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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.

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A trio of the biggest names in tech say they resisted the allure of the U.S. —...

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UPDATED: U.S. investment giants acquire Ottawa software powerhouse Assent

Nearly 1,000 manufacturers around the world – including household names such as Honeywell International, General Electric, Boeing, Toshiba and Johnson & Johnson – use Assent’s cloud-based software to ensure their supply chains comply with an ever-growing list of ethical and regulatory standards.

Trailblazing Eastern Ontario startups take centre stage at AccelerateOTT

From Nick Quain’s vantage point, the 11 companies taking part in the Startup World Cup regional competition...

A new wrinkle in anti-aging treatments: Spiderwort to test all-natural Botox substitute

Spiderwort Biotechnologies announced this week it has received the green light from Health Canada to start testing its plant-based product aimed at preventing wrinkles and correcting skin deformations.

RVs wanted: Rental platform RVezy faces supply crunch amid domestic travel boom

Fuelled by surging demand for recreational vehicles as more Canadians opt to travel in their own country...

Knak turns to ex-Solace marketing boss Delevante-Moulen to help fuel growth in U.S.

Jennifer Delevante-Moulen is the new chief marketing officer at Knak.

Ottawa’s Celestra Health helps MS patient bike across Canada to raise $1M

Dominic Shadbolt is pedalling 8,000 kilometres across Canada with a mission: raise $1 million for research into...

Sparking change: Mitel partnership marks shift in Kanata-based L-Spark’s trajectory

L-Spark’s leader believes the Kanata-based tech startup accelerator’s new partnership with Mitel will trigger a wave of...
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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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