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‘Scrappy we got’: How Escape Manor found its way out of the pandemic

Owner of new music venue on Rideau St. says he’ll have ‘synergies’ with History Ottawa

A new music venue is moving in on Rideau Street, hoping to feed off the growing buzz...

Marriott Ottawa upgrades to include ‘revamped’ restaurant with new concept, hotel says

The owners of the Marriott Ottawa hotel said this week the 489-room property on Kent Street – which opened in 1971 and last underwent significant renovations 15 years ago – will receive a “sweeping overhaul.”

Marriott Ottawa hotel to get major upgrade as industry hopes for more growth in 2025

The owners of the Marriott Ottawa hotel said Tuesday the 489-room property – which opened in 1971 and last underwent significant renovations 15 years ago – is about to receive a “sweeping overhaul,” with work slated to begin immediately.

Bluesfest organizers put local business top of mind when planning this year’s festival

Bluesfest organizer Mark Monahan said involving local businesses was a major consideration during the planning of this...

Being a vendor on the Rideau Canal comes with some challenges, first-timer Gary Wu discovers

For a first-time vendor on the Rideau Canal Skateway, Gary Wu said business has been brisk. However,...

Beyond the Pale owner plans to bring events back to the space once occupied by the Courtyard

The owner of Beyond the Pale Brewing Co., which took over the space in the ByWard Market...

‘Proudly Canadian’: Sales of made-in-Canada BeaverTails boom with busy canal season

BeaverTails co-founder Grant Hooker says business is booming as a frosty Canadian winter has skaters stopping in...

Sparks Street BIA replaced by Downtown BIA with expanded boundaries, new brand

The Sparks Street BIA will rebrand as the Downtown BIA and see its boundaries expand to include...

Ottawa will lose out on major events if city infrastructure isn’t revamped, Sutcliffe says

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said Thursday the city needs to press ahead with major projects such as...
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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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