Awz Ventures

Awz Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm established in 2016, specializing in investments in early-stage Israeli companies. The firm focuses on sectors such as cybersecurity, intelligence, deep technology, physical security, and artificial intelligence. With a team composed of former senior executives from Israeli and Canadian intelligence and security agencies, as well as global business experts, Awz Ventures leverages its extensive networks and expertise to identify promising investment opportunities. In addition to financial backing, the firm is committed to providing mentorship and support services to help these emerging companies grow and succeed in their respective fields.

Yaron Ashkenazi

Founder and Managing Partner

6 past transactions

conbo.ai

Seed Round in 2023
Conbo.ai specializes in real-time asset tracking solutions that leverage existing camera infrastructure to monitor and analyze all moving objects within a facility. By utilizing advanced control technology and artificial intuition, the company offers a software-based alternative to traditional tracking methods such as RF-ID and GPS, eliminating the need for capital expenditure. Conbo.ai's innovative approach enhances visibility and operational efficiency, allowing for improved supply chain safety and transparency. Additionally, their technology addresses real-world challenges, including carbon emission reduction, equipment load balancing, risk management, and workforce communication, enabling logistics hubs to transform into smart facilities swiftly.

Newphotonics

Seed Round in 2021
NewPhotonics is a developer of advanced photonic technologies, focusing on the design of Photonics Engines and silicon photonics integrated circuits (PICs) to enhance optical communications in data centers. The company's innovative solutions aim to replace traditional complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technologies with cost-effective and efficient silicon photonics chipsets. This transformation significantly reduces power consumption, improves reliability, and alleviates data rate bottlenecks, particularly for compute and artificial intelligence workloads. By offering all-optics optical communication chips that eliminate the need for digital signal processing and traditional optical front ends, NewPhotonics supports manufacturers in achieving energy savings and reducing material costs. Through its commitment to innovation in the photonics sector, NewPhotonics seeks to advance the capabilities of data transmission within hyper-scale data centers.

Cervello | Rail Cybersecurity

Venture Round in 2021
Cervello Ltd is a cybersecurity solutions provider focused on the railway sector, aiming to protect operational networks and safety systems from cyber threats. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Cervello offers a range of services, including risk assessments, security architecture analysis, implementation reviews, and penetration testing. The company's platform provides railway operators with real-time intelligence, forensics, and visibility into the overall condition of their fleets. By combining expertise in cybersecurity with knowledge of railway operations and critical infrastructure, Cervello delivers innovative solutions that enhance the security of rail systems, helping operators, manufacturers, and suppliers mitigate risks and prevent incidents.

Nanolock Security

Venture Round in 2017
Nanolock Security Inc. specializes in developing and marketing a comprehensive cloud-to-flash security and management solution tailored for Internet of Things (IoT) and connected edge devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on sectors such as smart cities, infrastructure, automotive, and telecommunications. Nanolock offers zero-trust, device-level protection that secures devices against various cyber threats, including ransomware, fraud, and supply chain attacks. Its solutions include secured firmware updates, reliable status alerts, and forensic data, making them essential for critical infrastructures like industrial companies and utilities. The company collaborates with major partners globally and has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity, which emphasizes operational integrity and business continuity for its clients. Nanolock's team comprises cybersecurity veterans who blend strategic business insights with technical expertise to address the evolving challenges of device security.

MinerEye

Seed Round in 2017
MinerEye is a pioneer in interpretive data classification and has reimagined a completely new way to identify data by its essence. Employing advanced computer vision and machine learning technologies, MinerEye offers the most comprehensive vehicle for tracking organizations’ sensitive data, anywhere across the globe and throughout the unstructured scales of “dark data.” With MinerEye’s automated tool called the DataTracker, enterprises can efficiently identify, classify and track unstructured data that would otherwise remain dark and invisible.

Octopus software

Venture Round in 2017
Octopus Software, founded in 2013 and based in Bnei Brak, Israel, specializes in cloud-enabled Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) systems and mobile applications. The company's solutions are designed to help organizations across various sectors, including critical infrastructure, emergency response, municipalities, and healthcare, to manage their security, safety, and logistical needs effectively. Octopus Software integrates a comprehensive security management system with a mobile application, allowing users to streamline operations and utilize mobile devices as sensors for enhanced security management. The company's aim is to provide a holistic approach to physical security, enabling organizations to safeguard people, information, and assets efficiently.
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