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Provided by Aliya Ramji
Partner and co-founder of MT>Ventures, a wholly-owned division of the firm based in Toronto. Aliya is focused exclusively on startups, scale-ups and other fast-growth businesses. In addition to delivering tailored legal advice and other strategic value to high-potential businesses in the startup or scale-up phase, Aliya regularly advises venture capital, angel and strategic investors, as well as parties looking to create strategic alliances or partnerships with founders or start-ups.
Aliya frequently presents on a broad range of issues facing founders and the start-up community, and authors bi-weekly blog posts for startup founders. She also teaches Contract Law, Legal Aspects of International Business and Business Law at Toronto Metropolitan (formerly Ryerson) University, and is a committed mentor to several founders and young lawyers, particularly women in start-ups.
University of Toronto, Hons B.Sc. Genetics and Biotech;
Queen’s University, JD;
New York University, LL.M.
Bar Admission: Ontario 2008, New York 2013.
Chair-Elect for Ontario Chamber of Commerce;
Founding member of Coalition of Innovation Leaders against Racism;
Dean’s Advisory Council at Queen’s University, School of Law;
American Bar Association
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Aliya Ramji provides strategic advice to startup companies and relevant investors on a plethora of mandates, including financings and acquisitions.
Provided by Chambers
Aliya's strong background in entrepreneurship was a huge asset to us as she understood the needs of a growing business. She kept our company's best interest in mind as we navigated new challenges.
Aliya is an absolute joy to work with. I always feel welcome and comfortable speaking with her, and her awareness and experience in the issues we face is incredible.
Aliya's strong background in entrepreneurship was a huge asset to us as she understood the needs of a growing business. She kept our company's best interest in mind as we navigated new challenges.
Aliya is an absolute joy to work with. I always feel welcome and comfortable speaking with her, and her awareness and experience in the issues we face is incredible.