Investing in startups from Y Combinator can pay off big time. Just ask Kulveer Taggar, a two-time YC alum who co-founded Zeus Living. He’s so confident in the potential of YC startups that he launched Phosphor Capital, a $34 million fund dedicated to investing in YC companies.
## Y Combinator Connection
Taggar’s relationship with Y Combinator goes way back to 2007 when he brought his startup, Auctomatic, through the program. Fast forward to 2011, he went through YC again with Zeus Living, which saw success until it was sold to a competitor in 2023.
## Bet on Garry Tan
Taggar sees his fund as a bet on Garry Tan’s leadership at Y Combinator. He’s excited about investing in young AI startups and believes Tan is taking YC to new heights.
## OG Alum with Battle Scars
With over 200 YC companies already backed by Phosphor, Taggar’s experience as a YC alum and founder brings empathy and valuable insights to the table for both investors and founders.
Phosphor writes checks ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, supporting startups like Gumloop and Circleback. If you’re a YC startup looking for funding, Phosphor Capital might just be the fund for you.
