Empowering Founders, Transforming Industries

Were on a mission to enable founders and startups to create impactful, venture-backed businesses. By combining hands-on mentorship, strategic funding, and global connections, we help startups thrive in high-growth sectors that shape the future.

Our Team

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David Lovejoy

Managing Partner

A global strategist, he drives innovation, supports startups, and builds transformative ventures.

David Lovejoy, Shapla Capital profile

David Lovejoy

Managing Partner

A global strategist, he drives innovation, supports startups, and builds transformative ventures.

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Wasim Uz Zaman

Managing Partner

A seasoned founder, he supports early-stage startups in underserved markets with funding.

Wasim Uz Zaman, Shapla Capital profile

Wasim Uz Zaman

Managing Partner

A seasoned founder, he supports early-stage startups in underserved markets with funding.

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Johannon Olson

Advisor

Former COO of Stanford Health Care, with extensive experience in operational scaling.

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Johannon Olson

Advisor

Former COO of Stanford Health Care, with extensive experience in operational scaling.

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Angelo Moratti

Advisor

Chairman of Angel Capital Management, investor alongside Warren Buffett and Howard Schultz.

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Angelo Moratti

Advisor

Chairman of Angel Capital Management, investor alongside Warren Buffett and Howard Schultz.

What we do

The name "Shapla" comes from the waterlily, the national flower of Bangladesh. It symbolizes resilience and growth in diverse, challenging environments—qualities we seek to inspire in every startup we work with.

Shapla Capital was founded by a team of entrepreneurs, investors, and operators who have scaled startups, built businesses, and navigated the complexities of emerging markets. Together, we bring decades of experience to help founders succeed.

Our Values

Founder-First Approach

We invest in founders, not just ideas. Your vision drives our efforts.

Global Perspective

We bridge diverse markets, leveraging local insights and global resources to fuel growth.

Innovation and Impact

We prioritize sectors that redefine industries and address critical challenges in AI, health, fintech, and beyond.

Take your startup to the next level. Join our next Bloom cohort and transform your vision into reality.

Take your startup to the next level. Join our next Bloom cohort and transform your vision into reality.

We're not just partners—we're your comprehensive startup ecosystem. From product design and data science to marketing and fundraising, we provide end-to-end support that turns potential into breakthrough success.

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© 2025 Shapla Capital Inc. All rights reserved.

We're not just partners—we're your comprehensive startup ecosystem. From product design and data science to marketing and fundraising, we provide end-to-end support that turns potential into breakthrough success.

  • Shapla Capital

  • Shapla Capital

© 2025 Shapla Capital Inc. All rights reserved.

We're not just partners—we're your comprehensive startup ecosystem. From product design and data science to marketing and fundraising, we provide end-to-end support that turns potential into breakthrough success.

  • Shapla Capital

© 2025 Shapla Capital Inc. All rights reserved.