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Shaheel Hooda

Investor

General Partner at Sproutx · General Partner at Sproutfund

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Writes $500K – $750K checks

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About

Shaheel is a serial entrepreneur who led two high-growth Canadian startups, helped launch Canada’s first online bank at McKinsey, scaled a US software firm past $100M, and mentors at accelerators.

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AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechHealthtechSaaS

General Partner at Sproutfund

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Experience

  1. Styx IntelligenceBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
  2. Truffle SystemsBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
  3. 500 GlobalResident Mentor (Growth and Finance)current2021 — presentCanada
  4. Sprout FundGeneral Partner at 🌱 SproutFund.vccurrent2018 — presentCanada
  5. Intellis Strategic AdvisoryPresidentcurrent2007 — present
  6. The A100Member2012 — 2022Alberta, Canada
  7. The A100Chairman of the Board2015 — 2016Alberta, Canada
  8. The A100Board Member2013 — 2016Alberta, Canada
  9. TEC EdmontonExecutive In Residence - Software and Energy Technologies2008 — 2021Alberta, Canada
  10. Land Development SyndicatePartner2005 — 2020Alberta, Canada
  11. T-Squared AcceleratorManaging Director2016 — 2019Canada
  12. LoginRadiusStrategic Advisor2012 — 2018Canada
  13. LoginRadiusBoard Member2013 — 2018Canada, US
  14. Element Industrial SolutionsStrategic Advisor2011 — 2012Edmonton, Canada Area
  15. Element Industrial SolutionsInterim CEO/President2011 — 2012Canada and South Korea
  16. CodeBaby SoftwareCEO2002 — 2007
  17. Trilogy Software - Austin TXDirector of Business Development2000 — 2002
  18. McKinsey & CompanyStrategic Business Consultant1997 — 1998Toronto, Canada Area

Skills & more

Partnerships3Commercialization5Start-ups99Business Strategy75Entrepreneurship52Venture Capital31Business Planning47Business Development23Strategic Partnerships16Corporate Development14Change Management4Executive Management31
+12 moreProject ManagementProgram ManagementCompetitive AnalysisMergers & AcquisitionsProduct DevelopmentProduct ManagementBusiness AnalysisNew Business DevelopmentStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipManagement

Languages French

  • Leanstack Certified Mentor — LEANSTACK
  • GrowthX Certfied Mentor — GrowthX

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shaheel Hooda?
Shaheel is a serial entrepreneur who led two high-growth Canadian startups, helped launch Canada’s first online bank at McKinsey, scaled a US software firm past $100M, and mentors at accelerators.
Where does Shaheel Hooda work?
Shaheel Hooda is General Partner at Sproutx and General Partner at Sproutfund.
What does Shaheel Hooda invest in?
Shaheel Hooda invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
What check size does Shaheel Hooda write?
Shaheel Hooda typically writes checks of $500K – $750K.
Where did Shaheel Hooda go to school?
Shaheel Hooda studied at Harvard Business School (MBA, Hi-tech startups); LEANSTACK Continuous Innovation Academy (Certified Mentor, Lean Canvas); VC Lab (Venture Capital).

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