★
4.8

Accurate product details and media URLs—supercharged our competitor analysis.

Emma Patel
Emma Patel
Founder
★★★★★
5.0

Reliable engagement metrics scraper for tracking YC traction trends.

David Lopez
David Lopez
Investor Analyst
★★★★★
4.9

JSON output and async support make startup crawl a breeze.

Lisa Wong
Lisa Wong
Backend Dev
★★★★★
5.0

Founder bios and search results are spot-on for talent sourcing.

Tom Harris
Tom Harris
Recruiter
★★★★★
4.7

Scalable and compliant—ideal for ongoing YC directory crawls.

Rachel Green
Rachel Green
Product Manager
★★★★★
5.0

Bypasses all blocks; best startup scraper API we've used.

Chris Evans
Chris Evans
CTO
★★★★★
4.9

Clean data exports fuel our startup ecosystem reports effortlessly.

Nina Singh
Nina Singh
Market Analyst
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about XCrawl.

How does the YC Startup Directory Scraper API architecture work?
Distributed headless browsers fetch public pages, parse with ML models, and return JSON via REST APIs with caching for speed.
What factors determine pricing?
Billed per successful request, scaled by data volume, scrape frequency, and endpoint complexity.
What is the data coverage and any limitations?
Full coverage of public YC startups, batches, profiles, and metrics; no access to private or paywalled content.
Is the scraper legal and compliant?
Strictly scrapes public data only, respecting robots.txt and rate limits for ethical use.
What integration support do you provide?
SDKs for Python/Node.js, interactive docs, API playground, and dedicated Slack support.

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