Network origin in Ken Valvur first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Bento, Inc.
 Bento, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Bento, Inc. creates, prepares and distributes delicious and nutritious foods. It offers sushi, sandwiches, salads, and heat-and-serve entrees under Bento Nouveau, Makisushi, Kama Sushi, BN Sushi, Maru Sushi and Sumo brands. The company was founded by Ken Valvur on May 26, 2013 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 10 |
YO! Sushi Ltd.
 YO! Sushi Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services YO! Sushi Ltd. owns and operates restaurants. It offers various Japanese dishes, including soups, rice or noodle-based dishes, salads, tempuras, sashimi, hand rolls, and desserts. The company was founded by Simon Henry Warren Woodroffe on May 14, 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 4 |
Sarku Japan
 Sarku Japan RestaurantsConsumer Services Sarku Japan operates eating places. The private company is based in Markham, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by James T. Chim. James T. Chim has been the CEO since incorporation.
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| Private Company | Restaurants | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ken Valvur via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
YS Bidco Ltd.
 YS Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance YS Bidco Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2015. The private company is based in London, UK. The company's main function is to hold investments. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
YS Midco 2 Ltd.
 YS Midco 2 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of SnowFox Topco Ltd., YS Midco 2 Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2015. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
YO! Sushi UK Ltd.
 YO! Sushi UK Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services YO! Sushi UK Ltd. engages in the operation of restaurants. Its menu includes ikura gunkan, hamachi sashimi, vegetarian yaki udon, makis, and steak shiitake teriyaki. The firm also operates Japanese kaiten sushi bar which provides alcoholic beverages. The company was founded by Simon Henry Warren Woodroffe in 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
YS Midco 1 Ltd.
 YS Midco 1 Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of SnowFox Topco Ltd., YS Midco 1 Ltd. is a British company that supplies and manufactures high-quality Japanese sushi and food-to-go products for leading retailers such as Waitrose and Costco. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in London, UK. Taiko Foods delivers fresh and authentic sushi, bentos, snacking products, and poke crafted to perfection by their highly skilled chefs. The company offers an exclusive range of Hawaiian Poke bowls called "Aloha Poke" available only in Waitrose stores. Poke is a deliciously simple Hawaiian dish of cubed fish over a bowl of seasoned salad and vinegared rice. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Rotman School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| NOBEL RESOURCES CORP. | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member | |
| LUCKY MINERALS INC. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
Kimberley Mining Ltd.
 Kimberley Mining Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Kimberley Mining Ltd. Operates as a mining company. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member | |
| TROILUS GOLD CORP. | Precious Metals | Founder | |
| MEDIVOLVE INC. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
| AGUIA RESOURCES LIMITED | Other Metals/Minerals | Chairman | |
| SULLIDEN MINING CAPITAL INC. | Investment Managers | Chairman | |
| RECIPE UNLIMITED CORPORATION | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer | |
CIBC World Markets, Inc.
 CIBC World Markets, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity | |
| University of Western | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| IMVESCOR RESTAURANT GROUP INC(PRE-REINC) | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer | |
| HALCONES PRECIOUS METALS CORP. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Procter & Gamble Health & Beauty Care Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd. (United Kingdom) Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Procter & Gamble Co., Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd. is a company based in Weybridge, UK. Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd. wholesales and distributes perfume and cosmetics. The British company was founded in 1947. | Medical Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Career Bridge | Director/Board Member | ||
Food & Consumer Products of Canada
 Food & Consumer Products of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Food & Consumer Products of Canada is a non-profit organization which represents the companies that manufacture and distribute the vast majority of food, beverage, and consumer goods found on grocery store shelves. It promotes food and product safety, supports health and wellness, collaborates with retailers, and provides environmental services. The organization was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
Notch Therapeutics, Inc.
 Notch Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Notch Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of cell therapies for the treatment of diseases. It offers technology platform, which uses genetically tailored stem cells as a renewable source for creating allogeneic T cell therapies that expand treatment options and deliver cell immunotherapies to patients. The company was founded by Juan Carlos Zuniga-Pflucker and Peter Zandstra in 2018 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Director/Board Member | |
AERIC, Inc.
 AERIC, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance AERIC, Inc., dba The Conference Board of Canada, is an independent, not-for-profit applied research organization headquartered in Ottawa, Saskatchewan. The Board helps build leadership capacity for a better Canada by creating and sharing insights on economic trends, public policy issues, and organizational performance. They forge relationships and deliver knowledge through their learning events, networks, research products, and customized information services. Their members include a broad range of Canadian organizations from the public and private sectors. The Conference Board of Canada was formed in 1954, and is affiliated with The Conference Board, Inc. that serves some 3,000 companies in 67 nations. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario engages in the provision of accounting education. It offers certification, continued trainings, and professional development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Hong Kong Tak Ming College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Gold Island, Inc.
 Gold Island, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Big Ridge Gold Corp., Gold Island, Inc. operates as a Canadian gold exploration company. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Gold Island was acquired by Big Ridge Gold Corp. on August 14, 2023 for $3.71 million. The company was founded in 2021. The CEO is Adrian Wallace Fleming. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
Qvella Corp.
 Qvella Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Qvella Corp provides molecular diagnostics. It develops a differentiated technology for pathogen detection by direct sampling of boldily fluids without the need for culturing or time consuming sample processing. The company was founded by Tino Alavie in 2009 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| REITMANS (CANADA) LIMITED | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Atlantis Communications, Inc.
 Atlantis Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Atlantis Communications, Inc. produces broadcast television programming services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member | |
PS Production Services Ltd.
 PS Production Services Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Part of SIM Digital, Inc., PS Production Services Ltd. supplies lighting and camera equipment to the Canadian motion picture and television production industry. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. PS Production Services was acquired by SIM Digital, Inc. on May 06, 2013. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
 Wal-Mart Canada Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Wal-Mart Canada Corp. operates retail stores. Its merchandise includes apparel, home fashions, household goods, toys, hardware, paint, wallpaper, automotive accessories, electronics, sporting goods, furniture, horticulture, cosmetics, jewellery and convenient food items. The company was founded in March 1994 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Specialty Stores | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd.
 Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd. operates online store for clothing, accessories, and beauty products. Its brands include Chanel, La Prairie, La Mer, Valmont, Sisley-Paris, Chantecaille, and Creed. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered Toronto, Canada. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| ODD BURGER CORPORATION | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member | |
| BIG RIDGE GOLD CORP. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
| Edjar International, Inc. | Director/Board Member | ||
Reunion Foods Inc
 Reunion Foods Inc Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables RawFoodz, Inc. produces raw, vegan and organic salad dressings, dips, spreads, sauces and puddings. Its products are available at grocery retailers including Whole Foods Market, Metro, Sobey’s and independent chains. The company was founded by Sher Kopman and Michelle Cass and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Tippett Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
Information Management Technology LLC
 Information Management Technology LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Information Management Technology LLC provides information management system engineering, software development, information assurance, and system sustainment. The company is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Packaged Software | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Whitecastle Investments Ltd.
 Whitecastle Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Whitecastle Investments Ltd. operates as an investment vehicle of Whitecap Venture Partners. The company was founded in 1959 is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Investment Officer | |
| HAMMOND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member | |
The Hospital for Sick Children
 The Hospital for Sick Children Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Hospital for Sick Children is a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services. It offers child and family centered care, creative arts therapy, epilepsy classroom, resource navigation program, and international patient program. The company was founded by Elizabeth McMaster on March 23, 1875 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Saskatchewan | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| JAMIESON WELLNESS INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Chairman | |
Brewers Retail, Inc.
 Brewers Retail, Inc. Brewers Retail, Inc. offers various beers, such as ales, lagers, stout beers, amber, blonde, brown, cream, dark, light, fruit, India pale ale, pale, pilsner, specialty, and wheat beer. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Director/Board Member |
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International
| Canada | 37 |
| United Kingdom | 6 |
| United States | 6 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Thailand | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Non-Energy Minerals | 9 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Retail Trade | 6 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 65 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 15 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 15 |
| Chairman | 13 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 10 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Timothy Penner | 23 |
| Robin Rowland | 19 |
| Paul Pint | 13 |
| Richard Hodgson | 11 |
| Michael Fricker | 11 |
| Perry Caicco | 9 |
| Gale Blank | 9 |
| Edward Myles Knighton | 7 |
| Frank Hennessey | 5 |
| James T. Chim | 4 |
| Glenn Brown | 2 |
| Doug Thoman | 2 |
| Elizabeth Sun | 2 |
| Alan Luk | 1 |
| John Gillespie | 1 |
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