Update YC page in handbook and delete duplicate (#13848)

* Update YC page in handbook

* Update startups.md

* Delete contents/handbook/growth/sales/yc-onboarding.md

delete duplicate page

* Update index.js

* merge 3 emails into one + minor fixes

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Co-authored-by: pawel-cebula <[email protected]>

Author: charlescook-ph

contents/handbook/brand/startups.md

@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ We run two special programs for early-stage teams. The primary place for discuss
 | Feature                     | Startups                                              | Y Combinator                                          |
 | --------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
 | Eligibility                 | <2 years old, <$5M raised                             | Must be in YC (any batch)                             |
-| Credit                      | $50,000 for 12 months                                 | $50k (recent batches) or $25k                         |
-| Can use credit for add-ons? | ⚠️ Yes, but cannot use credit for BAA in Boost add-on | ✅ Yes, and can use credit for BAA in Boost add-on    |
+| Credit                      | $50,000 for 12 months                                 | $50k per year, forever                                |
+| Can use credit for add-ons? | ⚠️ Yes, but cannot use credit for BAA in Boost add-on | ✅ Yes, and can use credit for BAA in Boost add-on     |
 | Founder merch               | Welcome pack (max 1)                                  | Different welcome pack (max 4)                        |
-| Community                   | —                                                     | Private YC founder Slack                              |
+| Community                   | —                                                     | Tim's Whatsapp, priority support                      |
 | Apply via…                  | [Startup page](/startups)                             | [Secret YC page](https://app.posthog.com/startups/yc) |
 
 ## PostHog for Startups
@@ -36,13 +36,13 @@ We track all PostHog for Startups applications in [this Zapier table](http://tab
 
 This program is similar to our startup program but has some key differences for YC teams. Teams can be in any YC batch, with any amount of funding raised, and can claim the following:
 
--   A variable amount of PostHog credit:
-    -   $50,000 for teams in the current, upcoming, or last 4 YC batches
-    -   $25,000 for older batches
+-   $50,000 per year forever - they only need to register once and it will renew automatically
+   -   If they previously registered for the old deal and it expired, they need to re-register
 -   Up to 4 unique founder merch packs (different from the startup program)
--   Access to [our private YC Founder Slack](https://posthog.slack.com/archives/C04J1TJ11UZ)
--   Partner benefits with Speakeasy and Mintlify (50% off for 6 months)
--   A monthly founder newsletter
+-   Access to HogPatch for the duration of their time in the batch
+-   Partner benefits with Speakeasy, Mintlify and Chroma
+
+You can find the copy for the latest deal on Bookface in this [doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dmsMxrfWSVhKZY4bQp5QIRiXS2iCvLGJah5EKWOvoeI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.o7fhsqrlnheo). To post updates, you need to ask James or Tim to do it. 
 
 > ✅ Credits **can** be used to claim a BAA under the Boost plan.
 
@@ -58,20 +58,15 @@ We track all PostHog for YC applications in [this Zapier table](https://tables.z
 2. **Credit**  
    If they meet the basic criteria, we automatically apply the correct amount of Stripe credit.
 
-3. **Confirmation**  
-   They receive an automated email from <TeamMember name="Joe Martin" photo /> via Zapier confirming their acceptance.
-
-4. **Merch**  
-   A separate email (also from Zapier) sends unique codes to claim founder kits from [the merch store](/merch).  
-   Orders are fulfilled by Micromerch. Merch questions can go in the #merch Slack channel.
-
-5. **Welcome**  
-   ~12 hours later, a third email (via [Customer.io](https://fly.customer.io/workspaces/127208/journeys/composer/actions/2185)) is sent by [Joe](community/profiles/29070) welcoming them and explaining perks.
+3. **Welcome + merch**  
+   Shortly after, they receive an [automated email](https://fly.customer.io/workspaces/127208/journeys/composer/actions/2185)) from <TeamMember name="Joe Martin" photo />, in which we
+   - Confirm their acceptance, welcome them and explain perks
+   - Provide unique code(s) to claim founder kit(s) from [the merch store](/merch) (orders are fulfilled by Micromerch, merch questions can go in the `#merch` Slack channel)
 
-6. **Milestones**  
+4. **Milestones**  
    When teams reach 50%, 75%, or 100% of their credit usage — or when credits expire — they receive milestone emails. These come from Customer.io and are managed by <TeamMember name="Joe Martin" photo />.
 
-7. **Post-credit**  
+5. **Post-credit**  
    Once credit is fully used or expired, teams are moved to a standard paid plan automatically.
    We automatically email users to let them know and offer a one-time $500 credit bonus to help soften the transition.
 
@@ -110,6 +105,7 @@ We currently partner with:
 
 -   **Mintlify** — 50% off for 6 months
 -   **Speakeasy** — 50% off for 6 months
+-   **Chroma** - $5,000 of credit
 
 Discount codes are sent in the welcome email after signup.
 

contents/handbook/growth/sales/yc-onboarding.md

@@ -1399,10 +1399,6 @@ export const handbookSidebar = [
                         name: 'Onboarding team',
                         url: '/handbook/onboarding/onboarding-team',
                     },
-                    {
-                        name: 'YC onboarding',
-                        url: '/handbook/growth/sales/yc-onboarding',
-                    },
                     {
                         name: 'Onboarding program',
                         url: '/handbook/onboarding/onboarding-program',