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The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

If you haven’t already, it is time to take note of the Accessibility for Ontarian’s with Disabilities Act (the...

What to prepare before you see a lawyer

If you’re involved in non-personal injury litigation, whether you are being sued or you are suing someone...

Paying the Decision Maker

Compensating Estate Trustees, Attorneys for Property and Attorneys for Personal Care In preparing for our own incapacity and...

Getting the Most for your Legal Dollars in Small Claims Court

The Small Claims Court process is meant to be a streamlined, easy to navigate process that is...

The Worst Question I’ve Ever Been Asked

I’ve been asked a lot of difficult questions by potential investors and clients over the years. But...

Are you Covered?

Generally, most home owners have purchased home owners insurance. But, many often don’t read the fine print...

Are You Happy?

I recently read Jonathan Haidt’s book, “The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom.” Haidt is...

Optional Motor Vehicle Insurance Benefits: Do You Need Them?

The short answer is yes; you should purchase optional insurance benefits. Optional benefits provide an additional level...

Move Over!

The phrase “move over!” is more than something angry road-raged drivers shout at those they’re driving behind—it’s...

The Worst Advice Wrapped in the Best Intentions

I had a conversation with an investor the other day who said that some very smart people...
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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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