Y Combinator · Launch Video Breakdown: Hook, Pacing & Motion Design

Q2Q (@tryq2q) is an AI native deal sourcing service for private equity. Tell Q2Q the types of companies you want to buy, and they'll get qualified first meetings booked for you. Congrats on the lau…

AI AgentsLaunchFebruary 10, 2026@ycombinator

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9.1 /10

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Founder-Led Problem/Solution

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1:32

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53K

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AI-Powered Workflow Explainer

Founder Authority & Technical Motion Graphics

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Launch overview & key findings

A 92-second founder authority & technical motion graphics launch video by Y Combinator, unveiled on February 10, 2026 with over 53K views on X. Evaluated at a 9.1/10 hook score with an editing tempo of 5 cuts per minute, the production demonstrates Q2Q is an AI-native deal sourcing service for private equity and search funds, automating the process of identifying target companies and booking qualified first meetings. The co-founder, Brianna Lin, explains how their AI understands investment theses, finds suitable companies, and handles outreach. The video employs a clean, modern motion graphics style, blending live-action founder segments with dynamic UI animations, soft gradients, and subtle glow effects to convey efficiency and innovation.

0:00 · The Hook · Introducing Q2Q: AI-Native Deal Sourcing

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The Hook
Introducing Q2Q: AI-Native Deal Sourcing
“Hi, I'm Brianna, co-founder of Q2Q. We're building an AI native deal sourcing service for private equity and search funds. Tell Q2Q the types of companies you want to buy, and we'll get qualified first meetings booked for you. We're solving a problem that I've seen firsthand in private equity. Deal sourcing is still a very manual process. It's time-consuming, it's expensive, and it's often ineffective. We're changing that with Q2Q. We're building an AI that can understand your investment thesis, find companies that fit, and then reach out to them on your behalf. We're not just finding companies, we're finding the right companies and getting you in front of the right people.”
On screen
Brianna Lin Co-Founder Q. Alpaine Home Air Company Priority Email Aurora Climate High Auroraclimate@ Bayview Heating Medium BayviewHeating Golden Gate LLC High Goldengatellc@ General Solids Low GeneralS Summit Breeze Low SummitBreeze Solar Glass Medium SolarGlass Investment Thesis I'm looking for founder-owned residential or light commercial HVAC companies in Be as specific as you want. Our Al will interpret your criteria Supporting Materials CSV Upload materials related to your thesis Sample company lists, investment memos, or target profiles Aurora Climate Solutions 98% 72 auroraclimatesolutions.com Residential & Commercial HVAC San Francisco, CA 38 $5M-$10M (estimated) Bayview Heating & Cooling 98% 85 bayviewheatingcooling.com Residential & Commercial HVAC San Francisco, CA 8 $1M-$2M (estimated) Golden Gate Air Systems LLC 98% 68 goldengateairsystems.com Residential & Commercial HVAC San Francisco, CA 4 $800k-$1.5M (estimated) Summit Breeze Mechanical 94% 45 summitbreezemechanical.com Residential & Commercial HVAC San Francisco, CA 2 $300k-$600k (estimated) Filters Al Search Results 1/192 Add to List 0%-100% Highest Lowest SELECT ALL Aurora Climate Solutions 98% 72 auroraclimatesolutions.com Residential & Commercial HVAC San Francisco, CA 38 $5M-$10M (estimated) Bayview Heating & Cooling 98% 85 byviewheatingcooling.com Residential & Commercial HVAC San Francisco, CA 8 $1M-$2M (estimated) Golden Gate Air Systems LLC 98% 68 goldengateairsystems.com Residential & Commercial HVAC San Francisco, CA 4 $800k-$1.5M (estimated) Summit Breeze Mechanical 94% 45 summitbreezemechanical.com Residential & Commercial HVAC San Francisco, CA 2 $300k-$600k (estimated) Keyword Search Between groups OR AND Include Group OR AND Add keyword... Residential & Commercial HVAC X Add Keyword Group Exclude Exclude keyword... Industry B2B SaaS Residential & Commercial HVAC HealthTech Edtech Manufacturing Logistics E-commerce FinTech Cybersecurity MarTech Add custom industry... Location San Francisco, CA Residential & Commercial HVAC
Problem Agitation
The Manual Deal Sourcing Problem
“The problem is that deal sourcing is still a very manual process. It's time-consuming, it's expensive, and it's often ineffective. We're changing that with Q2Q. We're building an AI that can understand your investment thesis, find companies that fit, and then reach out to them on your behalf. We're not just finding companies, we're finding the right companies and getting you in front of the right people.”
On screen
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Camera
Medium shot of the founder, with subtle zoom-ins and zoom-outs to emphasize points. The camera remains static during UI demonstrations.
Motion
Seamless transitions between founder speaking and product UI demonstrations. UI elements animate in with soft fades and slides. Data visualizations appear dynamically.
Product Reveal
Q2Q's AI-Powered Solution
“Q2Q is an AI native deal sourcing service for private equity. Tell Q2Q the types of companies you want to buy, and they'll get qualified first meetings booked for you. We're solving a problem that I've seen firsthand in private equity. Deal sourcing is still a very manual process. It's time-consuming, it's expensive, and it's often ineffective. We're changing that with Q2Q. We're building an AI that can understand your investment thesis, find companies that fit, and then reach out to them on your behalf. We're not just finding companies, we're finding the right companies and getting you in front of the right people.”
On screen
Q. Email - Initial Message To: Kevin Dunbar <kevin@goldengateairsystems.com> Subject: Quick note for Golden Gate Air Systems Hi Kevin, I loved your recent Facebook post where one of your customers shared photos of the mini-split install your team did in their home office. They mentioned how you explained every step and even helped them troubleshoot a wiring issue after hours. Really admire the great work you're doing at Golden Gate Air Systems! I am reaching out on behalf of Evergreen Capital, where we work with owner-operated HVAC companies. We were HVAC operators ourselves, and we want to partner with you as you grow but continue your hands-on approach that built the customer base. I would enjoy hearing how you started the company and what you want to focus on in the next couple of years. Are you open to a quick 15-minute chat? Best, Brianna Start LinkedIn Connect Connection Request - Configure 2 days after previous step Email First Message - Configure 2 days after previous step LinkedIn Message First message - Configure 2 days after previous step Email Follow up - Configure Residential & Commercial HVAC 23 of 23 emails sent: 52.1% open rate 17.4% reply rate Q Search companies or contacts Company Name Email Status Date Sent Aurora Climate Solutions Maria Lopez maria@auroraclimatesolutions.com Opened Jan 16, 2026 Bayview Heating and Cooling Steven Park steven@bayviewheatingcooling.com Replied Jan 16, 2026 Golden Gate Air Systems LLC Kevin Dunbar kevin@goldengateairsystems.com Sent Jan 16, 2026 Summit Breeze Mechanical Richard Nguyen richard@summitbreezemechanical.com Replied Jan 16, 2026 CRM Manage ongoing conversations and deals with replied prospects Q Search companies, contacts... All stages All tags More Filters Sync Replies + Add Company Auto-add when prospect replies Total: 12 companies Reached Out Responded First Meeting Qualified Solid SL Inc Blue eagle HVAC Solar inc Modern Solutions, Inc Boston Glass & CO EsMe tal L & S Doors. Bluelake Mold MYD inc Seattle HVAC Services
Camera
Static shots of the UI, with elements animating in and out. The camera occasionally pans slightly to follow UI interactions.
Motion
UI elements slide, fade, and scale into view. Workflow diagrams build dynamically. Email content types out. Data points update in real-time.
Call to Action
Experience Q2Q for Streamlined Deal Flow
“We're not just finding companies, we're finding the right companies and getting you in front of the right people. So if you're a private equity firm or a search fund looking to streamline your deal sourcing, check out Q2Q. We're excited to help you find your next great deal.”
On screen
Residential & Commercial HVAC Q. Q2Q AI Native Deal Sourcing TryQ2Q.com
Camera
Returns to a medium shot of the founder, with a final zoom out to reveal the Q2Q logo and call to action.
Motion
Smooth transition back to the founder. Final branding elements animate in with a confident, clean reveal. Subtle glow effects on the logo.

Synthesizable in Remotion · key components of the ai-legal-research-launch template.

FounderOverlayData

The founder is centered in the frame, and relevant UI elements or data visualizations appear as semi-transparent overlays around them, often sliding in from the sides or bottom.

+ Code construction recipe

Use `AbsoluteFill` for the founder video, then `AbsoluteFill` with `z-index` and `opacity` for UI components. Animate `transform: translateX/Y` and `opacity` using `spring()` for a soft entrance. Apply `backdrop-filter: blur()` for a frosted glass effect on UI elements.

DynamicWorkflowBuild

Complex workflow diagrams or lists of items animate into view sequentially, often with connecting lines or progress indicators appearing as each step is revealed.

+ Code construction recipe

Utilize `Sequence` and `Series` components. Each workflow step (e.g., 'LinkedIn Connect', 'Email') is a separate `Comp` with `spring()` animations for `scale` and `opacity`. Connecting lines can be SVG paths animated with `stroke-dasharray` and `stroke-dashoffset`.

RadialNetworkExpand

A central logo or icon emits concentric rings, and other related icons or elements appear along these rings, expanding outwards to visualize connectivity or reach.

+ Code construction recipe

Implement with `AbsoluteFill` and `SVG` for the central logo and expanding circles. Use `interpolate()` for `r` (radius) and `opacity` of the circles. Child icons can be positioned using `transform: rotate()` and `transform: translateX()` relative to the center, with `spring()` for their individual appearance.