About us
Fusion is Israel’s leading pre-seed platform and startup accelerator.
Since 2017, Fusion has backed over 130 startups with a combined valuation of over $1.8B and raised over $500 million from top investors.
Each year, Fusion writes dozens of $150,000 checks to help entrepreneurs bring their vision to life - often first-time founders from industries or sectors underrepresented in VC-backed Israeli tech.
In addition to pre-seed funding, Fusions runs an intensive bootcamp in Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, New York and Los Angeles where portfolio companies learn from 150+ sessions from seasoned founders, investors and mentors.
Fusion has been recognized as Israel’s most active pre-seed fund for three consecutive years, according to the IVC-GNY-KPMG Investors Report for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Upcoming events
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From Tel Aviv to Silicon Valley: How to Raise from US Investors
Google for Startups, 12 HaOmanim st., Tel-Aviv, al, ILAn exclusive morning session for Israeli founders looking to raise their first US round.
Raising capital from US investors is a different game - from expectations and storytelling to traction metrics and go-to-market strategy.Join Fusion VC and Google for Startups for a practical, founder-focused session on how to successfully approach, pitch, and close US investors.
*** RSVP HERE ***
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## What You Will Learn:
- What US investors really look for in Israeli startups
- How to position your company for a US-led seed or Series A
- Differences between Israeli and US fundraising dynamics
- Storytelling, metrics, and traction that matter most
- Common pitfalls - and how to avoid them
- How to build long-term investor relationships in the US
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## Hosts
**Amit Shechter**
Principal, Fusion VC
**Dikla Matias**
Community Manager, Google for Startups Israel***
## Speakers
**Daniel Aronovitz**
Managing Director, Insight Partners
**Lia Cromwell**
Partner, UpWest
**Yonatan Mandelbaum**
Partner, TLV Partners## Moderator:
**Nina Raab**
Founder & CEO, LionRun Consulting***
*** RSVP HERE ***
Seats are limited.
Register now to secure your spot.83 attendees
Getting Traction from the Early Start - by AWS x Fusion x Pearl Cohen
פרל כהן צדק לצר ברץ, Derech Menachem Begin 121, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, ILAn exclusive morning session for early-stage founders on how to secure design partners, validate demand, and build real traction from day one.
Hosted by Fusion VC in collaboration with AWS & Pearl Cohen.***
Why Attend?
Design partners are often the difference between a promising idea and a fundable company.
In this session, experienced founders & leading VCs will share:- How to approach and secure your first design partners
- What investors actually look for as "early traction"
- How to turn pilots into long-term customers
- Common mistakes founders make at the pre-seed and seed stages
Practical, honest, and grounded in real startup experience.
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09:00 – 10:00 | Arrival, Morning Snacks & Networking
10:00 – 11:00 | Founders Panel
Real stories from founders who turned early conversations into real traction.- Adi Elimelech – CTO & Co-Founder, Jedify
- Dor Vardi – CEO & Co-Founder, Samplead
- Jonathan Attias – CEO & Co-Founder, GYRO
- Ravit Netzer, PhD – CEO & Co-Founder, Scala Biodesign
11:00 – 12:00 | VC Panel
What design partners signal to investors and how early traction impacts fundraising.- Aaron Rinberg – Partner, Ibex Investors
- Ayal Itzkovitz – Managing Partner, Pitango First
- Aya Peterburg – Founder & Managing Partner, S Capital VC
- Hagi Schwartz – Managing Partner, Insight Partners
12:00 – 13:00 | Open Networking
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Hosts:
- Amit Shechter – Principal, Fusion VC
- Guy Lachmann - Senior Partner, Pearl Cohen
- Monika Rozalski Lilo – Senior Startup & VC Business Development Manager (EMEA), AWS
54 attendees
Past events
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