Y Combinator and Nvidia Lead Active Investing in August

Crunchbase data shows Y Combinator was the most active US startup investor by deal count in August; Nvidia took part in nine disclosed rounds of at least $5M and led/co-led financings totaling $1.3B, while global VC reached $42B, up 122% YoY.

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