# Alkarim Jivraj

> Alkarim Jivraj is a startup investor at Espresso Capital (Toronto). See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Espresso Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/espresso-capital-partners)
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alkarimjivraj/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/alkarimjivraj

Alkarim Jivraj is a startup investor at Espresso Capital in Toronto. Alkarim has been involved in technology investment banking, venture capital and venture debt for over 20 years, during which period he has advised or invested in over 200 companies. Prior to joining Espresso, he was the Founder and Managing Partner of Intrepid Business Acceleration Fund, a venture capital fund, and also Managing Director ofIntrepid Equity Finance, an advisory firm. Alkarim started his finance career at Yorkton Securities, a boutique investment banking firm, eventually leading its information technology investment banking practice and co-managing two investment funds. Alkarim sits on the Board of SCI Marketview.

## About Espresso Capital

VC Fund · Toronto, Canada

Espresso Capital has provided over 230 early and growth stage technology companies with founder-friendly capital since 2009. It offers lines of credit and term loans to enable entrepreneurs to grow their businesses without dilution, board seats, or personal guarantees. Its mission is to keep founders in control with fast, fair, and flexiblecapital.

5 contacts available at Espresso Capital.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gordon Henderson | Managing Director, Portfolio Management | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gordon-henderson-bbc6 |
| James Langford | Associate Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/james-langford-2e4d |
| Steven Michau | Executive Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/steven-michau-7eae |
| Will Hutchins | Head of Originations & Managing Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/will-hutchins |
| Alkarim Jivraj | Chief Executive Officer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alkarim-jivraj |

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