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Ottawa inflation rate holds steady at 1.6% in April

The country's annual inflation rate once again rang in at 1.6 per cent last month as higher...

Liberals to review Boeing military bids in Canada amid Bombardier battle

The federal government hinted Thursday that Boeing should not take future military contracts with Canada for granted,...

Liberals to review Boeing military bids in Canada amid Bombardier battle

The federal government hinted Thursday that Boeing should not take future military contracts with Canada for granted,...

Canadian craft beer market not tapped out, despite U.S. slowdown: Molson Coors

The Canadian craft beer market still has room to expand even as growth in the United States...

New passenger bill of rights spells out compensation for air travellers

Airlines won't be allowed to bump passengers from a flight against their will under a new passenger...

Ontario Municipal Board to be replaced with less powerful tribunal

Ontario is planning to scrap the independent tribunal that adjudicates planning and development disputes and set up...

Ontario Municipal Board to be replaced with less powerful tribunal

Ontario is planning to scrap the independent tribunal that adjudicates planning and development disputes and set up...

How much per gram? Provinces, feds to start debating price tag on legal pot

Governments from across the country will meet next month to debate a key question about Canada's eventual...

National gas station count growing again thanks to stronger profit margins

The number of gasoline stations in Canada grew for the second consecutive year in 2016 after a...
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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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