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Ottawa-Montreal will be first segment of new Alto high-speed train network to be built

The first segment of the new Alto high-speed rail project will run between Ottawa and Montreal, the...

High-growth areas such as Kanata North to benefit from new Hydro Ottawa program using AI

Hydro Ottawa has received $6 million in federal funding to apply AI to its electricity network.

Could Ottawa be heading for a condo glut like Toronto’s? Real estate board raises red flag

The Ottawa Real Estate Board is suggesting that market watchers keep an eye on a potential build-up of condos in the local market, especially in light of what has happened in Toronto over the past few years.

Support for Ottawa defence companies ramps up with slew of government announcements

Ottawa firms involved in the defence sector can now apply for funding under the federal government’s Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII).

Here are six Ottawa startups that are conquering the B2C market

From custom collages to AI-powered bike fitting software, check out six local startups making waves in the B2C market.

Local business leaders and companies recognized at 2025 Best Ottawa Business Awards

The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) were held Friday at the Westin Hotel, bringing together a who’s who of the local business community.

From growth companies to growth capital: Benjamin Bergen appointed CEO at CVCA

After a decade at the helm of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), Benjamin Bergen will be moving into a different tech advocacy role.

Richcraft founder Kris Singhal and family donate $20M to support new Civic campus

The Kris Singhal Family has donated $20 million to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation in support of the...

Q4 and full-year results position Calian Group for strong 2026, outgoing CEO Kevin Ford says

Calian Group CEO Kevin Ford said Wednesday that the Ottawa firm’s fourth-quarter results mark “a significant turning point for the company,” as he prepares to retire at the end of December.

Gallery: Executive Report on Cornwall: VIP Roundtable Discussion

Event Date: 11/24/2025 Organizer: Ottawa Business JournalOttawa Business Journal Cornwall’s business and economic leaders gathered on Nov. 24, 2025,...
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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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