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Brigil proposes development with 429 rental units on Parkdale Ave. near Tunney’s Pasture

From a one-bedroom apartment to $12M in revenue, Ottawa native Sara Fortier comes home

When Sara Fortier returns to Ottawa next month to launch her debut book, Design Research Mastery, she’ll...

‘Life is good’: Bruce Linton on philanthropy, travel and what it would take to get him back in a CEO’s chair

Nearly seven years after Bruce Linton last occupied the CEO’s chair at what was once the world’s...

Senators and Algonquin Anishinabe Nation plan ‘economic partnership’ at LeBreton Flats

The Ottawa Senators and the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation are working toward establishing a “long-term economic partnership” as...

Defence-tech briefs: Dominion Dynamics teams up with Calgary firm on drone AI project

Ottawa’s Dominion Dynamics is joining forces with an Alberta company to develop artificial-intelligence technology that will teach...

Third tower proposed at Maison Riverain development in Vanier, adding 426 units

A third tower is being proposed for a residential development on Montreal Road on the site of the former Eastview Shopping Centre.

Multi-tower project at 299 Carling Ave. joins long list of developments planned for Little Italy

A project to build four mixed-use towers at 299 Carling Ave. near Dow’s Lake is moving ahead under new ownership.

ByWard Market plan misses ‘underlying issues that really plague’ the area, biz owner says

ByWard Market businesses are expressing mixed reactions to the city’s plan to revitalize the area, citing social...

Erin Campbell becomes CEO at Altis during a time of civil service layoffs, AI disruption

Over the course of 17 years with Altis Recruitment, Erin Campbell has learned a thing or two about navigating unexpected challenges. Now, during a complicated period for recruiters, she is putting that experience to use as the company’s new CEO.

Savour the City: What is Akira Back really bringing to Ottawa’s culinary scene?

If you’ve been staying in touch with Ottawa’s culinary scene, then you’ve certainly heard of the new...
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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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