Ahava Holdings & Ventures

Ahava Holdings & Ventures is a Toronto-based holding company, private equity, and early-stage venture firm founded in 2019 by Dr. Janét Aizenstros, a serial entrepreneur, author, investor, philanthropist, and member of the UN Global Compact. The firm is described as a nine-figure fund and is dedicated to BIPOC women entrepreneurs building technology companies that generate social impact — positioning it as the first impact fund in Canada led by an Afro-Canadian woman. Ahava is part of the broader Ahava Group Global ecosystem, a women-led modern media parent company operating across nine global locations. The firm operates a co-found and co-invest model, partnering at the seed and pre-seed stages with an established investment syndicate and deploying checks of $100,000 to $500,000. Investment focus spans agriculture, energy, fintech, media, real estate, technology, and wellness across Canada, the United States, and Africa. Portfolio companies include Frallain Group (African luxury brands, partnered with Condé Nast and the UN), Fetchir (SaaS dog marketplace), and ICON (on-demand community for Gen Z creators). Ahava formalises the Janét Aizenstros family legacy through a multi-generational commitment to supporting talented women entrepreneurs from marginalised communities. The firm's approach extends beyond capital to include mentorship, access to media networks, and the commercial relationships within the Ahava Group's global footprint, offering portfolio founders a differentiated support system particularly relevant to businesses building at the intersection of technology and culture.