YCX26· OtherMadrone
Hyper-efficient coolers for data centers
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About Madrone
Madrone builds cooling systems for data centers. In Texas, where most new sites are, Madrone can cool using 30% less power and water, thanks to novel dew-point cooling technology.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Madrone: questions
Which YC batch was Madrone in?
Madrone was in Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch (X26).
Is Madrone still active?
Y Combinator lists Madrone as active.
Where is Madrone based?
Madrone lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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