The Group Ventures

Venture Capital Active Toronto, Canada Est. 2018
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
6
in our dataset
Rounds participated
8
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$75.9M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, SAFE, A Round

About

​The Group Ventures is a Canadian venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, software companies with B2B and double-sided network effect business models poised for global impact. Established in 2018 and based in Toronto, the firm focuses on ventures in Canada and Israel, particularly those with strong differentiating technology and potential for industry transformation. The Group Ventures typically invests at the post-seed stage, supporting companies transitioning from R&D to commercialization, and offers expertise in commercialization, strategic marketing, people and culture, and finance to accelerate growth and value creation. ​

Portfolio · 6

Malanta.ai
Redefining Cybersecurity with Advanced Asset Protection
1 round $7.0M committed Latest: 2025-11
brain.space
Non-Invasive Brain Activity Mapping and Monitoring Platform
1 round $11.0M committed Latest: 2025-03
Substrata
Realtime Intelligence for Dealmakers
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2024-01
FeelBetter
Polypharmacy Patient Management
1 round $5.9M committed Latest: 2023-07
Tactile Mobility
Tactile Sensing and Data Solutions for Autonomous Vehicles
2 rounds $27.0M committed Latest: 2021-10
Belong
Social and Professional Network for Patients
2 rounds $20.0M committed Latest: 2019-07

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences4
Business Software2
Cyber Security1
Fintech & Insurtech1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1

Q&A

What is The Group Ventures' primary investment focus?
The Group Ventures is a Canadian venture capital firm that invests in early-stage software companies with B2B and double-sided network effect business models, focusing on ventures in Canada and Israel.
Which investment stages does The Group Ventures typically target?
The Group Ventures typically invests at the Seed, SAFE, and A Round stages, supporting companies transitioning from R&D to commercialization.
Can you name some of The Group Ventures' notable portfolio companies?
Notable portfolio companies include Belong, a social and professional network for patients, and FeelBetter, which focuses on polypharmacy patient management.
What are the key sectors The Group Ventures invests in?
The Group Ventures shows a concentration in Health Tech & Life Sciences, Business Software, and Cyber Security.
Has The Group Ventures had any recent exits?
Yes, The Group Ventures had an exit in May 2025 with the acquisition of Genoox by Qiagen for $80M. Another exit was Mirato, acquired by Sayari in August 2025.
Who is a key member of The Group Ventures' leadership team?
Sion Balass is a Managing Partner and a founder of The Group Ventures.
What kind of support does The Group Ventures offer to its portfolio companies?
The Group Ventures offers expertise in commercialization, strategic marketing, people and culture, and finance to accelerate growth and value creation for its portfolio companies.
What is the geographic focus of The Group Ventures' investments?
The Group Ventures focuses its investments on companies located in Canada and Israel.
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