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78 questions to ask when touring a flexible office space

The flexible office space concept is by no means a new one, but in the last few...

The ByWard Market District Authority – A new governance to bring cohesion to the district

The ByWard Market is one of Ottawa’s most valuable neighborhoods in history and heritage. A nostalgic feeling...

Standard accident benefits in Ontario: A comprehensive guide

Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. In the time it takes a distracted...

Find out why the ByWard Market District Authority was created and what they do!

Why was the ByWard Market District Authority created? In an effort to address jurisdictional issues and align strategic...

Vacant possession: A gamble for residential landlords looking to sell

Landlords looking to sell rental units should be very cautious in providing vacant possession as a condition...

Dollars and sense: The cost of coworking vs. traditional offices

When you’re running a business, every dollar counts. Optimizing your capital expenditures is essential to your company’s...

Find the money to design and implement your IP strategy

The average cost of a single patent can run into the several thousands; trademarks are a lower,...

Celebrating Ottawa’s savvy small businesses

In the heart of Canada's capital, a diverse, resilient, and vibrant community of small businesses plays a...

Fat tails and the precautionary principle: How Isaac Newton lost his shirt in the stock market

Sir Isaac Newton was a mathematician, physicist and philosopher who was considered by many to be the...

Seller’s remorse: The consequences of terminating a real estate deal

In a previous article, I reviewed scenarios where buyers backed out of real estate transactions and remedies available...
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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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