India, July 6 -- The CEO of Y Combinator has lashed out at haters after a fake rejection letter, attributed to the startup accelerator, went viral on social media. Garry Tan called the fake rejection letter a "sad attempt" at seeking attention while drawing attention to a larger trend of hate against Y Combinator.

Y Combinator (YC) is a startup accelerator based in Silicon Valley that helps early-stage startups grow by providing funding, mentorship and networking opportunities. The accelerator is famously selective, choosing startups through a rigorous application and interview process

On July 5, an X user named Maze shared what he claimed was a rejection letter he received from Y Combinator. It later turned out to be a forgery, but it ...