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New fighter jet competition to have national ‘economic interest’ requirement

The long road to replacing Canada's aging fighter jets took a surprising turn Tuesday as the federal...

WestJet, Delta sign preliminary deal to deepen cross-border partnership

WestJet and Delta Air Lines plan to form a joint venture that will enhance transborder service and...

Air Canada expanding codeshares for 2018 Canada China Year of Tourism

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Air China Ltd. say they will be expanding their mutual codeshare services in...

Economic advisers pushing feds to focus on business investment, job reskilling

The federal government's economic advisers are calling for more changes aimed at driving business investment and helping...

Pot from the Rock: Canopy Growth strikes deal for private stores in Newfoundland

Canopy Growth Corp. will have the first privately run legal weed stores announced in Canada under a...

‘Tis the season for doorstep stealing? Shoppers vent about delivery security

Todd Bailey is fed up with delivery companies that drop his online purchases at his door. A few...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Bombardier investor day: Shareholders will have a chance to question Bombardier executives next week in New York...

DavidsTea evaluating options, including sale, just two years after going public

Canadian beverage retailer DavidsTea is evaluating strategic options, including a possible sale, and eyeing store closures after...

Artificial intelligence to fuel a new cybersecurity race, say experts

Technological advances in artificial intelligence are fuelling a new race between hackers and those toiling to protect...

BlackBerry, Qualcomm to expand collaboration in connected car technology

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) has formed a strategic collaboration to develop technology for the next generation of connected...
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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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