The Group Ventures

The Group Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm established in 2018. It specializes in early-stage investments in data-driven platform technology companies, with a focus on B2B and double-sided network models. Founded by Kevin O'Brien and Michael O'Sullivan, the firm aims to support deep and differentiated technology ventures, leveraging its expertise to foster innovation and growth in the tech sector.

Sion Balass

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

13 past transactions

Brain.space

Series A in 2025
Brain.space is a data company focused on brain mapping, aiming to support researchers, medical professionals, and software developers in interpreting and analyzing brain activity. The company offers a comprehensive and affordable technology stack that includes noninvasive brain activity mapping and monitoring, along with validated big data interpretation and insights. This platform enables users to develop innovative products and services that leverage brain activity data, facilitating advancements in various fields related to neuroscience and mental health.

Sibli

Seed Round in 2024
Sibli is a technology company that leverages advancements in natural language processing and generative AI to process large volumes of unstructured and semi-structured data. By extracting meaningful insights from these data sources, Sibli empowers fundamental and quantitative asset managers to enhance their investment research capabilities. The company's tools enable investors to automate aspects of their research processes, saving time and expanding coverage while facilitating more informed decision-making. Through its innovative solutions, Sibli aims to provide an information advantage to its users in the competitive landscape of investment management.

Substrata

Venture Round in 2024
Substrata is a developer of advanced social signal intelligence software that enhances B2B sales and high-ticket dealmaking by analyzing the complex layers of communication involved in sales interactions. The platform leverages deep-learning technology to assess verbal, nonverbal, and contextual signals, providing dealmakers with actionable insights into the dynamics of buyer-seller relationships. This includes understanding hidden intentions, emotions, and power dynamics that influence deal outcomes. By continuously evaluating the dealmaker's position and recommending tailored closing tactics based on market conditions and relationship history, Substrata aims to improve win rates, shorten sales cycles, and optimize goal attainment. Through its innovative approach, Substrata transforms the way dealmakers navigate complex sales processes, unlocking critical insights into human interactions that drive successful outcomes.

FeelBetter

Venture Round in 2023
FeelBetter is a healthcare optimization platform founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company focuses on value-based models to identify at-risk patients and appropriate interventions. Its platform enhances financial and clinical outcomes by analyzing individual patients' health journeys and diagnosing necessary interventions before deterioration occurs. By delivering personalized data and actionable insights, FeelBetter enables healthcare organizations to improve patient outcomes and overall business results.

evolutionQ

Series A in 2022
EvolutionQ specializes in developing quantum-safe cybersecurity products aimed at helping clients securely implement and manage quantum technologies within their networks. The company provides risk-management strategies and advisory services tailored for organizations seeking to safeguard their digital infrastructures against the potential threats posed by quantum computing. Additionally, EvolutionQ offers an educational program that leverages advanced knowledge and research in quantum-safe cybersecurity, equipping industries with insights ranging from executive-level overviews to detailed guidance on identifying and mitigating risks associated with emerging quantum technologies. Through its initiatives, EvolutionQ supports clients in navigating the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the context of quantum advancements.

Tactile Mobility

Series C in 2021
Tactile Mobility LTD is a technology company that specializes in enhancing autonomous vehicles (AVs) by providing essential tactile sensing and dynamics data. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with additional offices in Germany and the United States, Tactile Mobility offers a platform that includes two advanced software modules, SurfaceDNA and VehicleDNA. These modules can operate independently or in combination to optimize vehicle performance by analyzing data from car sensors and employing artificial intelligence for signal processing. The company focuses on maximizing safety, user experience, and driving efficiency within the mobility ecosystem. Tactile Mobility's solutions also provide insights for optimizing fuel consumption, detecting fuel theft, and enabling preventive maintenance, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient driving experiences.

Tactile Mobility

Series B in 2021
Tactile Mobility LTD is a technology company that specializes in enhancing autonomous vehicles (AVs) by providing essential tactile sensing and dynamics data. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with additional offices in Germany and the United States, Tactile Mobility offers a platform that includes two advanced software modules, SurfaceDNA and VehicleDNA. These modules can operate independently or in combination to optimize vehicle performance by analyzing data from car sensors and employing artificial intelligence for signal processing. The company focuses on maximizing safety, user experience, and driving efficiency within the mobility ecosystem. Tactile Mobility's solutions also provide insights for optimizing fuel consumption, detecting fuel theft, and enabling preventive maintenance, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient driving experiences.

Belong.Life

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2015 by Eliran Malki, Irad Deutsch, and Ohad Rubin, Belong.Life is a leader in healthcare technology, focusing on patient engagement and navigation. The company developed a free app called Belong, designed to assist cancer patients and their support networks in managing their treatment journeys and enhancing their quality of life. Belong.Life also offers a comprehensive solution for healthcare organizations through its PEP platform, which includes personalized patient engagement tools and navigation services. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, the platform streamlines patient navigation, provides treatment templates and reminders, and maps patient journeys to share valuable insights, ultimately aiming to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

MindBridge

Series B in 2019
MindBridge Analytics Inc. is a Canadian FinTech company specializing in financial analytics software. The company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify anomalous patterns in financial activities, uncovering both unintentional errors and intentional misstatements. Its flagship product, the MindBridge AI Auditor, is designed for audit, assurance, and commercial enterprises, enabling organizations to analyze financial datasets effectively. By providing risk-weighted analysis and deep insights into monetary flows, MindBridge helps companies enhance their controls and improve decision-making processes, ultimately minimizing financial loss across various industries.

Belong.Life

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015 by Eliran Malki, Irad Deutsch, and Ohad Rubin, Belong.Life is a leader in healthcare technology, focusing on patient engagement and navigation. The company developed a free app called Belong, designed to assist cancer patients and their support networks in managing their treatment journeys and enhancing their quality of life. Belong.Life also offers a comprehensive solution for healthcare organizations through its PEP platform, which includes personalized patient engagement tools and navigation services. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, the platform streamlines patient navigation, provides treatment templates and reminders, and maps patient journeys to share valuable insights, ultimately aiming to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Flybits

Series B in 2017
Flybits Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a context-aware experience development platform tailored for the financial services sector. The platform enables banks to create personalized digital interactions by delivering relevant content, products, and offers to customers based on their specific needs during critical moments. By leveraging the vast amounts of available data and incorporating advanced sensing capabilities, Flybits allows financial institutions to enhance customer engagement while maintaining privacy. It empowers these institutions to design, launch, and evaluate data-driven consumer experiences, thereby fostering stronger relationships between individuals and their banks. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to contextual experiences, making it a leader in customer experience solutions for financial services.

iAngels

Venture Round in 2016
iAngels, established in 2014, is a women-led venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It operates a global crowdfunding platform connecting investors worldwide with early-stage technology startups in Israel and other regions. iAngels facilitates investments alongside recognized insiders, providing a window into Israel's vibrant startup ecosystem. The firm is known for its rigorous due diligence process and commitment to delivering superior returns.
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