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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...

Vendor village initiative designed to drive foot traffic, ‘activate spaces’ in the ByWard Market

More local vendors will be part of the upcoming spring season in the ByWard Market in an...

House prices to increase 2% in Ottawa this year, Royal LePage forecast says

The aggregate price of a home in Ottawa will increase two per cent in the fourth quarter...

‘You have to be creative’: The long, winding road to converting 360 Laurier Ave. into apartments

At first glance, the terrazzo tiles in the lobby of an 11-storey apartment complex at 360 Laurier...

Here are five downtown revitalization plans that city staff will propose to council next week

City staff have put forward a series of measures designed to advance downtown revitalization goals.  The Downtown Revitalization...

Economic climate making it difficult to fill former Yangtze restaurant location, BIA head says

The property that once housed the iconic Yangtze Restaurant and Dining Lounge in Chinatown remains on the market, and the head of the Chinatown BIA said it won’t be easy to find a new tenant for the large space.

New role for Alan Coady at Fidus Systems, and Patrick McGarry announces retirement

More than eight years after stepping into the CEO seat at Fidus Systems, Alan Coady is taking on a new role with the company.

Minto boss wants to see more ‘creative solutions’ as developers grapple with rising costs, fees

Even as inflation, taxes and other worries occupy much of his head space, Minto Group CEO Michael Waters says he remains optimistic that industry and government can find solutions if they put their heads together.

‘We were unable to grow’: Michael Waters on why it was time to take Minto Apartment REIT private

Minto Group chief executive Michael Waters probably speaks for most people in his industry when he offers...
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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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