Chart: 20 YC companies with international founders that exited, from Brex to DoorDash
FinanceYF5 · x · 2026-11-09
A compiled chart lists 20 YC companies with at least one founder born or raised outside the US that exited — including Brex, Meesho, Groww, GitLab, DoorDash, and Weebly. Exit routes span IPOs, SPACs, and acquisitions, underscoring how international talent has long been core to Silicon Valley's startup ecosystem.
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