Yc Batch Evaluator
Scrapes a YC batch, researches each company across YC pages, the company site, Apollo founder data, and Perplexity market context, then exports a ranked Goog...
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Scrapes a YC batch, researches each company across YC pages, the company site, Apollo founder data, and Perplexity market context, then exports a ranked Google Sheet. Costs ~$1.86 for 22 companies.
What this skill does
- 1Scrape a full YC batch directory to extract every company name, description, sector, and location.
- 2Create a live Google Sheet instantly, populate it with company rows, and share the link before research begins so results appear in real time.
- 3For each company, pull founder profiles and employment history from the YC page and Apollo, then scrape the company's own website for traction signals and pricing.
- 4Run a Perplexity market analysis per company covering TAM, competitors, and red flags.
- 5Score and rank all companies by founder-market fit, market size, and traction, then re-sort the sheet with top picks at the top.
When to use
- You need to screen a full YC batch for investment fit before demo day, without manual research.
- You want a prioritized shortlist from a specific batch filtered by sector or investment thesis.
- Preparing for meetings with YC founders and needing quick background on their market and team.
- Running due diligence on a specific YC company alongside batch peers for comparison.
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What is Yc Batch Evaluator?
Yc Batch Evaluator is a Claude Code skill for sourcing by GooseWorks AI. Scrapes a YC batch, researches each company across YC pages, the company site, Apollo founder data, and Perplexity market context, then exports a ranked Goog...
When should I use Yc Batch Evaluator?
You need to screen a full YC batch for investment fit before demo day, without manual research. You want a prioritized shortlist from a specific batch filtered by sector or investment thesis.
How do I install Yc Batch Evaluator?
Run the install command (npx goose-skills install). Once the skill is in place, Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches what it does.
Is Yc Batch Evaluator free to use?
The author distributes it as MIT, but the repository has no LICENSE file. The source is public on GitHub (gooseworks-ai/goose-skills).