[iooi]

They probably have a significant investment from Chinese LPs. It could put those investors in a very awkward situation if YC was more explicit with their statement -- we've all seen how childishly defensive the Chinese government can get.

[criddell]

That money isn't that important. History isn't going to look back and think that YCombinator should have done more to look out for the wealth Chinese investors.

[killface]

with how much love VCs get here, i'm pretty sure that's an accurate sentiment.

[dumbfoundded]

but dude, think of the shareholder value

/s

[matt4077]

I interpreted OP to be referring to a different elephant, in another, oddly-shaped, room.

..but your feat of childish defensiveness applies either way.

[larnmar]

So what’s the worst thing that can happen? They pull their money out?

I’d have thought YC, given their history, wouldn’t have any trouble raising money.

[fogetti]

You mean as childish as the ordinary YC investors? You are right about that then

[refrigerator]

afaik YC doesn't have any LPs

[dang]

YC has LPs. As far as I know they're all in the US. (Edit: yup, except one in the UK.)

[refrigerator]

ah my bad!