UpWest
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Harley Finkelsteinunlockedknows Shuly Galili · together at The C100 (overlapped)
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UpWest is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads pre-seed and seed rounds, focusing on Israeli founders entering the US market. This is a VC firm rather than an operating company.
Founders & leadership
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Shuly Galiliin𝕏FounderShuly Galili is a founding partner at UpWest, an early-stage venture firm that invests in Israeli founders across areas such as Vertical AI, cybersecurity, deep tech, and fintech. Before UpWest, she spent over a decade as Executive Director of the California Israel Chamber of Commerce, connecting Israeli entrepreneurs with California industries, and she advises organizations on entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems.
Investors · 4
Alpha Wave GlobalMiami
Gandyr InvestmentsHerzliya
Norwest Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $10M – $30M
Also in the syndicate · 1
Norwest Venturelead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries CAug 2026
Norwest Venture (lead), Norwest Venture Partners (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does UpWest do?
- UpWest is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads pre-seed and seed rounds, focusing on Israeli founders entering the US market. This is a VC firm rather than an operating company.
- Who founded UpWest?
- UpWest was founded by Shuly Galili.
- Who are UpWest's investors?
- UpWest's investors include Alpha Wave Global, Gandyr Investments, Norwest Venture Partners.