David Sali

Dave is OBJ's senior features writer with two decades of experience in the newspaper industry working for a variety of publications from community weeklies to major dailies. He is a four-time award-winning journalist by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP). He has received awards for best news feature, best scoop and best overall writer among medium-sized business publications.
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UPDATED: Regional Group acquires Slater Street office tower from Manulife

Regional Group has acquired an 18-storey highrise at 150 Slater St., marking the first major sale of...

Calian, ADGA Group band together to create new training tools for Canadian Army

Calian Group and ADGA Group announced Thursday they have signed a three-year agreement to “explore the development of next-generation integrated land training and simulation” tools for the Canadian Army.

Where are the deals? Big Ottawa office sales remain elusive as investors stay on sidelines

Morguard’s pending sale of a 14-storey tower at 131 Queen St. to the federal government breaks a...

Feds to acquire 14-storey office tower at 131 Queen St. for $148M

As civil servants prepare to head back to the office four days a week, the federal government...

New group aims to help domestic SMEs make some noise in Canada’s defence industry

A group of Canadian defence technology companies has banded together to give rising industry rock stars a...

MDA Space launches new defence-tech business based in Ottawa

MDA Space announced earlier this week that the business will be called 49North. It will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of MDA Space, a publicly traded company that builds technology such as satellite systems, sensors and robotics used in space operations.

Will recent acquisition get Canopy Growth back on a roll? Experts say it’s no sure thing

Canopy Growth Corp.’s proposed acquisition of MTL Cannabis could boost the pot producer’s bottom line, experts say,...

‘Leap of faith’: Why the founder of Gatineau agritech startup Plantaform relocated to Saudi Arabia

Founded in 2020, Plantaform specializes in “smart indoor gardens” that use a technique pioneered by NASA to grow leafy greens, herbs and other vegetables in a “fog” of nutrient-enriched water vapour rather than soil.

New task force eyes ‘huge opportunity’ to make Ottawa-Gatineau a defence-tech hub

The cities of Ottawa and Gatineau have unveiled a task force aimed at turning the region into...

Calian consolidates business segments in bid to create ‘simpler, stronger’ business model

After years of touting its “four-piston engine,” Calian Group is retooling its corporate structure in a bid...
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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/
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