Upwest Labs is a US-based accelerator supporting the Israel’s best tech entrepreneurs. It is an early stage fund and is the only accelerator in the US specifically focusing specifically on Israeli startups.
Upwest Labs |
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Persons-in-charge Liron Petruksha Shuly Galili Gil-Ben Artzy |
About the ProgramThey give their portfolio companies more than just capital support. Upwest Labs provide ongoing mentorship to tackle market penetration, follow-on funding, and scaling support. They support the startup both in short and long-term investing over $1M per startup. |
EligibilityThey actively invest in Israeli companies of various stages and domains who want to start their operations in the US. |
Services and ConditionUpon investment, founders spend a few months in Silicon Valley to gain valuable insights into the ongoing market strategy, find the product-market fit and connect with potential partners and customers. Apart from initial investment, they provide founders with office space, prepare them for fundraising, and help them scale the operations. |
Themes and Target GroupsThey target in Israeli startups who are willing to venture into the US market. |
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