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Jonathan Shaanan (He/him)

Managing Director, Circle K Ventures, Alimentation Couche-Tard

This speaker is exclusively speaking at FundFest.

Jonathan is the Managing Director of Circle K Ventures, the venture capital arm of Alimentation Couche-Tard — one of Canada’s largest companies with a $70B+ market cap and over 16,000 retail locations worldwide.

At Circle K Ventures, Jonathan leads investments in cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of retail and mobility. Based on the success of Fund I, Circle K Ventures launched Fund II earlier this year with a fresh $150M under management. The fund has backed nine companies to date, including Mashgin and Car IQ. Beyond capital, Jonathan helps portfolio companies unlock strategic value by facilitating partnerships across Couche-Tard’s global footprint.

Jonathan’s background spans both sides of the table. He previously led the M&A team at Couche-Tard, and his VC investing experience ranges from fintech to quantum computing, giving him a broad perspective on emerging technologies.

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FundFest

Funding Innovation in a Changing World

As global economic and political uncertainty reshapes innovation priorities, this panel will explore the evolving role of Canadian corporates in driving national innovation. Panelists will share their perspectives on fund investing, corporate venture strategies and how collaboration with the VC ecosystem can unlock long-term competitiveness for Canada. See More.