Only 4% of the startups in YC's 2026 spring batch had a native mobile app as their main product, down from 15% in 2013, as startups focus on AI and agents (Parmy Olson/Bloomberg) — SkimNews
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- Y Combinator's 2026 spring batch included just 4% of startups with a native mobile app as their main product, down from 15% in 2013.
- Startup founders are shifting focus toward AI and agents, while AI has made it easier than ever to build apps — new releases on Apple Inc.'s App Store have surged.
Why it matters: The 11-point drop in mobile-first startups over 13 years shows founders now prioritize AI agents over app-store products. Meanwhile, Apple's App Store is seeing surging release volume — suggesting AI is democratizing app creation even as fewer top-tier seed-stage startups treat mobile as their primary bet.
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