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Re:YC will hold interviews in Vancouver for founders who can... by uiri on Thursday March 09, 2017 @12:37PM (#13831000)
As a Canadian, I'm doubtful that this is the case. There is a reason why almost all Canadian startups seek funding South of the border. In Canada, it is easier to get government grants than it is to secure venture capital.
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Re:YC will hold interviews in Vancouver for founders who can... by Eridrus on Thursday March 09, 2017 @01:08PM (#13831361)
I feel like YC, with it's long record would have an easier time attracting capital than an individual startup.
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Re:YC will hold interviews in Vancouver for founders who can... by rdl on Thursday March 09, 2017 @09:27PM (#13835833)
Canadian YC alums alone would be more than sufficient to provide the capital for this, if necessary.
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Re:YC will hold interviews in Vancouver for founders who can... by uiri on Friday March 10, 2017 @09:51AM (#13838962)
I don't think that it has anything to do with there not being enough capital available in Canada but rather the risk tolerance of most Canadian investors.

I wouldn't be surprised if those YC alumni were hesitant to make more bets on the startup roulette wheel. I'm not saying that venture capital/angel investing is gambling per se but most Canadians, even past startup founders, probably see it that way.

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