Toronto, CA · Partner
Farhan Thawar
VP & Head of Engineering at Shopify
Latest rounds
- Thri5Seed · $5.4MSept 2026
- TaplyticsSeed · $2.4MMay 2015
BacksSAASBig Data & AnalyticsRetailAI
The firm
ShopifyCorporate VC · CA1cheques in 12 months1all time0ledRounds they were named in
- Rounds
- 2
- Led
- 0
- Disclosed
- $7.8M
- Active
- 2015–26
Rounds where a report named this person rather than a firm, matched on name: read it as a strong hint, not proof, since people share names.
Companies they are listed as backing
Portfolio
Where they are named on record
Filings
- SEC Form D · Company raisingRedknee Solutions Inc.Directorsince 2017
Each row is a document a firm filed with a regulator: somebody signed it, and it carries a date.
Hear them before you pitch them
Black Friday Gigastream with Shopify | Harley Finkelstein, Noel Mack, Sara Foster, Sean Frank, Kat Cole, Peter Rahal, Farhan Thawar, Torin Herndon, Kevin Harwood, Nish Samantray, Bené Eaton, Brian Keller
WithFarhan ThawarHarley FinkelsteinKat ColeNoel MackPeter RahalSara FosterSean Frank
About this episode
(06:32) - Harley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify, helping lead the company’s global commerce strategy and long-term vision. He works closely with founders, brands, and entrepreneurs building businesses on the platform. Harley is also a prominent voice on entrepreneurship and the future of… More on the show's page
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SaaStr 427: How to Build a Great Intern Program with Farhan Thawar, VP Engineering @ Shopify
WithFarhan Thawar
About this episode
Internships have sparked millions of successful careers, and they can be a valuable talent pool from which companies can eventually hire full-time employees. But it's critical to build your internship program the right way. Farhan Thawar, the VP of Engineering at Shopify, has dedicated years to… More on the show's page
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