Awz Ventures

Venture Capital Active Toronto, Canada Est. 2016
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
28
in our dataset
Rounds participated
33
Rounds led
11
Rounds' value
$270.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
A Round, C Round, B Round, Seed, D Round, E Round

About

Awz Ventures is a Canadian hub for investment in cybersecurity, intelligence and physical security AI-based technologies from Israel, a global leader in these sectors. Awz manages US $250M across its four venture capital funds, with seed through growth-stage investments in 18 innovative Israeli cybersecurity, intelligence and physical security AI-based technological companies. Awz management and advisors include former senior executives from global security and intelligence agencies (Mossad, ISA, CIA, FBI, MI5, CSIS, CAF), and international business and venture capital experts.

Portfolio · 28

Promise Bio
Epiproteomic Analyses on standard Mass-Spectrometry Data
Led ★ 1 round $8.3M committed Latest: 2024-12
NanoPass Technologies
Intradermal Delivery Solutions
1 round $6.0M committed Latest: 2024-07
DeepKeep
The AI Security Platform
Led ★ 2 rounds $10.0M committed Latest: 2024-05
Magnus Metal
Digital Casting Process for Industrial Volume Production of Metal Alloys
1 round $74.0M committed Latest: 2024-04
KA Dynamic Color
Reflective Pigment-Based Outdoor Display Tiles
3 rounds $1.6M committed Latest: 2024-03
Citrusx
AI Explainability Collaboration Platform
1 round $4.5M committed Latest: 2023-12
Conbo.ai
Real-Time Operational Visibility
1 round $3.0M committed Latest: 2023-11
Corsound AI
AI Voice-based Solutions
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2023-04
101 Therapeutics
Developing Cures for Multiple Infectious Diseases
Led ★ 1 round Latest: 2023-04
KTrust
Continuous Threat Exposure Management for Kubernetes Environments
Led ★ 1 round $5.3M committed Latest: 2022-12
Newphotonics
Silicon Photonic Chip Technology for Data Centers
1 round $17.2M committed Latest: 2022-06
Tervizio
3D Imaging Optimization for the Automotive Industry
1 round Latest: 2022-05
CyberRidge
Photonic Layer Security Systems for Quantum-Resilient Data Transmission
Led ★ 1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2022-02
Classiq Technologies
Quantum Computing Software
Led ★ 1 round $48.5M committed Latest: 2022-02
Neural Guard
AI-powered Automated Threat Detection
1 round Latest: 2021-01
DeepCube
Deep Learning Accelerator for Improved Inference Performance
1 round $7.0M committed Latest: 2020-09
Pentera
Automated Security Validation
3 rounds $39.5M committed Latest: 2020-09
Ultra Information Solutions
Digital Identity Solution for Governments and Corporations
1 round Latest: 2020-06
Corsight
Facial Recognition Technology
Led ★ 1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2020-04
viisights
Video Intelligence Platform for Security and Surveillance
Led ★ 1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2019-11
EnsureDR
Disaster Recovery Testing Solution
Led ★ 1 round $2.5M committed Latest: 2019-10
ICS Security
Network Intrusion Detection System for Critical Infrastructure
1 round Latest: 2019-10
Cervello
Railway Cybersecurity Solution
1 round $4.5M committed Latest: 2019-07
VALIRE SOFTWARE
Cognitive Computing for Internal Fraud Detection
1 round Latest: 2019-02
MinerEye
Tracking and Protecting Sensitive Data
1 round $3.6M committed Latest: 2018-03
SIGA
SCADA Cybersecurity and Anomaly Detection
1 round $3.5M committed Latest: 2017-09
Octopus Systems
Fusion Command and Control Platform
1 round $4.5M committed Latest: 2017-06
Assac Networks
Mobile Network Forensics and Security
Led ★ 1 round $2.0M committed

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security15
Industrial Technologies4
Business Software4
Health Tech & Life Sciences3
Aerospace, Defense & HLS3
Automotive & Mobility Technologies2

Funds · 1

  • 4 — $75M Aug 2021

Q&A

What is Awz Ventures' primary investment focus?
Awz Ventures primarily invests in cybersecurity, intelligence, and physical security AI-based technologies from Israel.
How much capital does Awz Ventures manage across its funds?
Awz Ventures manages US $250 million across its four venture capital funds.
What stages of companies does Awz Ventures typically invest in?
Awz Ventures invests in companies from seed through growth-stage, including Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, and E Round.
Can you name some of Awz Ventures' recent portfolio companies?
Awz Ventures' recent portfolio companies include Promise Bio, which raised $9M in Seed funding in 2023, and Stardust, which raised $75M in Series A funding in 2023.
Which sectors does Awz Ventures show a strong concentration in?
Awz Ventures shows a strong concentration in Cyber Security with 15 portfolio companies, and Industrial Technologies with 4 portfolio companies.
Has Awz Ventures had any notable exits?
Yes, Awz Ventures had an exit in April 2021 with the acquisition of DeepCube by Nano Dimension for $70 million.
Who are the founders of Awz Ventures?
The founders of Awz Ventures are Edward Sonshine, who serves as Founder, Partner & Chairman of the Board, and Yaron Ashkenazi, who is a Founder & Managing Partner.
What is the typical check size for Awz Ventures' investments?
Awz Ventures' investment range is between $300K and $74M.
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