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Ottawa Tourism eyes Chinese tourists with first-ever delegation visit

Representatives from Ottawa Tourism have returned from a week-long, three-city visit to China meant to court the...

Deadline arrives for Airbnb to start collecting, remitting hotel tax in Ottawa

Anyone renting an Airbnb listing in the nation's capital will have to start paying a four-per-cent hotel...

Bluesfest attracts 300K spectators

As Bluesfest’s 10-day run at LeBreton Flats drew to a close Sunday, organizers declared the 2018 edition...

Ottawa-Gatineau tourism growth to lag behind rest of Canada in 2018: Conference Board

Ottawa-Gatineau likely won’t see as many new tourists as the rest of the country this year, but...

Scorching heat wave keeps Canada Day crowd numbers low on Parliament Hill

A scorching heat wave has kept crowds on Parliament Hill smaller than usual for Canada Day festivities...

Op-ed: Ottawa-area luxury boat rental service worth the investment

Should Canadian taxpayers help pay for a luxury boat rental service that began operating recently on the...

#BuyCanadian: Travellers turning to domestic destinations amid U.S. trade tensions

Bonnie Hallman of Winnipeg had been booked to board a Disney cruise next summer to bask in...

Canada Day organizers promising quicker lines, tight security

Officials are promising shorter queue times for Canada Day festivities in the nation's capital this year, but...

Ottawa’s rural routes a favourite for tourists and locals

Though the urban areas of the nation’s capital have much to offer for visitors and residents alike, the region is also laden with hidden gems in its more rural stretches.

Preston Street Criterium returns this Father’s Day

Like no other bike race in town, the criterium offers something for everyone. Fast-paced action, block party...
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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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