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Fostering a purpose-driven team and accelerating growth

There’s no greater force than a team of passionate people united behind a common purpose. These are the...

Green cleaning: What is it and what do you need to know?

In our last blog this past spring, we talked about ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) and what...

Who’s got your back? Additional insured covenants in commercial contracts

Commercial contracts allocate risk The purposes of commercial contracts can include setting responsibilities among the parties and detailing...

Seven ways to fix Canada’s housing shortage

For most Canadians, the dream of owning a home is getting more elusive. Affordability has worsened.  Here in...

Empowering leaders in Eastern Ontario: Mastering coaching strategies

Global leaders face numerous challenges in their line of work; some are age-old conundrums related to employee...

Electrical engineering considerations for making the switch to an electric vehicle

As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to surge, more people are looking to install EV...

Shareholder agreements: Helping business owners resolve disputes before they arise

Many shareholders operate under the assumption that they and their fellow shareholders are all on the same...

In with the new, out with the old: Bringing your existing not-for-profit corporation into compliance

On October 19, 2021, and after over a decade of delays, the provincial government finally replaced Ontario’s...

Retirement income streams: Reconsidering annuities

As you navigate the labyrinth of retirement planning, the resurgence of annuities has sparked renewed interest among...

The value of personal financial planning for entrepreneurs

As an entrepreneur, your business is more than just a means of income—it’s a labour of love,...
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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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