Where does Laviva Mazhar work?

Laviva Mazhar is Directrice at Luge Capital.

What does Laviva Mazhar invest in?

Laviva Mazhar invests in Fintech, InsurTech.

What check size does Laviva Mazhar write?

Laviva Mazhar typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.

Where did Laviva Mazhar go to school?

Laviva Mazhar studied at CFA Institute (Passed Level I - June 2018); McGill University (Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Double Major in Economics and Finance); Scholastica (Ordinary and Advanced Level).

Laviva Mazhar

Investor

Directrice at Luge Capital

Montreal

Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Laviva Mazhar is a director at Luge Capital, where she helped launch the firm alongside its co-founders. Previously, she was an investor and operator at Ferst Capital Partners, where she supported the creation and growth of multiple fintech portfolio companies, working closely with founders from ideation through commercial launch while navigating regulatory challenges and driving early adoption.

Contact· published on Laviva's own website

l•••@luge.vcreveal

Invests in

FintechInsurTech

Experience

Luge CapitalPrincipalcurrent2022 — presentMontreal
Luge CapitalInvestment Associate2020 — 2022
Luge CapitalInvestment Analyst2018 — 2020Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
inscoraInvestor & Board Membercurrent2024 — presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
FoxquiltInvestor & Board Observer2021 — 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
FlareInvestor & Board Observer2019 — 2022Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Ferst Capital PartnersInvestment Analyst2016 — 2018Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
ROI Research On InvestmentResearch Associate2015 — 2016Montreal, Canada Area
University Advancement (formerly Alumni Relations), McGill UniversityProject Assistant2013 — 2015
University Advancement (formerly Alumni Relations), McGill UniversityOffice Assistant at Department of History2013Montreal, Canada Area
University Advancement (formerly Alumni Relations), McGill UniversityOperations Assistant2012 — 2013Montreal, Canada
Bangladeshi Students' Association McGillPresident2013 — 2014McGill
Mass Tutorial Services, Management Undergraduate SocietyCoordinator2012 — 2013McGill
EDGES Group CompaniesIntern2012Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bangladesh Enterprise InstituteResearch Intern2010

Skills & more

Microsoft Excel19Microsoft Office41PowerPoint23Microsoft Word13Microsoft PowerPoint3French9Public Speaking48Teamwork56Communication Skills14Research46Time Management17Financial Modeling10

+12 more

Data AnalysisEvent PlanningSocial MediaMarket ResearchEditingFinancial AnalysisValuationOffice AdministrationWritingCommunity ServiceSocial Media MarketingBlogging

Languages Bengali · English · French

From Laviva's professional profile.

Colleagues at Luge Capital

Anne-Sophie Gauvin

Communications & Office Manager at Luge Capital

David Nault

General Partner at Luge Capital

Ha Duong

VP Finance & Operations at Luge Capital

Karim Gillani

General Partner at Luge Capital

Khrystyna Penyk

Investment Associate at Luge Capital

Rohan Monga

Investment Associate at Luge Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Laviva Mazhar?: Laviva Mazhar is a director at Luge Capital, where she helped launch the firm alongside its co-founders. Previously, she was an investor and operator at Ferst Capital Partners, where she supported the creation and growth of multiple fintech portfolio companies, working closely with founders from ideation through commercial launch while navigating regulatory challenges and driving early adoption.
Where does Laviva Mazhar work?: Laviva Mazhar is Directrice at Luge Capital.
What does Laviva Mazhar invest in?: Laviva Mazhar invests in Fintech, InsurTech.
What check size does Laviva Mazhar write?: Laviva Mazhar typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
Where did Laviva Mazhar go to school?: Laviva Mazhar studied at CFA Institute (Passed Level I - June 2018); McGill University (Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Double Major in Economics and Finance); Scholastica (Ordinary and Advanced Level).