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Ottawa-based Rhodes & Williams acquired by global brokerage NFP

Rhodes & Williams Ltd., an Ottawa-based insurance broker established in 1935, has been acquired by global property and casualty broker NFP.

The results are in — see how business confidence is faring this year in Ottawa

The 2023 Welch LLP Business Growth Survey launched Wednesday, providing insights into Ottawa's regional economy, business confidence and emerging trends.

Jasen Ericksen

Meet the newest member of our team, Jasen Ericksen. Jasen joins our commercial insurance team as a...

Geoffrey Cullwick

Brazeau Seller Law, an Ottawa-based law firm, is pleased to announce that Geoffrey Cullwick has joined the...

Ottawa company Frisby Tire acquired by Kal Tire

Ottawa’s Frisby Tire has been acquired by British Columbia-based Kal Tire, the two companies announced. 

Global security environment prompts important questions for defence industry

To highlight some of the issues facing the defence industry, both nationally and locally, OBJ spoke with Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) vice-president of business development Steven Hillier.

Francophone business leaders recognized at annual gala

Eleven local francophone business leaders were celebrated yesterday at the 2023 Emerald Gala.

Leisure Days RV Group amps up growth strategy with first U.S. acquisition

Building on a string of recent acquisitions, Leisure Days RV Group has snapped up Wana Engine Center, marking the Ottawa-based RV dealership group’s first American acquisition.

Feds release ‘disposal list’ of NCR properties

The federal government this week released a list of several properties that it is planning to dispose of in the National Capital Region.

Ottawa continues to climb the rankings for VC secured by local firms

Ottawa companies brought in $252 million in venture capital in 2022, enough to place it sixth among Canadian cities in VC funding, according to a new study.
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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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