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How much does it cost to hire an employment lawyer in Ottawa?

It’s a question that many individuals across Ottawa have asked in the wake of job loss, restructuring,...

Key Provisions to Consider When Negotiating a Commercial Lease

It is essential that tenants carefully consider many factors when negotiating a commercial lease. This can help...

Streamline Your Business Efforts With Our Small Business Coaching Services

You’ve already invested your time and energy into creating your business. Now it’s time to invest in...

Employer Considerations for Job Postings: The Effects of Bills 149 and 190

On November 14, 2023, Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 was first read in the...

Tarion Changes For New Home Purchasers: Transaction Notice Requirement

What is Tarion? Tarion is an independent, non-profit organization which aims to protect purchasers and owners of newly...

Ottawa General Contractors Design + Build: 5 Steps To Mastering The Client Experience

At Ottawa General Contractors (OGC) Design + Build, we understand that a home renovation is more than...

One City. One Mission. Bold Innovation. Infinite Impact.

There is a moment in every city’s evolution when its people pause—not just to look around, but...

As Good as Gold: Investing in Gold Amid Market Uncertainty

Having hit record highs this year, breaking the USD$3500 per ounce mark, gold is drawing a lot...

Bootstrap City vs. Techstars: Why Ottawa’s IRR Might Be the Best Deal in Venture Capital

Attention Investors: Ottawa delivers better IRR than Techstars – and just about everywhere else, too. Yes, you read...

Help Shape the Future of Ottawa’s Historic ByWard Market: Apply to Join the BMDA Board of Directors

The ByWard Market District is more than a destination—it’s a vibrant part of Ottawa’s cultural and commercial...
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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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