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“Unfamiliar to DC’s political elite, Y Combinator sets its sights on changing their awareness”

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“So many folks in D.C. don’t actually know what it is,” he remarked. When Graham put out a call for startup applications, a dozen startups got into YC’s debut class. Lowe didn’t confirm where that was a strategy on Tan’s part, but he praised Tan for his warmness and his dedication. After educating the D.C. market, YC aims to leverage its influence, particularly in areas like competition policy. And if we don’t do that, then it’s pretty easy to see how this plays out,” Lowe said.

Automattic Gains Beeper, Observing Fintech’s Decline and YC’s Scarcity of Latin American Entrepreneurs

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When it comes to news items that we love at TechCrunch, IPOs rank pretty darn high. Another great newsy bit that comes along less frequently than we’d like is a startup buying another startup. These deals are often very interesting as they either bring a gob of talent, or technology to an already growing company, potentially accelerating it. So it was with joy that the Equity Podcast crew dug into Automattic buying Beeper for $125 million. But certainly we are an ocean or two away from the heady days we saw back in 2021.

Declining Presence of Fintech Companies in YC’s Demo Days

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Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! One thing that stood out to me was just how much fintech representation in their cohorts is shrinking. So there was one-third the percentage of fintech companies this year compared to two years ago. Analysis of the weekFintech funding slid by 16% quarter-over-quarter during the three-month period ended March 31, according to CB Insights’ Q1 2024 State of Venture Report. During the three-month period, 904 investments were made into fintech startups, which was higher than 786 in the previous quarter, signaling smaller deal sizes.

“Unleashing the Potential: Analyzing YC’s Demo Day and the AI Startup Boom”

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Well-known startup accelerator Y Combinator held one of its two yearly demo day events this week, showcasing hundreds of startups that recently went through its program. Judging from our coverage of the two-day event, TechCrunch found lots to like in the presenting companies. There was lots more than just AI on display, so for today’s TechCrunch Minute I compiled a few trends and vibes from the shindig for your enjoyment. Accelerators play an important role in the startup world, giving founders early capital and advice as they get off the ground. Y Combinator competes with Techstars and other platforms globally.

“TechCrunch Early Stage 2024: YC’s Tom Blomfield Shares Insights on Regret-Free Fundraising”

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YC’s Tom Blomfield will speak at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 about raising money with no regretsWhat does it take to raise your first round of funding? That’s just one of the many topics that will be featured at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 on April 25 in Boston. Get to know Tom Blomfield: Group partner at Y CombinatorPrior to joining Y Combinator, Tom Blomfield, a British entrepreneur, founded two companies valued at more than $1 billion. TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 takes place on April 25, 2024, in Boston. Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TC Early Stage 2024?

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