AyaWas Group
Overview
AyaWas Group is a private seed capital firm founded in 2002, recognized as a top firm in Canada. It provides private and "patient" capital to early-stage and mid-tier companies, focusing on finding promising startups and talented entrepreneurs. The firm actively works with entrepreneurs to foster innovative ideas and execute go-to-market strategies. Its investment sectors include Enterprise Applications, High Tech, and Life Sciences.
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
ayawas.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Graphene Solutions | Mar 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Innoture | Dec 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Virano Therapeutics | Nov 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Virica Biotech | Oct 2021 | Series A | - |
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Key People
Sacha Sawaya
Senior Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is AyaWas Group based?
AyaWas Group is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When was AyaWas Group founded?
Founding year information for AyaWas Group is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does AyaWas Group have?
AyaWas Group has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in AyaWas Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Bio Graphene Solutions, Innoture, Virano Therapeutics, Virica Biotech.
What was AyaWas Group's most recent investment shown here?
AyaWas Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Innoture in 2025.
What sectors does AyaWas Group focus on?
AyaWas Group focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does AyaWas Group focus on?
AyaWas Group typically invests at the Early stage.