Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at UpWest
4 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Gil Ben-ArtzyFounding PartnerHe previously worked in corporate development and operations management at Yahoo! and as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group.
Shuly GaliliFounding PartnerShe previously served as Executive Director of the California Israel Chamber of Commerce for over a decade.
Lia CromwellPartnerShe previously worked in US politics, regulatory tech, and finance, and holds a BA from Duke University.
Aya NeemanPrincipalShe has experience in tech, politics, and law, and holds degrees from Tel Aviv University.
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Check size not reported yet.
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Ownership target7-10%
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In their words
UpWest - We fund, fast-track, and frontline Israeli founders into the US market.UpWestupwest.vc
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What stage does UpWest invest in?
UpWest reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does UpWest invest?
UpWest has not reported a check size.
Does UpWest lead rounds?
Yes. UpWest says it can lead.
Who are the partners at UpWest?
Gil Ben-Artzy (Founding Partner), Shuly Galili (Founding Partner), Lia Cromwell (Partner).
Is UpWest active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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