Get Your App
Roasted
By Top YC Alums
Increase your chance of getting accepted into Y Combinator with expert feedback from successful YC founders.
Brutally honest. Completely free.
Why ‘Roasting’?
If anyone thinks roasting is bad, they should consider what humans do to lobsters: BOILING. We're just giving your application the heat it needs to succeed.
Honest Feedback
Get brutally honest, constructive criticism from founders who've been through the process
Proven Success
Feedback from 100+ successful YC companies in our portfolio
Time to Improve
Submit 1 week before the deadline and get time to refine your application
Lobster Capital
We're a venture firm 100% focused on Y Combinator companies. With over $50M deployed across 100+ YC companies, we've built deep relationships with the YC community.
YC Roaster is our way of giving back — connecting aspiring founders with experienced YC alumni who can help them put their best application forward.
Capital Deployed
YC Companies
YC Focused
Capital Deployed
YC Companies
YC Focused
How It Works
From submission to feedback in 4 simple steps
Submit Application
Upload your YC application 1 week before the deadline
Expert Review
A successful YC founder carefully reviews your application
Get Feedback
Receive detailed written feedback on how to improve
Zoom Deep Dive
If you show strong potential, get a 1-on-1 session with a YC founder
Who Is This For?
For Founders
- Get pre-application feedback from YC alums
- Learn from founders who successfully got into YC
- Improve your application before the deadline
- Potentially get a 1-on-1 session with a founder
For YC Founders
- Review applications from aspiring YC founders
- Share your YC experience and insights
- Connect with promising early-stage startups
- Be part of the Lobster Capital community
Backed by the Best in YC
Our reviewers come from our portfolio of 100+ YC companies. They've raised millions, built products used by millions, and know exactly what YC looks for in an application.
100+
YC Companies in Portfolio
$50M+
Capital Deployed
Top 2%
Of YC Applications Reviewed
Submit Your Application
Upload your YC application for expert review. We'll match you with a successful YC founder.
Submit at least 1 week before the YC application deadline
What Founders Say
“The YC Roaster really helped me make my application strong. Super useful resource.”
Jesus Remon
Founder
“Gabriel is a beacon of modern investment. Among 200 investors, he stood out distinctly.”
Jeffrey Lange
Scanbase (YC W23)
“The AI feedback was shockingly accurate.”
Max Maxima
Founder & CEO
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about YC Roaster