The startup scene here in Vancouver is scrappy but really shouldn't be compared to SV in any way, it's just not a fair comparison.<p>We are, however, woefully under-represented with experienced seed stage investors, as the author states. The few that are here have abandoned seed and pre seed and are exclusively VC, mid to late round investors. Can't blame them, either, as the wins are still few and far between.<p>Vancity seems to excel at bridging H1B visas for large firms hoping to cycle them into the US once they've cleared. Candidates get here easier and quicker.<p>We're also a cost effective labour farm, and our devs are happy for the work to help pay for their ridiculous mortgages.<p>Great city to live in, worst city to fundraise, good place to launch and validate, and really nice for avoiding the noise.<p>We'll see a unicorn or two in the coming years. They'll just go a much different path than the typical SV startup.