The Group Ventures

We are an operator driven venture capital firm working with the most exciting startups and entrepreneurs to produce Canada’s next big thing

The Group Ventures is exactly what the name suggests. We are a Group of experienced operators with a track record of building value that have come together to Invest and work together with exceptional entrepreneurs. We believe in the Canadian tech ecosystem, its growth potential and the global impact it can have. Our job is to make sure that happens and help accelerate our portfolio companies’ growth.

Our Team

Who We Invest In

Our Thesis

We are operationally and strategically involved providing our portfolio companies with resources accross four key operational areas

COMMERCIALIZATION, SALES & GROWTH

STRATEGIC MARKETING

PEOPLE & CULTURE

FINANCE

Longitudinal Due-Diligence

Rigorous and disciplined DD built on years of operational, consulting and investing experience with a relentless focus on what matters.

Investment Focus

Data driven platform tech companies with B2B and double-sided network effect business models poised to have global impact.

The Team

We have a team of hands-on operators, builders and value creators

SION

BALASS

ANATOL
VON HAHN

We have vast industry experience in Data/Analytics/AI, Financial Services, Retail, Loyalty, Healthcare and Manufacturing

MICHAEL O'SULLIVAN

KEVIN O'BRIEN

ANTHONY TOLDO

MOHIT KIRPALANI

We have global working experience in 14 countries across all continents and now, we are coming together to focus on Canada’s next big thing.

IAN MCINTOSH

MARLA

SCHWARTZ

CHARAKA KITHULEGODA

CHIKO NANJI

RON

DEMBO

DAVID

SAFFER

DOUG

FINLEY

TROY WRIGHT

We have collectively founded 14 companies, made over 25 investments and hold board and advisory positions with 22 start ups and leading Canadian incubators/accelerators.

Our Portfolio

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