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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.

Ottawa-based Ackroo reaping the rewards of recent M&A play

It’s been a record first half for Ottawa’s Ackroo (TSX-V:AKR). The loyalty program provider, which develops both an...

Local startup lands public safety deals with Nokia, City of Ottawa

A local startup has secured a couple of back-to-back deals that will see its public safety applications...

Boston accelerator launching Ottawa-based Aetonix into U.S. health-care market

An Ottawa health-tech company will get a helping hand as it enters the United States thanks to...

Ottawa-based Martello closes reverse takeover, public listing imminent

Ottawa’s Martello Technologies has closed a deal that will see the cloud-based communications firm list publicly on...

Ottawa’s STACS DNA rolling out newborn specimen-tracking tech across Ontario

An Ottawa firm’s software will soon keep track of medical samples from newborns across Ontario hospitals, providing...

Ottawa-based Shopify bans the sale of some firearms, accessories

Shopify is banning the sale of some firearms and their related parts through its platform. A policy update...

Ottawa’s Carleton University lands $350,000 from feds for green building project

Research from Carleton University might help make new buildings more energy efficient with the help of some...

Gymtrack co-founder Pablo Srugo joins Ottawa’s Mistral Venture Partners

After spending the better part of the past five years exercising his entrepreneurial muscles, Pablo Srugo has...

Beyond Canada 150: Ottawa Tourism taps OPIN to revamp digital presence

With travellers seeking ever-increasing amounts of information about would-be destinations online, Ottawa Tourism understood that strengthening its digital presence would be key to building on last year’s successes.

Ottawa’s Calian acquires Calgary firm, raises Q3 revenues by 9%

Fresh off another quarter that saw its revenues and profits continue to rise, Ottawa’s Calian Group has...
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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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