Sleep Tech Startups funded by Y Combinator (YC) 2026

Equipt Health makes it easy for any healthcare company to offer prescription medical devices to patients. We handle the whole process: the packaging, the logistics, the clinical (via our provider network) and technical support, and the return of data from connected devices. We're starting with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea at heliosleep.com.

Zeit Medical leverages the power of AI and wearable sensors to deliver peace of mind for those affected by stroke. Zeit’s smart headband immediately detects the onset of stroke and notifies 911. Each year more than 90% of the one million strokes in the US go untreated, resulting in life-long disability and exploding medical costs north of $100b. The lack of timely treatment is the result of delays in alerting the emergency services. More than 10 million Americans with an elevated stroke risk live with constant fear that a stroke may go unnoticed for hours, while they are asleep or alone. The company was founded by Orestis Vardoulis PhD a biomedical & mechanical engineer and expert in digital health (EPFL/Stanford) and Urs Naber MD a critical care physician (Dartmouth/Stanford). They have both seen the devastating effects of stroke in their families and came up with the idea of addressing this unmet clinical need during their Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellowship.

We’re a team of podcast fanatics with more than 20 years of combined experience in the audio space. We are building the fastest-growing podcast player and are now backed by YCombinator (W18). At Podcast App, we are building an audio platform to help millions of people in their pursuit of happiness. Under one roof, we bring the best and most powerful podcasts, audiobooks, and meditations from leading minds and experts around the world. Our love for podcasts began when we discovered their power to make our ordinary day-to-day tasks more enjoyable and meaningful. Podcasts helped transform tedious activities like commutes or household chores into more positive experiences, helping us learn new skills, stay informed, or pass the time with captivating stories. We want to help people in their pursuit of happiness. We’ve been podcast aficionados for years, and, even for us, finding the right one to listen to is difficult and frustrating. With tens of millions to choose from and more being released every day, the problem’s only getting worse. It’s time to fix this problem. Americans spend 30 billion hours every year commuting and doing household chores. We want to make those hours worthwhile. By building technology that makes it easy to access great podcasts, we’ll help millions of people reclaim lost time and experience more fun, inspiration, and personal growth every day. Our product, Podcast App, is a minimalist podcast player enhanced with cutting-edge technology. We leverage machine learning to build customized podcast playlists for our users based on their interests and tastes. If you want to get in touch, email us at hello@podcast.app.

Our mission is to improve quality of life for millions of people by providing easy, immediate access to the world’s best sleep care. Sleep Reset is a modern, digital sleep clinic that delivers end-to-end care for every sleep issue — from insomnia to sleep apnea and beyond — all in one place. Available completely online, we make it simple to get evaluated, diagnosed, and treated without long wait times or in-person visits. Built in collaboration with leading sleep experts and top academic institutions, Sleep Reset combines clinical evaluation, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing care tailored to each individual. Members can access evidence-based therapies, at-home sleep testing, and clinician-guided treatment — all designed to address the root causes of poor sleep, not just the symptoms. Whether you’re struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or dealing with underlying conditions like sleep apnea, Sleep Reset provides a clear path to better sleep and better health. Our approach is personalized, clinically grounded, and designed for lasting results. Sleep Reset has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, and INSIDER. The company was founded by Yunha Kim, a serial entrepreneur recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, and is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Foundation Capital, New Enterprise Associates, Stanford University, and a network of top founders and operators.

Chorus is a mobile app and coaching program that helps employees sleep better. We do this by combining sleep coaching, short lessons, and relaxing audio sessions that help employees, and their families, fall asleep faster and get better quality sleep through the night.