Y Combinator’s spring 2025 batch features 70 startups focused on agentic AI

In another YC-related development—Dalton Caldwell, who had been serving as managing partner at the Silicon Valley accelerator , transitioned to the role of partner emeritus.

With more than 12 years of experience, guiding 25 batches and working with over a thousand startups, Caldwell was deeply involved in YC’s application process. He is now stepping into a new role as cofounder of Standard…