Robinhood to offer retail investors access to Y Combinator startup fund

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Robinhood is set to list a new financial instrument designed to give everyday retail investors exposure to Y Combinator startups. The move aims to democratize access to early-stage startup investing, which has traditionally been limited to venture capitalists and accredited investors. Y Combinator is one of Silicon Valley's most prominent startup accelerators, having backed companies like Airbnb and Stripe. The new fund would allow ordinary investors to participate in potential returns from YC-backed companies through Robinhood's platform.

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