Ahmed Shafik

Co-founder

Ahmed Shafik is the Toronto-based co-founder and Co-CEO of Venn, a fintech platform providing corporate cards, global payments, and accounting automation for Canadian businesses.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting & Finance from TMU

Expertise

Canadian SMB and business banking

Multi-currency accounts and cross-border FX

Fintech product development and scaling

Payments and money movement infrastructure

Neobank operations, compliance, and onboarding

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Highlight

Co-founded Venn in 2021, $21.5M Series A led by Left Lane Capital

Part of the Revolut team that launched its North American operations; previously at Koho

Leads product, engineering, growth, and recruitment at Venn

Case Studies

March 25, 2026

How Alan Cut Their Weekly Banking Time by 75% with Venn

Managing member reimbursements and team expenses through a legacy bank was costing Alan Canada hours every week. Venn gave them a faster, more direct way to run financial operations without adding overhead to a small team that was still building out the Canadian market.

Canadian Business Guides

March 24, 2026

Canadian Auto Dealers: Next Steps When Bank Closes Account

Canadian Auto Dealers: What to Do When Your Bank Closes Your Account. Get a 24 hour checklist, replacement banking tips, and Canada escalation steps today.

Platform Comparisons

March 24, 2026

Best Business Bank Account for Car Dealers Canada 2026

Best Business Bank Account for Car Dealers and Auto Businesses in Canada 2026. Compare fees, cash deposits, wires, USD and multi-location controls for dealers.

Platform Comparisons

March 17, 2026

Corpay Alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026

Explore Corpay Alternatives for Canadian Businesses in 2026 with a side by side look at costs, CAD EFT, USD ACH, FX, cards, and accounting integrations.

Platform Comparisons

March 17, 2026

Ebury Alternatives for Canadians in 2026 Fees and FX

Compare Ebury Alternatives for Canadians in 2026 with fee and FX breakdowns, CAD rails, and QuickBooks Xero fit to choose the right platform. Includes Venn.

Canadian Business Guides

March 17, 2026

How US Tariffs Affect Canadian Business Cash Flow Now

How US Tariffs Affect Canadian Business Cash Flow and what to do. Assess exposure, model tariff scenarios, and use a 30 60 90 plan to protect liquidity.