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Op-ed: Why my first investment wasn’t about returns — it was about impact

Last year, I made my first investment: joining Ottawa Rapid FC as a founding community owner in...

Partnership between Outaouais Tourism and UQO aims to attract more conferences, events

Outaouais Tourism and the Université du Québec en Outaouais have formed a strategic partnership designed to increase business travel that has already succeeded in attracting an international conference to the region next year.

Book excerpt: How changing workplace culture gives rise to behaviours like ‘mobbing’

Across the country, workplaces are changing rapidly. Greater cultural diversity and the steady rise of women into...

Family plan: Shabinsky-led Glenview Homes launches expansion to Texas

Glenview Homes co-founder and executive director Jake Shabinsky told OBJ Wednesday his firm has hired veteran Houston-based developer Blake Roberts to head a new subsidiary in Texas’s largest city.

Celebrity chef Rene Rodriguez takes over the Tavern at the Gallery kitchen

When you think of “celebrity chefs,” Ottawa might not be the first place that comes to mind....

Former commissioner of competition Matthew Boswell on the latest changes in competition law

When Canada’s competition laws underwent a series of major changes in 2024, Matthew Boswell was at the helm of Canada’s Competition Bureau. Now, he’s using his knowledge of the legal ins and outs to help businesses understand and adapt to the new context.

‘Landmark’ project in Centretown and large spa in Kanata get go-ahead from city council

Two significant real estate developments were approved by city council Wednesday. A proposal to build two “landmark” highrises...

New Ontario Defence Association aims to close gap between industry, government

As the federal government ramps up defence spending, another new industry organization is aiming to help homegrown...

A soundstage remains a priority as Ottawa’s film commissioner looks to boost economic impact

With a successful 2025 in the books, the city’s film commissioner has several priorities in mind that...

Industrial rents fall slightly in Q1 as Ottawa market shows ‘signs of stabilization’: Colliers

Ottawa’s industrial market is “showing signs of stabilization” after several years of rapid growth, a new report...
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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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