[ig1]

Although the OP didn't phrase it in perhaps the most tactful way, there is a serious issue of undisclosed conflict of interest going on here. Techcrunch's own policy (I suspect general AOL editorial policy as well) requires full disclosure, and it's simply not happening here.

[prayag]

I agree completely. If there is a conflict of interest, it should be disclosed. (I don't know how there is a conflict of interest, I am not aware of how the investment graph looks like.)

[ig1]

Mike Arrington (editor of TC) is a limited partner in SV Angels who offer to invest in every YC startup via a convertible note.