# Alternatives to Y Combinator

6 alternatives to Y Combinator, picked out of 1 saved Instagram reel and 1 liked tweet, from creators like @kseniam0s, @areen.vc. 4 of them are free, freemium or open source.

## 6 alternatives

- [Accelerator and Grant Programs (June–July 2026)](https://xiry.app/resources/accelerator-and-grant-programs-june-july-2026): Curated list of early-stage startup accelerators and grant programs with deadlines (List, Free)
- [Antler](https://xiry.app/resources/antler): Global early-stage venture capital firm and startup generator program (Website, Free)
- [Boost VC](https://xiry.app/resources/boost-vc): Pre-seed venture capital fund investing in deep tech and sci-fi startups. (Website, Free)
- [Forum Ventures](https://xiry.app/resources/forum-ventures): Pre-seed fund, accelerator, and venture studio dedicated to B2B software startups. (Website, Paid)
- [Soma Capital](https://xiry.app/resources/soma-capital): Seed-stage venture fund backing early software builders and founders (Website, Free)
- [SPC Founder Fellowship](https://xiry.app/resources/spc-founder-fellowship): Early-stage startup fellowship offering up to $1M in funding and community. (Website, Paid)

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