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The Industrial Tech Thesis: Startups Rebuilding America's Manufacturing Base
Real-sector tech is quietly climbing into one of the hottest investable theses of 2026. We analyzed YC's industrial portfolio to map the three business models reshaping US manufacturing.
Feb 24, 2026
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How do VC funds build an edge when everyone has the same data?
We analyzed 152 VC/PE funds with product, data, or engineering roles to understand how the best funds build lasting competitive advantages in data-driven investing.
Feb 04, 2026
The "ZoomInfo for X" Thesis
Most GTM strategy is built for selling software to software companies. But the real economy runs on physical events. We explore vertical GTM data providers tailored for the real economy.
Jan 19, 2026
YC GTM Tech Bets
From AI SDRs to automated CRM data entry, Y Combinator startups are redefining the revenue stack. We analyzed 135+ GTM tech companies to see how they're automating sales.
Dec 13, 2025
Evaluating Clay alternatives: a decision‑maker's guide
Everyone knows Clay; many learned it through agencies; most agree the yield can be powerful; and yet, teams still feel a persistent gap between 'what the platform could do' and 'what our teams can reliably operate day‑to‑day.'
Dec 07, 2025
The State of PLG in 2025: What the Data Actually Shows
We analyzed 474 Series A startups to understand how product-led growth actually plays out in 2025. The data reveals a more nuanced picture than the PLG-versus-sales debates suggest.
Oct 15, 2025
The State of AI SDRs 2025: Complete Market Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of 110 AI SDR companies shaping the future of sales development. Discover market trends, funding patterns, autonomy levels, and industry insights in the fastest-growing sales technology sector.
Sep 25, 2025
Y Combinator S25 Batch Analysis: Complete Startup & Founder Intelligence
Deep dive into the Y Combinator Summer 2025 batch featuring 160 startups and 231 founders. Discover AI adoption trends, industry distribution, funding patterns, founder backgrounds, and university representation in the most comprehensive YC S25 analysis available.
Sep 25, 2025
