Shuly Galili

Shuly Galili

Founding Partner atUpWestSilicon Valley

Shuly Galili is a Founding Partner at UpWest, based in Silicon Valley. She previously served as Executive Director of the California Israel Chamber of Commerce for over a decade.

What Shuly 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.

Career

  1. California Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC) · Executive Director
  2. UpWest · Founding Partner
    Now
  3. California Israel Chamber of Commerce · Executive Director

Companies founded

California Israel Chamber of Commerce

Focus

technologybusiness collaborationentrepreneurshipdiversity in tech

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Questions

Who is Shuly Galili?

Shuly Galili is a Founding Partner at UpWest, based in Silicon Valley. She previously served as Executive Director of the California Israel Chamber of Commerce for over a decade.

How much does Shuly Galili invest?

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

How do I pitch Shuly Galili?

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

What did Shuly Galili do before UpWest?

Executive Director at California Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC); Executive Director at California Israel Chamber of Commerce.

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