It's probably not their primary consideration, but I'd imagine that this is really fun and stimulating for the other companies in the batch. Personally I think

It's probably not their primary consideration, but I'd imagine that this is really fun and stimulating for the other companies in the batch. Personally I think startup advice feels most valuable when it's in the form of stories ("Here's our N of 1, you synthesize this with others into a worldview.") And having a late stage company or two around can only add to that.