[bnchrch]

I don't understand why you would feel slighted, this is just a business partnership (albiet a large one) and no different than when Microsoft offered $500, 000 in azure credits to YC companies. There are certain perks to joining an organization of entrepreneurs and developers, this is one of them.

[throwaway13337]

Microsoft also offers 27k of azure service to non-YC startups so it's not like you're left out in the cold if you're not a part of the club.

https://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/about/default.aspx

[dikaiosune]

I think that's fair to point out, but it's an order of magnitude difference (especially in the context of the other comp'd services YC companies get in their first year or two).

[kuschku]

Think about it this way:

You’re a startup, and a significant percentage of the money you sent is directly given to your competitors.

Which is what’s happening here. If you’re a non-YC startup using DO, you’re directly financing your competitors.