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Netflix Canada hikes prices as streaming competition ramps up, expenses rise

Watching your favourite shows on Netflix Canada just got a little more expensive. The popular video streaming service...

Transportation agency orders hearing into Air Transat’s Ottawa tarmac delays

Air Transat's president has taken aim at the Liberal government's proposed passenger bill of rights, writing that...

Canadian tech sector not immune to sexism and discrimination of Silicon Valley

The sexism displayed in a controversial missive written by a now-fired male Google engineer is alive and...

Toronto digital content hub Wattpad looks to propel creators to offline stardom

The Canadian online storytelling platform Wattpad has proven to be a popular hangout for passionate readers eager...

McGill study finds small number of hosts account for majority of Airbnb revenues

New research suggests a small number of large commercial property owners are the most successful on Airbnb...

Legal pot may breathe life into small Canadian towns hit by resource losses

In a tree-nestled First Nation community on Vancouver Island, forestry and farming used to be the major...

Legal pot may breathe life into small Canadian towns hit by resource losses

In a tree-nestled First Nation community on Vancouver Island, forestry and farming used to be the major...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

The bottom line: Corporate earnings to take note of this week include Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Quebecor, Canadian Tire,...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

The bottom line: Corporate earnings to take note of this week include Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Quebecor, Canadian Tire,...

A second look at Second Cup? Coffee chain posts first rise in sales since 2015

Things may be perking up at the Second Cup Ltd. (TSX:SCU). The coffee chain says during its second...
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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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