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Rebel Fund builds a diversified portfolio from the highest-ranked Y Combinator startups, using its proprietary machine-learning screening system and an investing-partner network of successful YC alumni. Its mandate is broad across technology sectors.
Stage focus
Lead / follow
Check size
Ownership target
Generalist / Specialist
Generalist
Investing team
Dan SirokerPartner (Optimizely Co-founder)
Daniel KanPartner (Cruise Co-founder)
Jared HeymanManaging Partner
Jonathan HirschPartner (Paradigm — biotech)
Justin HilliardPrincipal
Luis FortuñoManaging Director
Max MullenPartner (Instacart Co-founder)
Sebastian MejiaPartner (Rappi Co-founder)
Steve HuffmanPartner (Reddit Co-founder)
Trip AdlerPartner (Scribd Co-founder)
How to reach them
Does not accept unsolicited pitches — invests only in YC-backed startups; founders should apply to Y Combinator directly (ycombinator.com/apply)
Notable investments
Airbyte, Albedo, Array Labs, Apollo Group, Axle, Aviron Interactive, Anchor, Andromeda Surgical, Arist, AiSDR