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It's cool that this batch is so international. I'm surprised to see companies from that many different regions. That said, I'm also really surprised, given how
by forgotmysn 9y ago
It's cool that this batch is so international. I'm surprised to see companies from that many different regions. That said, I'm also really surprised, given how international this batch is, that there isn't a single Chinese company.
- avip 9y agoPossible reasons other than "just so happened": * VC money is more accessible for Chinese startups in China * Chinese startups are mostly targeting local market * Visa issues? (these are all wild guesses)
- EduardoBautista 9y agoThe Brazilian company is targeting just the Brazilian market so I don’t think that’s an issue.
- kballenegger 9y agoI'm not sure about this batch, but there has definitely been YC companies in the past with Chinese (and HK) founding teams, and based in CN/HK. 9gag, for example, is HK based. I'm also personally an investor in a S15 YC company with mainland Chinese founders.
- vit05 9y agoI agree with these suggestions. Perhaps, I would add the little knowledge about Chinese legislation and the market, which is quite different from other parts of the world. But I think it would be interesting, thinking strategically, YC attracts more Chinese and thus better know the market.
- coolswan 9y agoThe language barrier and easy access to lots of capital in China.