YC's position in Mercor would be worth >$1B today if they hadn't rejected us in 2023.
They passed because a previous recruiting startup didn't work out. These days, YC seems more focused on funding clones of fast-growing companies than making contrarian bets.
What's the largest company YC has invested in over the last 3 years? The hit rate seems surprisingly low.
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