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Local eateries put their twist on a classic for ‘Novemburger’ in support of the United Way

This November, the United Way East Ontario is giving people something to sink their teeth into, with...

A tech exec, a designer, a realtor and a lawyer walk into a bar together — and play music?

A handful of Ottawa business people will show off their musical chops this Friday, taking to the stage to perform everything from classic rock covers to folksy original music as part of an open-mic event designed just for them.

Algonquin College receives $2M donation to help students facing financial barriers

Algonquin College has received a $2-million gift from The Joyce Family Foundation, establishing an endowment to support students facing financial barriers.

RBC’s Marjolaine Hudon receives lifetime award from Women’s Business Network

Marjolaine Hudon’s time in Ottawa is coming to an end, but the women of the local business community saw fit to send her off with one final honour Thursday night. 

NetIP Diwali Awards Gala recognizes local professionals, raises funds for Ottawa Cancer Foundation

Pharmacist Preet Sidhu and technology executive Sacha Gera were recognized with leadership awards at the recent NetIP...

OBJ Datebook: Here’s how to fill your schedule in the lead-up to the holidays

There are lots of things happening in the National Capital Region as 2024 heads into its final...

John Sicard and wife Pina donate $500K to QuickStart Autism

A gift of $500,000 to QuickStart Autism is personal for John Sicard and his wife Pina, who have two sons, Alex and Nicholas. 

Pleo’s new gala helps families facing mental health hardships

The last thing a struggling parent needs to hear while caring for a child in crisis is...

Cornerstone’s Purple Tie Gala raises $225K in fight to end homelessness

At Cornerstone Housing for Women, its true foundation is not the bricks and mortar that provide shelter but the community that stands solidly beneath it.

Businesses, neighbours honour ‘beautiful life cut short’ at Stittsville benefit for Interval House

a circle of women and small businesses banded together to shine a much-needed light on the issue and to support survivors during a community-based fundraiser hosted Wednesday by the new Showroom Furniture + Lighting store in Stittsville.
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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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