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Multibillion-dollar B.C. Pacific Northwest LNG megaproject scrapped

Malaysian national energy giant Petronas and its partners scrapped the Pacific NorthWest LNG megaproject Tuesday, ending months...

IMF raises outlook for economic growth in Canada, expected to be tops for G7

The International Monetary Fund expects Canada to lead the G7 for economic growth this year. The IMF raised...

Canadian dollar keeps flirting with 80 cent US mark amid further signs of economic strength

The loonie was trading at an average price of 79.96 cents US, up. 0.04 of a U.S....

Canadian marijuana companies band together to develop marketing guidelines

Sixteen of Canada's licensed marijuana producers have enlisted the help of Advertising Standards Canada to develop guidelines...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

John, meet Justin: John Horgan is expected to head to Ottawa this week to meet Prime Minister...

Ottawa inflation rate stays put at 1% amid national decline

The annual pace of inflation slowed once again last month as lower gasoline and electricity prices helped...

After facing hurdles, Liberals look to meet increased youth green jobs promise

The federal government will find a way to create 15,000 green jobs over three years, even after...

Rogers Q2 net income rises 35%, beats analyst estimate

Rogers Communications is reporting a 35 per cent increase in second-quarter net income, beating analyst estimates. Its net...

Feds start work on nearly decade long overhaul of IT systems running EI, CPP

The federal government is on the cusp of launching an overhaul of the computer systems running key...

Be prepared for NAFTA talks on intellectual property, Balsillie warns feds

The federal government is facing calls, including warnings from BlackBerry's co-founder, to be particularly vigilant when the...
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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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