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Business leaders serve up hope during Shepherds’ holiday campaign

Ottawa business leaders spent the morning making sandwiches and serving beef stew at the Shepherds of Good Hope soup kitchen on King Edward Avenue as the organization prepares to wrap up the first iteration of a successful holiday campaign. 

Sens foundation head re-engages corporate donors and sees opportunity in move downtown

Hockey is big business. But it’s also that backyard rink that dad made in the depths of...

‘Novemburger’ is a hit — Here are the top three people’s choice burgers

A handful of Ottawa-area restaurants have been acknowledged for their part in the success of the United...

A cheery morning: Annual Christmas Cheer breakfast raises $150K for local charities

It was a full house at the annual Christmas Cheer Breakfast Friday morning, as local charities and business leaders gathered to kick off the holiday season with a good cause.

Gallery: CASCO 25th Annual Gala raises funds for CHEO

CASCO charity organization is the Telfer School of Management’s student-run club, with all activities benefiting the Children’s...

Inspiration and celebration: The BOBs take centre stage in Ottawa

The BOBs shone a spotlight on more than 25 local companies and business leaders for their work and achievements over the past year. 

CHEO gala recognizes many achievements, looks to the future

Kellen Schleyer was the featured speaker at the CHEO Gala, which recognized the contributions of community members who have supported the hospital's ongoing redevelopment. 

Where would we be without them: Celebrating 30 years of philanthropy at the Phils

Award recipients past and present gathered yesterday at the Rogers Centre Ottawa to mark the 30th anniversary...

Gallery: Black Tie Bingo Raises $100K for Bruyère Health

The 10th Annual Black Tie Bingo gala, presented by Emond Harnden, dazzled at Ottawa’s Infinity Convention Centre,...

Gallery: VOscars Volunteer Awards Gala 2024

Ottawa's most inspiring volunteers shared their stories at the 2024 VOscars Awards Gala, warming the hearts of...
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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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