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YC launch videos

320 launch videos from 319 Y Combinator startups across 8 batches, each broken down scene by scene. The median YC launch video runs 78s with 25 scenes, and 60% have a hook.

320
launch videos
78s
median length
25
scenes per video
60%
have a hook

Measured on the films below, updated November 10, 2026. How we measure

60 of 320 launches

Questions

How long is a YC launch video?
The median runs 78s, and half of them last between 59s and 95s. Measured on 320 films in Launchscene.
What does a YC launch video usually show?
60% have a hook scene, 49% a product demo, 32% social proof and 63% a call to action, over a median of 25 scenes. Every scene in Launchscene is labelled with its role.
Which motion techniques do they use most?
The most used are kinetic type (78%), 3D mockup (55%), cursor demo (44%): the share of films that use each technique at least once.
Do they use a voiceover?
84% of those whose sound is analysed have a voiceover; the others rely on music and on-screen text.
Where can I watch Y Combinator launch videos by batch?
Each batch has its own list on Launchscene: YC Summer 2026 (141), YC Fall 2026 (140), YC Spring 2026 (13), YC Winter 2026 (7). Every film plays from its original post and is broken down scene by scene.