PG recently stated that the companies in the portfolio are worth around $3 Billion. Indeed, Ycom can be seen as a progressive company who's employees are given a budget to make projects to drive profits.
The additional burden of public disclosure and compliance would seem like a deal killer. Not to mention the general loss of "control" that accompanies an IPO.<p>Plus, raising capital/access to capital doesn't appear to be an issue for Y Combinator.