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Martello looks to beef up investment in Microsoft sales channel as Q3 revenues soar 60%

Kanata-based software firm posted revenues of $4.63 million for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, up from $2.88 million a year earlier.

BlackBerry QNX software to help power Hyundai AV technology

Kanata firm's Black Channel Communications platform is designed to ensure a vehicle’s embedded safety systems are able to seamlessly and securely exchange data.

Ford drops BlackBerry QNX infotainment platform, inks deal with Google

Ford's move means apps such as Google Maps and the company’s voice-activated assistant will now be available in its vehicles without requiring an Android smartphone.

Techopia Live: Airbrowz looks to help Ottawa merchants capitalize on ‘shop local’ push

Bringing any big idea to market requires technical talent, investments in business development and marketing prowess – a lot of hats for just one entrepreneur to wear.

Cleantech firm Thermal Energy sees signs of hope despite major drop in Q2 revenues

Despite the steep drop in sales, the company still managed to boost its net profit to $580,000 from $385,000.

Techopia Live: Capital Angel Network investments hit $4.1M in 2020

Investor focus broadening to include more biotech, clean tech opportunities

UOttawa startup gets $4M funding boost for technology that curbs ‘freezer burn’ in stem cell tissue

PanTHERA Cryosolutions says it’s secured a $4-million investment from a pair of U.S.-based firms to help get its solution ready for market over the next two years.

Ottawa’s Thermal Energy wins $770K contract with Canadian hospital

It’s the latest deal in what CEO William Crossland said is shaping up to be a big year for local cleantech firm.

Head of Ottawa-based aerospace industry group set to call it a career

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada says Jim Quick will be retiring as the organization’s president and CEO effective Jan. 29.

Software firm Intouch Insight unveils COVID-19 screening tool

Publicly traded Ottawa tech enterprise has seen its revenues nosedive during the pandemic.
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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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