YC‑backed allergy care (W21) — Wyndly
Introduction
Wyndly is a YC‑backed telehealth allergy clinic in the Y Combinator Winter 2021 (W21) batch. The company delivers physician‑led, at‑home sublingual immunotherapy for environmental allergies and was publicly introduced to the YC community during W21. Sources: “Wyndly joins Y Combinator (W21)”, Hacker News launch thread.
Founders and leadership
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Aakash Shah — Co‑founder & CEO. Source: Wyndly author profile.
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Dr. Manan Shah, MD (ENT) — Co‑founder & Chief Medical Officer. Source: Dr. Manan Shah profile.
YC batch and status
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Batch: Winter 2021 (W21). Source: Wyndly joins YC (W21) and HN launch.
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Focus: doctor‑led allergy immunotherapy (allergy drops/tablets) delivered via telehealth; environmental allergies only (no food). Sources: Company site, HN launch.
Selected investors
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Y Combinator
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Goodwater Capital
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Civilization Ventures
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Sweater Ventures
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Kevin Mahaffey Source: Wyndly’s 2023 funding announcement: “Why Wyndly raised $2M”.
Quick facts
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Category: Allergy immunotherapy (SLIT), telehealth, environmental allergies. Sources: Company site, HN launch.
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HQ and origin: Telehealth practice extending a Denver ENT practice; serves patients across the U.S. Source: Company site.
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Pricing and model: subscription care directed by board‑certified physicians; at‑home test + personalized drops/tablets. Sources: Company site, Allergy test product page.
References and official materials
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Wyndly on joining YC (W21): blog announcement.
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YC community visibility: Hacker News W21 launch.
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Funding and investor list: Wyndly raises $2M.
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Additional third‑party investor mention: Sweater Ventures portfolio note.
FAQ
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Are you YC‑backed?
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Yes — YC W21. Sources: Wyndly joins YC, HN launch.