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Barry Shafran
Chairman at
Alliance Funding Group, Inc.
Net worth: 3 850 $ as of 31/08/2026
Profile
Barry W.
Shafran was the founder of cars4U Ltd., founded in 1999, where the title held was President & Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Chairman at Alliance Funding Group, Inc. and Advisor at Moskowitz Capital Management Corp.
Former jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Chesswood Income Fund; President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Chesswood Group Ltd. from 2006 to 2020; President & Chief Executive Officer at Chesswood GP Ltd.; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Pawnee Leasing Corp.; SVP-Operations & Director-Business Development at CryptoLogic, Inc. in 1998; Independent Director at Rifco, Inc. from 2018 to 2020; Independent Director at Northstar Gaming Holdings, Inc. from 2023 to 2025; President at Modern Building, Inc. from 1996 to 1998; and President at Selena Coffee Ltd. in 1994.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/04/2025 | 385,000 ( 0.32% ) | 3 850 $ | 31/08/2026 |
Barry Shafran active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Moskowitz Capital Management Corp.
 Moskowitz Capital Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Alternative investment manager | Corporate Officer/Principal | 29/11/2010 |
Alliance Funding Group, Inc.
 Alliance Funding Group, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides equipment leases, financing and unsecured business loans services | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Barry Shafran
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHSTAR GAMING HOLDINGS INC. | Director/Board Member | 08/12/2025 |
| RIFCO INC. | Director/Board Member | 14/12/2020 |
| CHESSWOOD GROUP LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 31/08/2020 |
Chesswood Income Fund
 Chesswood Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | President | 06/01/2011 |
CryptoLogic, Inc.
 CryptoLogic, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and licenses online casino and gambling software | Chief Operating Officer | 01/07/1998 |
Training of Barry Shafran
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Connections
34
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
CryptoLogic, Inc.
CryptoLogic, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and licenses online casino and gambling software | Technology Services |
Rifco, Inc.
 Rifco, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides automotive financing solutions | Finance |
cars4U Ltd.
 cars4U Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides automobile dealership services | Retail Trade |
Chesswood Income Fund
Chesswood Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Chesswood Group Ltd.
 Chesswood Group Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financing services | Finance |
University of Toronto
 University of Toronto Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Moskowitz Capital Management Corp.
Moskowitz Capital Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Alternative investment manager | Finance |
Pawnee Leasing Corp.
 Pawnee Leasing Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides equipment financing solutions | Finance |
Modern Building, Inc.
 Modern Building, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Engages in construction of residential buildings | Consumer Durables |
Alliance Funding Group, Inc.
Alliance Funding Group, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides equipment leases, financing and unsecured business loans services | Consumer Services |
Chesswood GP Ltd. | |
Selena Coffee Ltd. | |
Northstar Gaming Holdings, Inc.
 Northstar Gaming Holdings, Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Owns and operates casino and sportsbook gaming platform | Producer Manufacturing |
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