YC alumni review
your application.
Share your draft and get written notes from Canadian founders who've already been through YC.
Submit your application →Check your application first.
Upload your draft and get a completeness score out of 100, scored against the full checklist YC assesses. Fix the gaps before a reviewer ever sees it.
- All 13 core topicsSee which YC questions you skipped or left blank.
- Thin answers flaggedShort answers that need more substance get called out.
- The specifics partners look forUser numbers, revenue, time worked, demo link, etc.
Read only by founders who got in.
Every application is read by Canadian founders who have gone through Y Combinator. No VCs, no academics, no generic templates. Just Canadians who know what the YC partners look for because they've successfully applied themselves.
Everything you need before you hit submit.
Instant completeness score
Upload your draft and see what's missing, scored out of 100 against the full checklist YC assesses.
Check your application →Read by founders who got in
Your full application is read by Canadian founders who've been through YC. No associates, no outside readers.
Specific feedback
You get written notes on what to sharpen, cut or lead with, so you know exactly what to change before you submit to YC.
Fully private
Only your reviewers see your draft. We never share it with YC, investors or anyone else without your permission.
The answers to your questions.
Does this cost anything?
No. It's free.
Who reads my application?
Canadian YC alumni only. Your application is never shared publicly.
Do I need to be Canadian?
At least one founder should be Canadian, or the company should be based in Canada. If you're not sure you qualify, apply anyway and we'll let you know.
What happens to my submission?
It's stored securely and used only for this review. We never send it to YC or anyone else on your behalf.
Are you affiliated with Y Combinator?
No. Forward Deployed Canadian is an independent, community-run program. It is not endorsed by or connected to Y Combinator.
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A YC alum will read your application and email you their notes.