Lia Cromwell joined UpWest in 2017 as its first permanent team member in Israel. She previously worked in US politics, regulatory tech, and finance, and holds a BA from Duke University.

What Lia can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Investments named in public bios

CyCognitoBalanceCanopy

Focus

israeli startupsus market expansionregulatory techfinancepolitics

Education

Duke University, BA in Public Policy

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Who is Lia Cromwell?

Lia Cromwell joined UpWest in 2017 as its first permanent team member in Israel. She previously worked in US politics, regulatory tech, and finance, and holds a BA from Duke University.

How much does Lia Cromwell invest?

UpWest has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Lia Cromwell?

A warm intro from a founder UpWest backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

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