Techopia

Techopia is focused on Ottawa’s technology sector. This multimedia project includes regular online news coverage, a video and audio podcast, private networking events and quarterly reports. OBJ also partners with EY to create an annual magazine called Techopia-EY Insights.

Top of Mind in Tech: Tiffani Westerman explains how AI is changing cybersecurity

Networking and cybersecurity provider CANARIE taps Michael Tremblay as next CEO

Nearly a decade ago, Michael Tremblay left the comfort of Microsoft’s executive suite because he couldn’t resist...

Jabil to hire 40 new workers in Ottawa after expanding Kanata R&D facility

Electronics component maker Jabil plans to double its headcount in the National Capital Region after opening a...

UPDATED: Calian IT and cyber boss Michael Tremblay leaving firm for new CEO role

Michael Tremblay is stepping down as head of Calian Group’s IT and cybersecurity division to take on...

Kinaxis posts record profit in Q2 as tariff war fuels demand for supply-chain solutions

Kinaxis turned a record profit in the second quarter as demand for its software continues to grow...

Shopify catapults past RBC to become Canada’s most valuable company

Shopify continued its strong run on the markets this week after the software firm reclaimed its spot...

These five Ottawa cleantech startups are making waves

EcoSafeSense Inc. Year Founded: 2023 Founder(s)/CEO: Olga Koppel Number of Employees: Three Office Location: Ottawa Product Description: Mobile sensors and AI-powered software...

AI among the topics on the minds of women tech leaders at Op-HER-ations of Tech

On Thursday, six female leaders in the sector gathered at TD Place ahead of the Ottawa Redblacks game for a panel breaking down the “Op-HER-ations of Tech.”

Versaterm acquires Texas-based drone dispatch firm in 12th M&A deal since 2020

Ottawa-based Versaterm has pulled the trigger on another major M&A deal, acquiring a U.S. startup that helps...

Vertical farming firm Growcer goes global after acquiring U.S. competitor’s assets

As demand for its indoor farms surges across Canada, Ottawa-based Growcer has dramatically expanded its international customer...
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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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