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Shafiq Vallani

Investor

Head of Canada, Redesign Health at Altitude Angels · Investment Director at TELUS Ventures · Advisor at Redesign Health

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Writes $500K – $2M checks

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About

Shafiq Vallani blends consulting, traditional VC and healthcare expertise with impact investing, serving as a content leader shaping institutional early-stage strategy, senior decision-maker at an impact fund, and hands-on mentor.

Invests in

AgTechClimate TechEdTechFoodTechHealthtechSocial

Experience

  1. Redesign HealthAdvisorcurrent2026 — present
  2. Redesign HealthHead of Canada2024 — 2026Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  3. TELUS Global Ventures (TGV)Partner, TELUS Pollinator Fund2022 — 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  4. BDCSenior Partner, Advisory Services2020 — 2022Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  5. RBC VenturesPrincipal2018 — 2020Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  6. RBCManager, Strategy & Transformation Services2016 — 2018Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  7. Carpedia InternationalSenior Consultant2014 — 2016Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  8. RBC Wealth ManagementInternational Private Banker2013 — 2014Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  9. Red Cloud Securities Inc.Head of Corporate Development2011 — 2012Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  10. League InvestmentsDirector, Business Development2009 — 2011Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
  11. RBCAccount Manager2006 — 2009Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Cross-functional Team Leadership1Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)1Contract Negotiation1Exit StrategiesEntrepreneurship15Strategic Consulting6Product Development1Product DesignStrategic PartnershipsDrop ShipOperational PlanningOperational Execution
+12 moreGrowth StrategiesPrivate EquityAdvertisingBusiness-to-Business (B2B)MarketingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)SalesAccount ManagementLeadershipRelationship BuildingMicrosoft ExcelProblem Solving

Languages English · French · Spanish

  • Innovation Governance Program - Levels 1-3 — Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs (CCI)
  • BoardMatch - Governance training for non-profits — Altruvest
  • Investment Funds in Canada Course — Institute of Canadian Bankers
  • Canadian Securities Course — Canadian Securities Institute

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shafiq Vallani?
Shafiq Vallani blends consulting, traditional VC and healthcare expertise with impact investing, serving as a content leader shaping institutional early-stage strategy, senior decision-maker at an impact fund, and hands-on mentor.
Where does Shafiq Vallani work?
Shafiq Vallani is Head of Canada, Redesign Health at Altitude Angels.
What does Shafiq Vallani invest in?
Shafiq Vallani invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, EdTech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Social.
What check size does Shafiq Vallani write?
Shafiq Vallani typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
Where did Shafiq Vallani go to school?
Shafiq Vallani studied at The University of British Columbia (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); The University of British Columbia (BA, Political Science and International Relations); ESSEC Business School (Global Management & International Business).

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