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Here are five Ottawa tech startups you should know about

StoreLocators Inc. Year Founded: Started November 2023, incorporated August 2024  Founder(s)/CEO: Ivan Sanchez, CEO and co-founder, Ryan Pamplin, chairman...

Clear ‘buy Canadian’ procurement policies will be critical for defence and security

The Canadian and American defence industrial bases are highly integrated, an arrangement that stretches back to the...

Porter flying direct from YOW to more sun destinations starting in December

Travellers flying to sun destinations out of the Ottawa International Airport will have more options starting this December as Porter Airlines adds flights to popular vacation spots direct from YOW.

Marie-Eve Sylvestre first woman to hold role of president and vice-chancellor at uOttawa

Marie-Eve Sylvestre has been named the 31st president and vice-chancellor of the University of Ottawa and is...

Fifteen women announced as finalists in this year’s businesswoman of the year awards

This year’s finalists for the Businesswoman of the Year awards have been announced.

Andrew Waitman moves out of CEO role at Assent; Michael Southworth takes over top job

After more than a decade in the CEO role, Andrew Waitman is transitioning to the position of...

Lesley Pincombe leaves Ottawa Tourism to become CEO at Rogers Centre Ottawa

Lesley Pincombe will be taking over as president and CEO of the Rogers Centre Ottawa, according to a news release Wednesday.

Mackenzie Houston

Syntax Strategic is proud to announce Mackenzie Houston's promotion to Director. This move reflects her sharp strategic...

Jason Anbara

Twelve months after receiving Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 award, Jason Anbara is proving that true success goes far beyond...

Meet the winners of the 2025 Bootstrap Awards, celebrating self-funded entrepreneurs

The annual Bootstrap Awards recognize entrepreneurs in the National Capital Region who have “bootstrapped” the growth of...
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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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