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Justin Pirzadeh

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Partner at Canvas Ventures
📍 Menlo Park, California, United States

Justin Pirzadeh is a Partner at Canvas Ventures focusing on Fintech and Healthcare investments. He leverages over 13 years of experience from Silicon Valley Bank, where he was instrumental in building its fintech practice from the ground up, significantly growing its profit contribution. He holds a BA in English and Economics from Colgate University.

Outside of his direct investment work, Justin actively shares his insights through company blog posts, particularly on emerging technologies like AI and their application in the compliance and wealth management sectors. He is passionate about partnering with founders who aim to reimagine entire financial systems, not just build products.

He played a key role in scaling SVBs fintech team from just two people to over 100, showcasing his ability to build and lead high-growth divisions.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Partner
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
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Fintech Innovation
He has over a decade of experience building and leading fintech teams at SVB and now focuses on investing in early-stage fintech companies at Canvas Ventures.
Founder Collaboration
His investment philosophy is centered on finding "founders we can debate, challenge and create with, " indicating a preference for a hands-on, collaborative partnership.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Partner
Canvas Ventures
6-2023
Principal
Canvas Ventures
5-2023 - 6-2023
Something New
Venture
1-2023 - 5-2023
Managing Director
Silicon Valley Bank
1-2019 - 5-2023
Director
Silicon Valley Bank
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Education
2005 - 2009
BA
Colgate University
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