HACKER Q&A
📣 gordoncm
Does my startup have to make money to apply to YC?
Does my startup have to make money to apply to YC? Is it OK if I never want to charge for it and keep it as an open-source project forever?
👤 mtmail
Accepted Answer ✓
There's a non-profit section in the FAQ
https://www.ycombinator.com/faq/#non-profit-money
It's better to contact ycombinator directly
https://www.ycombinator.com/contact/
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