funding_articleConfidence: medium
ZeroSettle | Y Combinator
Winter 2026 batch; drop-in direct billing SDK so mobile apps bypass App Store fees (5% + $0.50 vs 30%).
Affected score: noObserved: May 20, 2026Amount: $0.50
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ZeroSettle
Pre-SeedFunding signalMarket data is refreshed once per day from public sources. Information may be incomplete or outdated — verify independently before making decisions. This is not investment advice.
Investor read
Evidence-bound summary — expand sections for movement, risks, and signals.
Memo snapshot · May 20, 2026, 6:17 PM
Worth a meetingEvidence-bound analyst verdict
- •Funding: Raised $500K across 1 funding round. Latest: $500K Pre-seed (Jan 2026). Investors: Y Combinator.
- •Named backers in indexed sources: Y Combinator.
- •Product/news: 1 product/news‑styled row(s); headline risk without filings
What would change this read
- →Open roles appearing would signal burn capacity and growth intent.
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TL;DR
Seed (YC)ZeroSettle - Bypass Apple's 30% Fee Direct billing SDK for mobile in-app purchases and subscriptions.
Funding
Raised $500K across 1 funding round. Latest: $500K Pre-seed (Jan 2026). Investors: Y Combinator. (High).
Quick read
- •ZeroSettle - Bypass Apple's 30% Fee Direct billing SDK for mobile in-app purchases and subscriptions.
- •Reported angle: Launch YC: ZeroSettle
Key signals
Funding
Raised $500K across 1 funding round. Latest: $500K Pre-seed (Jan 2026). Investors: Y Combinator. (High).
Product / news
1 product/news‑styled row(s); headline risk without filings (High).
Evidence summary
Verified facts
- •ZeroSettle - Bypass Apple's 30% Fee Direct billing SDK for mobile in-app purchases and subscriptions.
- •Reported angle: Launch YC: ZeroSettle
Recent movers
- •May 20, 2026 · ycombinator.com — ZeroSettle | Y Combinator
- •May 20, 2026 · ycombinator.com — Launch YC: ZeroSettle
- •May 20, 2026 · ycombinator.com — ZeroSettle | Y Combinator
- •May 20, 2026 · ycombinator.com — Launch YC: ZeroSettle
- •Y Combinator
Suggested next steps
- ▸Open a founder conversation this month; validate traction claims against the indexed evidence.
- ▸Add to the active watchlist so new signals trigger alerts.
Funding & hiring signals
Open roles (indexed)
No open roles indexed yet.
Public index
55Activity 92/100Strong public activity signal
7D+11 (+25.0%)
30D+12 (+27.9%)
Needs Review
The index price and activity score are algorithmic estimates based on observed public company-level signals. They may be incomplete, stale, or inaccurate and are not investment, legal, tax, or business advice.
Source health
- public_page:pricingokLast checked Thu, Jul 2, 04:04 PM
- public_page:homeokLast checked Thu, Jul 2, 04:04 PM
- public_page:changelogokLast checked Mon, Jun 29, 11:42 AM
- public_market_enrichmentokLast checked Mon, Jun 29, 09:41 AM
- public_page:_okLast checked Mon, Jun 29, 09:41 AM
Public source summary
- Total evidence rows
- 8
- Latest evidence
- Thu, Jul 2, 04:04 PM
Source types found
company_sitefunding_articleofficial_siteotherpressproduct
Strongest / recent news-style rows
- Pricing — ZeroSettle · Start free, switch on what you need
Pricing · Thu, Jul 2, 04:04 PM · confidence 90%high quality
- ZeroSettle | Y Combinator
Wed, May 20, 06:17 PM · confidence 88%high quality
- Launch YC: ZeroSettle
Wed, May 20, 06:17 PM · confidence 85%medium quality
Public signal timeline
Newest first · 8 event(s)
1
Thu, Jul 2, 04:04 PM · product · 90% · publichigh qualityPricing — ZeroSettle · Start free, switch on what you need
Source ↗Source: Pricing
Start free with ZeroSettle: analytics, entitlements, A/B testing, and campaigns — no MRR cap, no per-seat fees. Switch on what you need. Web checkout is optional (0.5% BYOS or 5% + 50¢ Managed MoR, web-checkout revenue only — never App Store or Play sales). Z…
2
Thu, Jul 2, 04:04 PM · official_site · 90% · publichigh qualityZeroSettle — keep 85% of your revenue, not 70%
Source ↗Source: Homepage
Keep 85% of your app revenue, not 70%. ZeroSettle routes eligible in-app purchases through your own web checkout — same app, one SDK call. Merchant of Record, cross-platform entitlements, free analytics + A/B experiments, and flat-fee AI pricing.
3
Mon, Jun 29, 11:42 AM · official_site · 75% · publichigh qualityWhat
Source ↗Source: official_site
What's new — ZeroSettle Changelog What's new We ship continuously across the SDK, dashboard, and platform. Here's a look at recent updates — and a link to every release we've shipped. See all releases Read the docs Recent updates Lately at ZeroSettle A few of…
4
Wed, May 20, 06:17 PM · company_site · 85% · verified_publichigh qualityZeroSettle - Bypass Apple's 30% Fee
Source ↗Direct billing SDK for mobile in-app purchases and subscriptions.
5
Wed, May 20, 06:17 PM · funding_article · 88% · verified_publichigh qualityZeroSettle | Y Combinator
Source ↗Winter 2026 batch; drop-in direct billing SDK so mobile apps bypass App Store fees (5% + $0.50 vs 30%).
6
Wed, May 20, 06:17 PM · press · 85% · verified_publicmedium qualityLaunch YC: ZeroSettle
Source ↗Post–Epic v. Apple direct-billing unlock for $150B+ annual IAP volume.
8
Mon, Jun 29, 11:42 AM · other · 50% · publiclow qualityZero (Battle Arena Toshinden)
Source ↗Source: wikipedia
Official / company site
3 row(s)
The company's own site — the authoritative description of what they sell and to whom. Marketing-controlled, so treat claims as positioning rather than verified traction.
official_site·Thu, Jul 2, 04:04 PM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
ZeroSettle — keep 85% of your revenue, not 70%Keep 85% of your app revenue, not 70%. ZeroSettle routes eligible in-app purchases through your own web checkout — same app, one SDK call. Merchant of Record, cross-platform entitlements, free analytics + A/B experiments, and flat-fee AI pricing.
Why it matters: Primary source — the company's own positioning; best read for what they sell and to whom, not for traction claims.
Open source ↗official_site·Mon, Jun 29, 11:42 AM·Confidence 75%high qualitypublic
WhatWhat's new — ZeroSettle Changelog What's new We ship continuously across the SDK, dashboard, and platform. Here's a look at recent updates — and a link to every release we've shipped. See all releases Read the docs Recent updates Lately at ZeroSettle A few of…
Why it matters: Primary source — the company's own positioning; best read for what they sell and to whom, not for traction claims.
Open source ↗company_site·Wed, May 20, 06:17 PM·Confidence 85%high qualityverified_public
ZeroSettle - Bypass Apple's 30% FeeDirect billing SDK for mobile in-app purchases and subscriptions.
Why it matters: Primary source — the company's own positioning; best read for what they sell and to whom, not for traction claims.
Open source ↗News
4 row(s)
Third-party press coverage. Independent reporting corroborates company claims; repeated coverage across outlets is a momentum signal.
product·Thu, Jul 2, 04:04 PM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Pricing — ZeroSettle · Start free, switch on what you needStart free with ZeroSettle: analytics, entitlements, A/B testing, and campaigns — no MRR cap, no per-seat fees. Switch on what you need. Web checkout is optional (0.5% BYOS or 5% + 50¢ Managed MoR, web-checkout revenue only — never App Store or Play sales). Z…
Why it matters: Independent coverage — third-party corroboration of company claims; recurring coverage indicates rising visibility.
Open source ↗press·Wed, May 20, 06:17 PM·Confidence 85%medium qualityverified_public
Launch YC: ZeroSettlePost–Epic v. Apple direct-billing unlock for $150B+ annual IAP volume.
Why it matters: Independent coverage — third-party corroboration of company claims; recurring coverage indicates rising visibility.
Open source ↗other·Mon, Jun 29, 11:42 AM·Confidence 50%low qualitypublic
Zero-shot learningWhy it matters: Independent coverage — third-party corroboration of company claims; recurring coverage indicates rising visibility.
Open source ↗other·Mon, Jun 29, 11:42 AM·Confidence 50%low qualitypublic
Zero (Battle Arena Toshinden)Why it matters: Independent coverage — third-party corroboration of company claims; recurring coverage indicates rising visibility.
Open source ↗Funding / news
1 row(s)
Funding announcements and investor-database records. The strongest public signal of capitalization: round, amount, and syndicate quality when disclosed.
funding_article·Wed, May 20, 06:17 PM·Confidence 88%high qualityverified_public
ZeroSettle | Y CombinatorWinter 2026 batch; drop-in direct billing SDK so mobile apps bypass App Store fees (5% + $0.50 vs 30%).
Why it matters: Funding signal — Pre-Seed per this source; verify against the linked original before relying on it.
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