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Have a look at our portfolio (at tandemlaunch.com). It includes two of companies listed in the article - wrnch and fluent.ai - as well as 20+ others all working on pretty interesting technical challenges in computer vision, AI, sensors, robotics, etc..

Regarding pay, Montreal has a pretty low cost of living so wages aren't huge. If you are looking for Valley-style salaries then you are simply out of luck. But if you are looking for "paying well" in the Canadian/Montreal context then some of our older companies might fit the bill. Airy3D, Aerial, SportlogiQ and a few others have all raised Series A or beyond in funding so wages are fairly competitive. If you are looking for equity stakes instead then of course the younger ones might be a fit for you.

I build startups and teams in Vancouver and the valley, so here is my perspective on Montreal for what it's worth:

Great city to live in. French is a wonderful personal gain but not a professional necessity. Taxes aren't a big deal - especially with the tax holidays for foreign technologists - compared to the social benefits that you are getting. The winter is rough but survivable with the right clothing. The startup scene is growing in leaps and bounds. Super exciting to watch all the progress everywhere.

Overall, I would give it a shot :).