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Y Combinator launches YC Bio to fund age-related start-ups

January 12, 2018 7:34 PM UTC

Start-up accelerator Y Combinator launched the YC Bio incubator to fund early stage, preclinical biotechs focused on healthspan and age-related disease.

Y Combinator President Sam Altman said in a blog post that YC Bio will offer companies $500,000 to $1 million for 10-20% ownership, rather than the firm's standard offer of $120,000 for a 7% stake...