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Ottawa-based RVezy puts idle RVs to work in fight against COVID-19

While it’s still anybody’s guess when campgrounds are going to be open to visitors this summer, an...

Ottawa’s Edgewater eyes Wi-Fi tech opportunities as remote workers strain networks

Company looking to raise additional debt or equity financing.

Maker community accelerates drive to produce face shields in battle against COVID-19

A local non-profit group is calling on all Ottawa makers to contribute in the fight against COVID-19. Hacking...

Spartan Bioscience gets Health Canada approval for rapid COVID-19 test

An Ottawa-based biotech firm says Health Canada has given it the go-ahead to start shipping its rapid...

Techopia Live: Fusebill’s culture shift in the face of COVID-19

“It’s a little bit of a hit on us as a business for 60 or 90 days, but if we’re helping out our client who is going to be with us for 10 years, it’s a no-brainer."

CATA calls on feds to provide billions in emergency aid to tech firms

A major Canadian tech industry group is urging the federal government to free up billions of dollars...

Ottawa’s GBatteries, GoFor named to 48Hrs in the Valley cohort

Two local startups are among the up-and-coming firms invited to take part in a prestigious mentorship program in Silicon Valley later this year.

Techopia Live: Ottawa’s SmartCone builds no-touch tool to battle pandemic

An Ottawa-based high-tech company is shifting its focus to a simpler solution that could solve some common COVID-19 concerns while funding a more rapid response to the pandemic

United Way taps Ottawa’s Ruckify to loan electronics to community in crisis

Ottawa-based Ruckify is putting its rental platform to work for the United Way and its clients left vulnerable by the COVID-19 pandemic

Ottawa tech CEOs sign open letter to Premier Ford asking for COVID-19 support

Ottawa tech CEOs are joining their counterparts across the province in calling on the Ontario government for immediate relief to maintain the sectors’ operations through the COVID-19 disruptions
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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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