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Can you benefit from income splitting?

With the introduction of the Tax on Split Income (TOSI) rules in 2018, the government effectively ended...

How to communicate with the CRA: A comprehensive guide

Master CRA communication: expert tips, online filing, and why Numetrica's guidance is key for compliance.

The Courts in Ontario continue to find common language in termination clauses unenforceable

Both employers and employees often do not understand the significance of enforceable termination clauses in employment contracts....

Reflecting on 40 years of success with LRL Engineering

As LRL Engineering celebrates four decades of success in the field of engineering, their journey stands as...

How the end of the First-Time Homebuyer Incentive will impact the Ottawa real estate market

The First-Time Homebuyer Incentive is being discontinued this month (the last day for new or amended applications...

How to manage capital gains when you convert your personal residence into a rental property

If you're considering converting your personal residence into an income-producing property in Canada, it's crucial to understand...

Market peaks shouldn’t be scary

It’s hard to open a financial newspaper, check your social media feed or even listen to the...

Reinsurance costs skyrocket due to catastrophic weather claims, and Canadians are paying for it

From floods to wildfires, the increase in extreme weather events across Canada is causing havoc for individuals...

A comprehensive guide to KPIs

Every type of business, from restaurants to the construction industry and everything in between, should be committed...

‘Waiving’ goodbye to contract rights?

Business challenge: Strict contract compliance is difficult Freshly signed, shiny and new commercial contracts ideally represent the intentions...
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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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