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

June 10, 2026

How Sherpa Saves $50 per Payment Using Venn's Free Local Transfers

As Sherpa expanded its global partnerships with airlines and travel companies, managing international payments through traditional providers became a growing bottleneck. Venn gave Sherpa a faster, more affordable way to pay partners worldwide without the manual overhead that was slowing the finance team down.

Platform Comparisons

June 9, 2026

Best Bank Account for Canadian Law Firms in 2026 Guide

Best Bank Account for Canadian Law Firms in 2026 compares trust and operating options from RBC Scotiabank TD and Venn plus FX cards and QuickBooks Xero.

Canadian Business Guides

June 9, 2026

How to reduce costs for a Canadian Trucking Company 2026

How to reduce costs for a Canadian Trucking Company with fuel, maintenance and empty-mile controls, plus faster invoicing, spend visibility and FX savings.

Platform Comparisons

June 9, 2026

Best Corporate Card for Canadian Trucking Companies 2026

Best Corporate Card for Canadian Trucking Companies compare fuel cards and corporate platforms for rebates, CAD USD spend, driver limits, QuickBooks Xero.

Platform Comparisons

June 9, 2026

Best Bank Account for Canadian Trucking Companies 2026

Best Bank Account for Canadian Trucking Companies comparison for 2026. See CAD USD options, cash deposit banks, team cards, and QuickBooks Xero fit in minutes.

Platform Comparisons

June 4, 2026

Wealthsimple Business Alternatives for Canadians in 2026

Wealthsimple Business Alternatives for Canadians in 2026 compares Venn and top banks by fees, FX, cards, CRA payments, and integrations to choose faster.