We fund and fast-track Israeli founders breaking into the US market. Leading seed rounds. Investing early. Really early.
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Shared Journeys, Amplified Growth: The UpWest Founders Community
Building a founder community is much like finding product-market fit — it requires real immersion, deep listening, and constant adjustment. Over the years, we’ve built the largest portfolio of Israeli startups in the US, and our approach to supporting founders reflects that experience. For us, building a strong community means staying in touch with our founders and responding to their evolving needs. Our annual retreat is one of those moments where we pause, listen, and fine-tune the “fit” of our community.
Congratulations, Lia! Welcoming Our New Partner at UpWest
Today we announce the promotion of Lia Cromwell to Partner at our fund!
Since joining us in 2017, it has been incredible to witness Lia’s growth and her impact on the local tech ecosystem. Over the years, she has engaged with hundreds of startups, initiated some of our most successful investments, and become a trusted partner to many in the Israeli startup community. Her dedication, hard work, and passion have truly entrenched her in the ecosystem, and we’re proud to elevate her to this next step in her career.
Communicating with Your Existing & Potential Investors
Recently, we teamed up with the Startup for Startup community, along with our Founding Partner Shuly Galili and fellow investors Jacques Benkoski of USVP and Aaron Jacobson of NEA, to address key questions related to planning and managing fundraising amid the situation in Israel, especially when dealing with US-based or other foreign investors.