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Civil service to seaside resort: How an Ottawa couple traded bureaucracy for the beach

Restless in his federal government job and hungry for change, Ottawa’s Abe Greenspoon was on vacation when...

ByWard Market businesses generally supportive of new ‘night ambassador’ program

ByWard Market businesses will meet with Ottawa’s nightlife commissioner next week to ask questions and express concerns...

Ottawa restaurateur John Borsten excited to open The Grand at Westboro Beach later this year

ByWard Market staple The Grand Pizzeria will open a second location in the newly unveiled Westboro Beach...

Ottawa’s Dark Fork invites diners to ‘sign for their supper’ on the patio this summer

Patrons at Ottawa restaurant Dark Fork will dine in the sunlight this summer as they “sign for...

Five tips from other Canadian cities that could help Ottawa’s nightlife economy

Canada After Dark, a two-day summit exploring the future of nighttime economies, was held in Ottawa this...

Ottawa Race Weekend ‘underappreciated gem’ for its economic impact, organizer says

The Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend ranks first in Canada among a list of 50 global races for...

Elbows up, arms open: Ottawa Tourism expects domestic, U.S. and global visitors this summer

Ottawa Tourism is expecting a strong summer tourism season, with many factors at play in the city’s...

City agrees to review cost of patio licences, but one bar owner says not fast enough

At least one Ottawa bar owner says the city isn’t moving fast enough on its promise to...

Ottawa Airport eyes expansion as YOW becomes ‘more of a hub’: CEO

Ottawa Airport officials are eyeing a long-term plan to expand YOW’s footprint as the terminal becomes “more...

Canada After Dark forum to discuss ‘left-field’ topics to inspire Ottawa, nightlife commish says

An upcoming national forum about building a nightlife economy could encourage Ottawa officials to think about how...
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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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