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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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Driving change: Ottawa startup Kilonova Interactive uses VR to get students road-ready

What if a new driver could practise driving with no risk of injury or damages? That is exactly...

Calian betting on defence business as global uncertainty grows

Calian Group’s CEO says the Kanata-based firm is doubling down on its defence business as it projects demand for its cybersecurity, training and space technology to soar in the face of growing geopolitical instability.

Thermal Energy inks biggest engineering deal in firm’s history after Q2 revenues soar

Thermal Energy International has landed the largest engineering services contract in its history, just weeks after announcing...

Shopify backs de minimis shipping exemption targeted in Trump’s tariff feud

Shopify's president has come out in favour of a shipping exemption U.S. President Donald Trump's trade feuds...

Calian inks $50M in new defence contracts in Q1 amid ‘continued geopolitical instability’

Calian Group says it has signed more than $50 million in new and renewed multi-year defence contracts...

BluMetric Environmental to boost U.S. production capacity after acquiring Florida firm

BluMetric Environmental is more than doubling the size of its U.S. manufacturing facilities after acquiring a Florida-based...

The end of the cold call? Local tech execs talk AI and its impact on sales and marketing

Is the era of the cold call coming to an end in the world of sales? With the adoption of artificial intelligence, at least one expert thinks so.

Ottawa-born Turnstone Biologics halting clinical studies, laying off staff

Ottawa-born biotech startup Turnstone Biologics is halting all clinical studies, ceasing further development of its cutting-edge cancer-fighting...

Ottawa’s Kinaxis helping Canadian businesses prepare for tariffs

The lack of clarity around tariffs has left Canadian businesses unsure of what to prepare for and how quickly, but many say they're not leaving anything to chance.
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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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