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Chinese company inks deal to buy Aecon Group

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) has signed a deal to be acquired by CCCC International Holding Ltd. in...

Update: Bank of Canada holds interest rate, suggests future hikes will come at a more cautious pace

The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday following two straight hikes but suggested...

Census: Home ownership rates take historic dip as more Canadians opt to rent

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Liberals use a third of their economic windfall for new tax measures, spending

The Trudeau government is dedicating about a third of the windfall it's expecting from Canada's surprisingly strong...

Retail jobs put at risk by self service technology, experts say

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Travel startup for DIY bookers shuts down in Ontario over regulatory concerns

A new website that lets travellers bypass travel agents and pocket commissions has ceased operations in Ontario...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

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Shoppers find deals at Sears Canada liquidation sales underwhelming

Sears Canada began its liquidation sales at its remaining stores across the country Thursday, but many shoppers...

Brands face risk of by backlash by tweeting about Gord Downie

Fans of rock star, poet and Canadian troubadour Gord Downie began flooding social media with heartfelt tributes...

Amazon HQ2 would ‘fundamentally alter’ potential Canadian city candidates

It's like a technology-themed reality TV dating show. Suitor Amazon is on the hunt for a North American...
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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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