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Founded in 2016 by Yaron Ashkenazi, Awz Ventures is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with offices in Israel and the United States. The firm manages over $500 million across multiple funds and has a portfolio of 10 companies. Ashkenazi brings over 30 years of experience in security, intelligence, technology, and business to the organization.
Awz Ventures invests in commercial and defensive applications of security and intelligence technologies, targeting pre-seed, seed, Series A, and Series B stages. Their investment strategy emphasizes deep-technology solutions that tackle significant global challenges, with a focus on AI and cybersecurity.
Notable companies in Awz Ventures' portfolio include: Pentera, an automated penetration testing solution; Ultra, which provides AI-powered digital identity reports; Cervello, offering cybersecurity solutions for railways; Classiq, innovating in quantum computing software; DeepCube, enhancing deep learning model deployment; Nanolock, a zero-trust solution for industrial machines; Promise Bio, using AI for personalized healthcare treatment plans; Elsight, developing secure real-time communication technologies; Corsight, providing advanced facial recognition technology; and Neural Guard, which develops AI-based detection systems for security applications.
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Yes, Awz Ventures often leads investment rounds, particularly in their focus areas of security and intelligence technologies.
Awz Ventures is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth and alignment with their investment thesis.
Awz Ventures manages over $500 million across multiple funds, allowing for a diverse range of investments.
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