Awz Ventures
Overview
Awz Ventures is a Canadian venture capital firm founded in 2016, with a focus on investing in Israeli companies. The firm specializes in early-stage to growth-stage investments in cybersecurity, intelligence, deep technology, physical security, and artificial intelligence-based technology sectors. Awz employs an 'Active Capital' strategy, providing hands-on guidance to its portfolio companies. Its management and advisory teams include former senior executives from global security and intelligence agencies such as Mossad, ISA, CIA, and FBI. The firm manages multiple funds, including the Awz X-Seed fund, which was launched in partnership with the Israeli Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (MAFAT).
Portfolio Companies
18
Website
awz.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentera | Jan 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Classiq Technologies | Sep 2022 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| Ultra Information Solutions | May 2022 | Series A | Lead |
| Neural Guard | Nov 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Promise Bio | Dec 2024 | Seed | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Awz Ventures based?
Awz Ventures is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When was Awz Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Awz Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Awz Ventures have?
Awz Ventures has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Awz Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Pentera, Classiq Technologies, Ultra Information Solutions, Neural Guard, Promise Bio.
What was Awz Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Awz Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Promise Bio in 2024.
What sectors does Awz Ventures focus on?
Awz Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Awz Ventures focus on?
Awz Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Awz Ventures's AUM?
Awz Ventures's assets under management are estimated at over $500.0M.