We fund and fast-track Israeli founders breaking into the US market. Leading seed rounds. Investing early. Really early.

Tomer Weingarten


We seed superpowers

Just like we did for SentinelOne, which delivers endpoint security software that defends against every type of attack, at every stage in the threat lifecycle.

Tomer Weingarten


CEO & Co-Founder

Dror Shimoni, Naama Alon, and Oz Alon

We’ll find your first customers

Just like we did for HoneyBook, the all-in-one project, invoicing and payments management tool.

Dror Shimoni, Naama Alon, and Oz Alon

Founders

Gil Cohen and Prof. Nadav Cohen

We back the next big thing

Just like we did with Imubit, which is unlocking new profits at hydrocarbon processing plants with new deep learning process control technology.

Gil Cohen and Prof. Nadav Cohen

Founders

Eyal Feldman and Ofer Feldman


We bring you to market

Just like we did with Stampli, which automates and streamlines the account payable process through its cloud-based invoice management software.

Eyal Feldman and Ofer Feldman


Founders

Rob Gurzeev and Dima Potekhin

We'd love to be your first check

Just like we were for CyCognito, which uncovers and eliminates hidden risks across organizations’ IT ecosystems.

Rob Gurzeev and Dima Potekhin

Founders

Omer Davidi, Itai Kanot, Yuval Regev

We help you drive impact

Just like we do with BeeHero, which delivers Precision-Pollination-as-a-Service to maximize crop yields and increase profitability for commercial growers and agribusiness stakeholders.

Omer Davidi, Itai Kanot, Yuval Regev

Founders

We support you from Day One

And every day that follows.

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Shely Aronov

Shely Aronov

CEO

Shely Aronov

Being in Silicon Valley makes a huge difference — of course, being closer to the market is key. But beyond that, this is a place where people don't judge you for having massive dreams of changing industries and creating global impact. They convince you to dream bigger and support you on your journey.”

Oz Alon

Oz Alon

CEO & Co-founder

Oz Alon

The UpWest team is exceptional at helping you immerse yourself in the US market so you can meet your real customers and ultimately get a foothold where it matters the most. Our network has only grown exponentially over time.”

Eyal Feldman

Eyal Feldman

CEO & Co-Founder, Stampli

Eyal Feldman

Operating early in Silicon Valley alongside the UpWest team opened a whole new world of possibilities for Stampli. We successfully onboarded new customers that supercharged our entire business.”

Tomer Weingarten

Tomer Weingarten

CEO & Co-Founder, SentinelOne

Tomer Weingarten

UpWest helped us create momentum — the entrepreneur’s ultimate weapon. Learning to create and leverage it is one of the first steps in our long and exciting journey to achieve success. The UpWest community is still a part of our company culture, it is like a family. It becomes part of your life.”

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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.

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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.

Blog

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.
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