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I think that when you combine it with their 0.5% acceptance rate it's not too conservative. The only recourse would be to fund more startups.


Damn, that low.

Is that the official number, and if so does it include everybody who sends an application or just those who gets an interview?


No, not that low. It's usually around 3%.


Thanks for the clarification, pg!


I believe it's for applications. They funded 36 (?) startups last term, so call it 500-1000 applicants. Sounds reasonable?




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