What we’re about
Welcome entrepreneurs! This group is for anyone interested in Israeli start-ups, especially early-stage entrepreneurs and founders, who are looking to tap into the US market.
Fusion is Israel's leading pre-seed platform - Backed by top-tier global VC firms and 70+ serial founders. We invest $150,000 in your vision - and work closely with you to hire talent, get customers, and raise your next funding round. We produce twice a year a 10-week intensive bootcamp in Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, New York and Los Angeles. You'll participate in 150+ sessions presented by serial founders, investors, and mentors to set your company on a strong foundation. Apply HERE: https://www.fusion-vc.com/
We hold open events intended for the entire entrepreneurial community. You can track and register to these events in this group, and get an opportunity to network with like minded individuals.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Speeding Up Your Startup Journey: A Live Panel with A+ Stage Foundersפרל כהן צדק לצר ברץ, Tel Aviv-Jaffa
Speed of execution is what separates the best startups from the mediocre ones.
And very few companies actually know how to really move fast when their conditions finally allow them to do so (e.g. have enough funding).
Join us on the 3rd event in our series of events for early stage founders on May 28th at 9am at Pearl Cohen’s offices in Tel Aviv.
Come mingle, eat, drink and listen to seasoned A+ stage founders talk about the challenges, tactics and opportunities of moving FAST with your startup.Hosted by:
- **Guy Katsovich** - Founding Partner at Fusion
- Or Azulay - Founder at Specks of Light
Moderated by:
- **Guy Lachmann - Senior Partner at Pearl Cohen**
Panelists:
- Iris Shoor - Serial Entrepreneur
- Avishay Cohen - Co-Founder & CEO at Anima
- Maayan Cohen - Founder & CEO at Hello Heart
- Or Weis - Founder & CEO at Permit.io
- Eran Friedman - Co-Founder & CTO at Singular
Agenda:
- 09:00-10:00 - Snacks, Drinks & Mingling.
- 10:00-11:00 - Live Panel and Q&A.
Notes:
The panel will be in Hebrew.
Looking forward to seeing you all! - From Deck to Check: How to Raise Money from VCs - by Fusion, Birthright Excel &Google for Startups, Tel-Aviv
Join us for the kickoff event in a new series for early-stage founders, focused on what really matters when raising your first funding round. Whether you’re building your first pitch or preparing for investor meetings, this morning session will give you the insider tools, tips, and tactics to navigate the VC world with confidence.
PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/From-Deck-to-Check-Fusion-Birthright-Google
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🧠 What to Expect:
09:00–10:00 – Networking & Morning Snacks
Fuel up and connect with fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.10:00–10:45 – Navigating VC Markets at the Seed Stage
Tomer Diari, General Partner at Aleph
A strategic overview of today’s seed investment landscape and what founders need to know before hitting “send” on that deck.10:45–11:45 – Panel: What VCs Want
Get inside the minds of top investors and learn what makes a startup stand out.Panelists:
- Ziv Idan, Investor at Citi
- Roni Kahn, Associate at Viola Ventures
- Amit Sechter, Associate at Fusion
PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/From-Deck-to-Check-Fusion-Birthright-Google
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👋 Hosted by:
- Guy Katsovich, Managing Partner, Fusion
- Yuval Passov, Head of Google for Startups EMEA
- Liat Menashe, Head of Product, Aryon Security
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Whether you're fundraising now or planning ahead, this session is your unfair advantage.
🎯 Spots are limited — secure your seat now.
PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/From-Deck-to-Check-Fusion-Birthright-Google
- The Israeli Angels Summit - by Fusion, Wings IL & Google for StartupsGoogle for Startups, Tel-Aviv
**** PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Israeli-Angels-Summit-Fusion-Wings-IL-Google ****
Join us for a rare gathering of Israel’s most active and impactful angel investors.
The Israeli Angels Summit brings together seasoned founders, operators, and early-stage backers to share what they’re really looking for in pre-seed deals – and how to turn your first check into your first big win.
This exclusive morning event will feature back-to-back panels, a candid fireside chat, and open networking time with top angel investors & ecosystem builders in Israel.
**** PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Israeli-Angels-Summit-Fusion-Wings-IL-Google ****
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🎤 Agenda & Speakers
09:00–09:45
☕ Networking & Morning Snacks***
09:45–10:15
🔥 Fireside Chat with Yasmin Lukatz
Founder of ICON & Code for Israel | Investor & Social Entrepreneur
Moderator: Guy Katsovich, Founding Partner, Fusion***
10:15–11:00
💸 Angels Panel: From First Check to First Wins
How do angels evaluate early-stage startups? What drives their conviction?Speakers:
- Julian Gidron, Partner, Precede Technologies
- Amit Gilon, Angel Investor
- Shlomit Harth, Angel Investor & Advisor
- Esther Barak Landes, Chairwoman, Wings IL
Moderator: Tal Giladi, Investment Analyst, Wings IL
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11:00–11:45
⚙️ Angels Panel: The Operator’s Edge in Angel Investing
When founders turn to angel investing – what advantage do they bring?Speakers:
- Inbal Shenfeld, Angel Investor & CEO (Stealth)
- Ahikam Kaufman, Angel Investor | Co-Founder @ Check ($350M Exit)
- Gal Nachum, Tech Entrepreneur (7x Founder / 4 Exits), Angel Investor
- Eliran Azar, CEO, Wings IL
Moderator: Yuval Passov, Head of Google for Startups EMEA
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🎟️ Attendance is subject to approval. Space is limited – apply to join now.
**** PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Israeli-Angels-Summit-Fusion-Wings-IL-Google ****
- The Future of Sales in the age of AIGoogle for Startups, Tel-Aviv
PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
Join top sales leaders, founders, and AI innovators to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we build, scale, and lead revenue teams.
From hyper-personalized outreach to AI-augmented deal execution, this half-day event dives into the biggest shifts in modern sales – with real-world insights from the people driving the change.
PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
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🗓 Agenda
09:00–10:30
☕ Opening & Networking
Kick off the day with coffee, conversations, and connections10:30–10:45
🎙️ Opening Remarks
Dor Vardi, CEO, Samplead
“From knocking on doors to automated personalization – How AI changed the sales landscape”PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
10:45–11:30
💡 Panel: Reimagining Sales: How AI Is Reshaping the GTM Playbook
A tactical discussion on AI’s impact on prospecting, personalization, and outbound efficiencyModerator:
Nir Goldstein, Operating Partner, Greenfield Partners | Former VP Sales, Monday.comPanelists:
- Dor Vardi, CEO, Samplead
- Gal Deitsch, Founder & CPO, Aligned
- Omer Har, Co-Founder & CEO, Explorium
- Noa Zeldin, Co-Founder & Chief Sales Officer, With
- Veronika Bukhman, AVP EMEA Inside Sales, Similarweb
PLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
11:30–12:00
🎤 Keynote: The AI-Augmented Sales Organization
Amit Bendov, CEO, Gong
What sales will look like in 2025 — and what it takes to lead itPLEASE RSVP: https://lu.ma/The-Future-of-Sales-Age-of-AI-Fusion-Samplead-2025
