UpWest
Overview
UpWest is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage Israeli entrepreneurs targeting the U.S. market, providing seed funding and hands-on support to help startups grow.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elio | Jul 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Paper | Jul 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| RAVEN.IO | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Darwin AI | Oct 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Deeto | Jul 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Gil Ben-Artzy
Founding Partner
Shuly Galili
Founding Partner
Lia Cromwell
Partner
Aya Neeman
Principal
Ofir Azury
Investor
Elishai Zeharya
Content Strategy Brand Messaging Venture Capital
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is UpWest based?
UpWest is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was UpWest founded?
UpWest was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does UpWest have?
UpWest has 31 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UpWest's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Elio, Paper, RAVEN.IO, Darwin AI, Deeto.
What was UpWest's most recent investment?
UpWest's most recent investment on Caplight was in Elio in 2026.
What sectors does UpWest focus on?
UpWest focuses on Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does UpWest focus on?
UpWest typically invests at the Early stage.
What is UpWest's AUM?
UpWest's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.