UpWest

A Silicon Valley-based seed fund investing in Israeli founders innovating in the US/Israel tech junction and helping them scale in the US market.

Venture Capital Active Palo Alto, United States Est. 2012
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
12
in our dataset
Rounds participated
13
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$11.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed

About

UpWest is a pre-seed and seed-stage Silicon Valley fund that invests in Israeli entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on a hands-on approach to accelerate the growth of its startups, providing seed funding, market access, capital, and a supportive community. UpWest is dedicated entirely to Israeli founders relocating to America, aiming to help them successfully navigate their expansion to the U.S. market. The firm was founded in 2012 and has invested in over 100 Israeli startups.

Portfolio · 12

Unity SCM
SaaS-based Supply Chain Operation Platform
2 rounds $10.0M committed Latest: 2023-05
Hippodom Software
Full-service Solution for Business Freight Shipping
1 round Latest: 2016-01
ARCadia Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality for Construction Sites
1 round Latest: 2016-01
Back&
Fully Loaded Backend for Angular Apps
1 round Latest: 2015-01
Marquee
Solutions for Independent Marketing Pros
1 round $700K committed Latest: 2014-09
Xyrosoft
Big Data Management Infrastructure
1 round Latest: 2014-08
Immersia
Immersive Games for Learning Languages
1 round Latest: 2014-08
Mamaya
Data-driven Creative Marketing Platform for eCommerce
1 round $20K committed Latest: 2014-04
ModusP
Research Platform for Lawyers
1 round Latest: 2014-02
Dscovered
Graphic Designer Marketplace
1 round $20K committed Latest: 2013-07
Preen.Me
User-generated Content Marketing Platform
1 round $800K committed Latest: 2012-10
Groovideo
Custom-Made Group Videos App
1 round Latest: 2012-06

Investment activity

26 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software29
Cyber Security9
Health Tech & Life Sciences5
Media & Entertainment Technologies4
Fintech & Insurtech4
Undisclosed3
Automotive & Mobility Technologies3
Industrial Technologies3

Funds · 2

  • 4 — $70M Nov 2021
  • 3 — $18M Feb 2018

Q&A

What is UpWest's primary investment focus?
UpWest is a pre-seed & seed-stage Silicon Valley fund that invests in Israeli entrepreneurs, focusing on companies looking to enter or already established in the US market. They support companies across all product lifecycle stages and actively invest in domains such as Enterprise Software, IoT, Infrastructure Technologies, AI, Consumer Applications, Drones, Cyber Security, AR/VR, and Marketplaces.
What was UpWest's most recent fundraise?
UpWest raised Fund 4, a $70 million fund, in November 2021.
What are some of UpWest's recent exits?
UpWest has seen several exits recently, including Rotate, which was acquired by Check Point Software Technologies in February 2026, and Genoox, acquired by Qiagen for $80 million in May 2025.
Which portfolio companies has UpWest exited in the last two years?
In the last two years, UpWest has exited several companies, including Rotate (acquired by Check Point Software Technologies in February 2026), Genoox (acquired by Qiagen for $80 million in May 2025), and PerfectScale (acquired by DoIt in February 2025).
What is the typical investment stage for UpWest?
UpWest primarily invests at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages.
Can you name a notable public exit from UpWest's portfolio?
A notable public exit from UpWest's portfolio is SentinelOne, which went public on the NYSE in June 2021 with a valuation of $8.9 billion.
What is the sector focus of UpWest's portfolio companies?
UpWest's portfolio shows a strong concentration in Business Software with 29 companies, followed by Cyber Security with 9 companies, and Health Tech & Life Sciences with 5 companies.
Who are the founding partners of UpWest?
The founding partners of UpWest are Shuly Galili and Gil Ben-Artzy.
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