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The 9 buzziest startups from Y Combinator’s latest Demo Day, according to VCs
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Y Combinator's latest Demo Day took place, featuring a batch of startups that skewed towards deep tech.
TechCrunch asked early-stage VCs to name the hottest startups in the batch, compiling a list of startups flagged by at least two investors as the buzziest.
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- The latest Y Combinator Demo Day featured a batch of startups with a focus on deep tech
- A list of the 9 buzziest startups was compiled based on VC feedback
- The startups featured a range of technologies, including floating reactors and brain chips
- The batch was notable for its focus on deep tech, a departure from previous years
- At least two investors flagged each of the 9 startups as being particularly notable
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- The featured startups may receive increased attention and investment
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The startups featured at Y Combinator's Demo Day may have a significant impact on the tech industry
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- 1h agoTechCrunch (US): From floating reactors to brain chips: VCs picked their favorite YC startups from the summer batch.
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