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Politics and the Pen literary gala draws heavy hitters from political, business and journalism circles

It was a paparazzo’s playground at the Château Laurier on Wednesday as cabinet ministers and members of...

Hundreds start their day by raising $433K for Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

There’s nothing like powering up in the morning with a cancer-fighting breakfast, served with a side order...

Hundreds start their day by raising $433K for Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

There’s nothing like powering up in the morning with a cancer-fighting breakfast, served with a side order...

Arnie Vered Dinner celebrates Ottawa families in business

While we've all heard stories about family businesses gone bad (think McCain Foods and its bitter succession...

Arnie Vered Dinner celebrates Ottawa families in business

While we've all heard stories about family businesses gone bad (think McCain Foods and its bitter succession...

Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa Breakfast celebrates Graham Macmillan for his long-time leadership and commitment

For the past 10 years, Graham Macmillan has dedicated his time and energy to giving all kids in our community equal access to opportunities and possibilities, through his leadership as chair of the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.

Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa Breakfast celebrates Graham Macmillan for his long-time leadership and commitment

For the past 10 years, Graham Macmillan has dedicated his time and energy to giving all kids in our community equal access to opportunities and possibilities, through his leadership as chair of the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa.

Politicians, business leaders gather to promote Evening in the Maritimes

You could almost smell salt air coming from the Speaker’s Salon in Centre Block of Parliament Hill...

Politicians, business leaders gather to promote Evening in the Maritimes

You could almost smell salt air coming from the Speaker’s Salon in Centre Block of Parliament Hill...

Sparkle Dental Charity Ball shines at Infinity Convention Centre

For a sexy event, it wasn’t a sexy cause: oral health. “It’s definitely something that needs a lot...
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For Ottawa-based tech founders looking to raise capital, these are challenging days. The "valley of death," that precarious gap between initial startup and sustainable growth, appears to be widening. While early funding often comes from family and friends, angel investors play a critical role in bridging this gap. In Ottawa, the Capital Angel Network (CAN) has anchored the local angel investor ecosystem since 2010. Despite a downturn in venture capital nationally, CAN bucked the trend in 2025, recording its second-biggest year in history. With a membership that includes individual angels, venture capital firms, family offices, and accelerators, CAN invested approximately $8 million in 2025 alone. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Suzanne Grant, the executive director of the Capital Angel Network. They discuss: -- Deal Flow in 2025: Why CAN ranked as the number one angel group in Canada for the number of deals invested last year. -- The Impact of AI: How investors are looking for a "moat" in an increasingly crowded AI sector. -- Diversity: How CAN is leading the country with 37% women investors, helping to diversify the local deal flow. -- Noteworthy Investments: Recent support for local and regional innovators like Marlowe, Plantaform, and Hyalodex. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Introducing Suzanne Grant 14:02 Sponsor Segment 20:50 Capital MASHUP and NACO Summit 2026 22:25 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/
Techopia Live: Local angels defy VC downturn | Episode 296

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