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Avi Patel@avipat_ · May 15, 2026, 8:25 PM
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General Catalyst just co-led a $31.5 million seed round into a blatant rip-off of my company, Kled. (skip to 40 seconds if you want to skip context) I would typically not speak on things like this, but this level of blatant copycatting is egregious and completely unacceptable, and needs to be made an example of. This is one of hundreds of YC startups who have conducted this disgusting behavior. Unimaginative slop that continues to get rewarded due to nepotism.

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@avipat_ Hey @avipat_ this is my first tweet to you. Just came across your video on my timeline. While you are taking a strong stand in your abilities, you must also be worried about this ripoff and learn from it. Please make efforts to watch them closely and stay ahead. Figure out if they've ripped off just your ideas and public data or if they've gone deeper. Keep your strategies and employees close to you and dont let your niche & strengths slip. Keep speaking up for the truth and whats right

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