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Here are some recent news articles and updates from Y Combinator (YC), a well-known startup accelerator and investor:

Recent Investments

YC has invested in over 2,000 startups since its inception in 2005. Some recent investments include:
- Figma, a design tool startup, which raised $40 million in Series C funding.
- Robinhood, a financial services company, which raised $200 million in Series G funding.
- Stripe, a payment processing company, which raised $250 million in Series G funding.

YC's New Funding

In October 2020, YC raised $500 million for its latest fund, YC XV, which will focus on investing in early-stage startups.
YC has also launched a new fund, YC Continuity, which will focus on investing in later-stage startups.

YC's New Programs

YC has launched a new program, YC Fellowship, which provides funding and support to early-stage founders who are underrepresented in the startup ecosystem.
YC has also launched a new program, YC Research, which provides funding and support to researchers and scientists who are working on innovative projects.

YC's Portfolio Companies

YC's portfolio companies have raised over $100 billion in funding since 2005.
Some notable YC portfolio companies include Airbnb, Dropbox, Reddit, and Instacart.

YC's Events

YC hosts several events throughout the year, including the YC Demo Day, which showcases the latest startups from its accelerator program.
YC also hosts the YC Winter and YC Summer Retreats, which bring together YC founders, investors, and mentors for networking and learning.

YC's Blog

YC's blog features articles and insights from YC founders, investors, and mentors on topics such as startup growth, fundraising, and entrepreneurship.

Some recent articles from YC's blog include: