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Y Combinator PAC targets 66 Republican campaigns
Y Combinator's Little Tech PAC spent $117k supporting 66 federal candidates, mostly Republicans, to boost AI-friendly tech policy.
In brief
Y Combinator's Little Tech PAC spent $117k supporting 66 federal candidates, mostly Republicans, to boost AI-friendly tech policy. Y Combinator's PAC is funding Republican candidates who support AI policy while opposing Big Tech monopolies. Originally reported by Gazetteer.
Y Combinator PAC launches
Y Combinator's Little Tech PAC registered on Dec 15, 2025, with $200k from 40 contributors.
“We want 10,000 flowers to bloom and for startups to have every chance to give consumers choice and for there to be truly free markets that create prosperity everywhere”
Funding strategy
The PAC spent $117,647 supporting 66 federal candidates, including Republicans like Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley.
Key contributors
Co-founders Paul Graham and Jessica Livingston, CEO Garry Tan, and policy head Travis Lowe contributed $5,000 each.
AI policy focus
The PAC supports candidates who work on AI and tech policy, including Rep. Valerie Foushee and Rep. Adam Smith.
Republican targets
The PAC backed Virginia Rep. Rob Wittman, who supports Trump's AI initiative despite Democrats trying to flip his seat.
Policy conflicts
Some supported candidates oppose data center regulations but still back AI development, like Sen. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz.
What to remember
Y Combinator's PAC is funding Republican candidates who support AI policy while opposing Big Tech monopolies.
