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Tim Hortons tests food delivery in Ottawa

Some Canadians craving a doughnut or double-double but strapped for time can now have Tim Hortons food...

Central bank hikes rate, says tariffs already in place to have modest impact

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday in an economy that it predicts will...

Starbucks eliminating plastic straws from all locations

Vancouver Starbucks locations will be the first in Canada to serve drinks without plastic straws as it...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Convenience store catch-up Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. releases fourth-quarter and year-end results after markets close on Monday. The Laval,...

Canopy Growth launches Latin America subsidiary, acquires Colombian firm

Ottawa-area pot producer Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has launched a Latin American subsidiary and acquired a Colombian...

Cirque du Soleil acquires Minnesota-based company as part of expansion drive

The Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has announced the acquisition of a Minnesota-based company that produces theatrical...

Whisky vs. bourbon: Canadian distillers wary of a cross border tariff showdown

The federal government's new 10-per-cent tariff on American whiskey could force bourbon aficionados to shell out more...

Scorching heat wave keeps Canada Day crowd numbers low on Parliament Hill

A scorching heat wave has kept crowds on Parliament Hill smaller than usual for Canada Day festivities...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

One, two, three, four, I declare a trade war Canada's $16.6-billion worth of retaliatory tariffs take effect Sunday...

From ketchup to toilet paper: Canada launching $16.6B retaliatory tariff broadside

When Sen. Patrick Toomey looks at the future of the ketchup market in his home state 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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