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Techopia Live: Bushbalm prepares for big U.S. retail push

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of bikini lines? If you’re part of Ottawa’s tech scene, you might think of an up-and-coming startup that’s turning heads.

Lucky No. 7: Versaterm pulls trigger on seventh acquisition since start of 2020

FivePoint Solutions makes software that helps police forces and other first responders share information in real time, integrate data from various platforms and manage court casework.

Techopia Live: Decisive finding growth opportunities in the changing world of IT

Decisive positions itself as a “digital transformation” partner for public and private sector organizations, and OBJ talks to CEO Mitchell Carkner in this episode of Techopia Live.

Techopia Live: So long, Corel. Hello, Alludo.

One of Ottawa’s most iconic technology companies is changing its brand after 37 years and boldly looking to the future.

Vaccine-maker’s Ottawa R&D efforts get boost thanks to millions in fresh funding

VBI Vaccines will immediately have access to up to $50 million (all terms U.S.) in cash, consisting of $30 million in refinanced funding as well as $20 million in new financing.

Techopia Live: Noibu scaling at unprecedented rate

In this episode of Techopia Live, Noibu co-founder and CTO Filip Slatinac shares the company’s origin story, explains how Noibu is helping clients and teases what’s next.

Leonovus has ‘no clear path to revenue,’ software firm says in Q2 financial filings

Ottawa company said it brought in revenues of $5,000 in the three-month period ending June 30, compared with zero sales a year earlier. 

Techopia Live: How should Ottawa’s tech sector plan for an economic storm?

After a stretch of sky-high valuations for privately held technology companies, record-setting deals and bullish stock markets, the winds of change are blowing across the tech landscape.

Techopia Live: Supply chain chaos lifting Kinaxis to new heights

Kinaxis CEO John Sicard speaks with Michael Curran in this episode of Techopia Live podcast about his tech firm, which is bucking a downward trend for global technology firms.

On form: ProntoForms sees Q2 revenues rise 8% amid ramped-up marketing push

Ottawa software company reported total revenues of $5.21 million for the three-month period ending June 30, up from $4.84 million a year earlier.
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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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