
Ottawa VC investments plummet in second half of 2020, report says
Local companies landed a combined $111 million in fresh venture capital last year, putting Ottawa in 11th place among all Canadian cities.
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Ottawa VC investments plummet in second half of 2020, report says
Local companies landed a combined $111 million in fresh venture capital last year, putting Ottawa in 11th place among all Canadian cities.
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