Steve Schafer

Steve Schafer is an angel investor operating through Aurum Holdings, where he assists early-stage companies in scaling operations and achieving profitability. Prior to his current investment activities, he spent 26 years as a Partner at Multivans Inc. from 1992 to 2018, guiding the company's operations as a leading Canadian truck body manufacturer. Before joining Multivans, he held various engineering, sales, and marketing positions at Praxair, gaining foundational experience in the global industrial gas sector. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, alongside a Master of Business Administration degree from McMaster University. Today, Schafer leverages his extensive background in mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing to evaluate and support emerging startups navigating the transition from early growth to sustainable financial performance.