Updated: June 13, 2026

Venture Capital Firm
Investment Fund
Software
Internet
UpWest
Founded 2012 · San Francisco, Israel
We fund and fast-track Israeli founders breaking into the US market. Leading pre-seed & seed rounds. Investing early. Really early.
Total investments
111
Successful exits
21
Funding raised
$70M
About the program
Program type
Investment stage
Investment focus areas
Description
UpWest is a Silicon Valley-based seed fund investing in Israel’s most promising entrepreneurs targeting the US market.
Founded2012