� Y Combinator lists what it wants to fund in spring 2026

Y Combinator updated its Requests for Startups for the spring 2026 batch. The list highlights areas where YC actively wants new companies.

�� Cursor for Product Managers
AI tools that turn user interviews and product data into clear product decisions and feature plans.

�� AI-Native Hedge Funds
Funds built around AI agents that research filings, synthesize signals, and execute trades from the ground up.

�� AI-Native Agencies
Design, marketing, or legal agencies rebuilt as software-first businesses with scalable margins.

�� Stablecoin Financial Services
Payments, investing, and cross-border money movement built on stablecoins while regulation is still open.

�� AI for Government
Tools that help governments handle growing workloads with lower cost and faster execution.

�� Modern Metal Mills
Automation and energy optimization for outdated steel and metal manufacturing systems.

�� AI Guidance for Physical Work
Real-time AI assistance for workers using cameras and step-by-step instructions on the job.

�� Large Spatial Models
AI systems that can reason about 2D and 3D space and physical manipulation.

�� Infra for Government Fraud Hunters
Platforms that organize whistleblower data, messy documents, and complex corporate structures.

�� Make LLMs Easy to Train
Better tooling for large datasets and end-to-end LLM training workflows.

The list signals where YC expects new categories to emerge next.

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