> We are all reluctantly expecting the worst when private equity and venture capital get involved despite being under the roof of a VC, in essence. It's a very

> We are all reluctantly expecting the worst when private equity and venture capital get involved despite being under the roof of a VC, in essence. It's a very interesting usage of "despite". - People who know HN are more likely to know Y Combinator. - People who know Y Combinator are more likely being following news about startups or working for one. - People who follow news about startups are more likely to witness things going bad after receiving VC funds.