Jonathan Shaanan (He/him)

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.