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What are Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s fees?

Transparency and results for Ottawa employees If you’ve lost your job, are facing a difficult workplace issue, or...

Trade War Has No Winners, and Protectionism is a Dead End

In his speech at the World Economic Forum Virtual Event of the Davos Agenda, Chinese President Xi...

How to create calm in the chaos

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Budget-Friendly Tips for Buying a Home in Ottawa

Leverage Government Incentives Taking advantage of government programs can help reduce the financial burden of purchasing a home....

Deposits and Agreements Signed “In Trust”: A persistent but avoidable trap

Purchasing land can be a major decision for a business and, in making that decision, equal consideration...

Is Free Really Worthless? Why Ottawa Businesses Shouldn’t Ignore Google Analytics

Even in today's competitive market, where every dollar counts, many Ottawa businesses overlook a powerful and readily...

OGC Design + Build: Client Reviews Helped Boost Business

At OGC Design + Build, we’ve embraced client feedback as a vital tool for growth and improvement....

Samfiru Tumarkin reviews from real clients who took on employers and insurers

So, you’re Googling “Samfiru Tumarkin reviews” in Ottawa Let’s cut to the chase. Something happened at work. Or...

As a Construction Contractor, When Can I Sue for Non-Payment of my Invoices?

Issues of non-payment are all-too common in the construction industry. Say a contractor completes a job and...

Canadian Trademark Office to send notices to random trademark owners to prove use of their marks

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office issued a practice notice on January 20, 2025, announcing that the Registrar...
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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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