TD Bank launched TD Innovation Partners (TDIP), a division of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. TDIP, led by Shez Samji, is a new full-service team providing high-touch banking and financing solutions in support of technology and innovation companies at all stages.

“With more than a million business banking customers across Canada, TD plays an active role in supporting business owners and helping them achieve their financial goals,” Barbara Hooper, group head, Canadian business banking at TD, said. “Our TDIP team stands ready to support the next generation of innovation companies at every step of their journeys.”

The team, which also includes Mark Kiyonaga, Michelle Sabourin and Tom Lowden, brings deep relationships within the technology and business community, as well as an expansive network of investors and key industry influencers.

“Our team is deeply passionate about the innovation economy, and we strive to work as hard as our clients,” Samji said. “At TDIP, we’re focused on enhancing and curating the banking experience for technology companies and their founders so they can spend more time creating and growing their business.”