Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
- Israel
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Fintech
- Security
- Insurance
- Enterprise
- GovTech
- Human Capital
- HR Tech
- Health Tech
- PropTech
About
UpWest Labs is a prominent Silicon Valley Seed Fund dedicated to empowering Israel's most innovative entrepreneurs. By offering seed funding and strategic access to essential markets, UpWest Labs fosters an environment conducive to rapid growth and development. The organization also curates a vibrant community of like-minded peers and experienced mentors, providing invaluable support and guidance. Additionally, UpWest Labs offers a collaborative workspace designed to accelerate the journey from concept to execution, ensuring that entrepreneurs can effectively deploy their groundbreaking ideas.
UpWest Labs is a prominent Silicon Valley Seed Fund dedicated to empowering Israel's most innovative entrepreneurs. By offering seed funding and strategic access to essential markets, UpWest Labs fosters an environment conducive to rapid growth and development. The organization also curates a vibrant community of like-minded peers and experienced mentors, providing invaluable support and guidance. Additionally, UpWest Labs offers a collaborative workspace designed to accelerate the journey from concept to execution, ensuring that entrepreneurs can effectively deploy their groundbreaking ideas.
Investment Thesis
They fund and fasttrack Israeli founders breaking into the US market. Leading Seed rounds. Investing early. Really early.
Manager's Experience
Backed by a wealth of experience in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully navigated over 50 deals, predominantly in the technology and consumer sectors. With a strong focus on early-stage investments, they have cultivated a strategic, operator-first approach that emphasizes collaborating closely with founders. Notable exits include several high-profile companies in North America and Europe, showcasing their adeptness in identifying and nurturing innovative startups. Their data-driven methodologies further enhance their ability to make informed investment decisions, ensuring a robust portfolio.
Team
Shuly Galili
Michelle Serpa
Michal Azra
Lia Cromwell
Jared Fleitman
Gil Be
Tomer Kagan