I don't think those algorithms are applicable here, because it's normal (even good) for investors to invest in multiple companies. https://en.wikipedia.org/wik

I don't think those algorithms are applicable here, because it's normal (even good) for investors to invest in multiple companies. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stable_marriage_problem https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stable_marriage_problem The logical optimization target for YC is the total valuation of their companies, which probably means whatever approach creates the most competition among investors. Edit: more active discussion on this topic at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12051218 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12051218