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What makes TerraNova the perfect partner for Canadian defence contracts

Not only can TerraNova help military giants like General-Dynamics maintain their machinery, but it can do it in record time. 

Going virtual: How CAE is revolutionizing military training around the world

When it comes to training the next generation of military personnel, CAE has always had its finger on the pulse.

How Minimax built a straight-forward and steady road to success

“Peace of mind transportation from our family to yours” is Minimax Express Transportation’s motto, and that sums up the Poirier family’s approach to business. 

The Mission’s growing health clinic ramps up amidst city’s homelessness crisis

Building on a years-long relationship with The Ottawa Mission, Dymon gifted the clinic $300,000 back in 2018 to help fund a much needed expansion.

Fortifying Canada’s cyber defences: Protecting critical infrastructure and empowering organizations

While critical infrastructure is a key target for threat actors, Canadian organizations across all industries are at risk of cyber attacks.

Why pandemic temporary layoffs could still cause business headaches

While the pandemic is seemingly in the rearview mirror, many businesses are still grappling with the fallout. A recent temporary layoffs case has some lessons.

6 ways companies can generate more revenue – with less investment

As a founder, maximizing capital efficiency and strong revenue is crucial for the success of your business.

Strong community leadership drives historic hospital fundraising campaign past the halfway point 

After years of planning and anticipation, the vision to replace the near century-old Civic Campus is becoming a reality.

Strader-Ferris International celebrates 70 years of success

After seven decades in business, Strader-Ferris' customs, e-commerce and warehousing solutions keep on humming.

This year’s CHEO Telethon aims to ‘right-size’ pediatric care in Ottawa

Pediatric care is at a critical stage in Ottawa — and not just due to the pandemic, making the CHEO Telethon more important than ever.
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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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