What we’re about
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 (4)
See all- Pre-Seed Funding in 2025: What Founders Need to KnowGoogle for Startups, Tel-Aviv
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Join Google Campus, Taglit Excel, and Fusion for an exclusive event tailored for early-stage startup founders preparing to raise their first funding round.
This interactive session will provide you with:
✅ Clear benchmarks for raising pre-seed capital in 2025.
✅ Practical strategies directly from seasoned investors.
✅ Real-world tips to maximize your chance of successfully securing funding.***
Event Agenda:
- 09:00 - 10:00 | Networking & Morning Snacks
- 10:00 - 10:30 | How to Raise Pre-Seed in 2025: Benchmarks & Best Practices
Speaker: Amit Shechter, Associate, Fusion - 10:30 - 11:30 | Panel: Raising Your First Round - What Actually Works
Moderator: Guy Lachmann, Partner, Co-Chair IL Hi-Tech Group, Pearl Cohen
Panelists:
- David Feldman, Principal, Flint Capital
- Noga Yaari, VP Business Development, Earth & Beyond Ventures
- Noa Shamay, Principal, Cardumen Capital
- Amit Shechter, Associate, Fusion
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Spots are limited, secure your place now!
- Beyond the Pitch 2#: Fundraising 101 for Startups - by Fusion, 8200EISP & GoogleGoogle for Startups, Tel-Aviv
**** PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Beyond-the-Pitch-2-Fusion-8200 ****
Join us for the second event in the Beyond the Pitch series - a practical morning for early-stage founders looking to master the fundraising game. Hear from top-tier founders, VCs, and a special guest-founders who built and exited a $450M startup.**** PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Beyond-the-Pitch-2-Fusion-8200 ****
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🗓 Agenda
10:00–10:45 | Founders Panel
How we raised our first round - what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d do differently.- Ittay Hayut, CEO & Co-Founder, Hoopo
- Dor Vardi, CEO & Co-Founder, Samplead
- Gal Deitsch, Founder & CPO, Aligned
- Orit Balicer Tsur, CPO & Angel Investor, Factify
Moderator: Batsheva Moshe, GM ME/Eastern Europe/Nordics, Wix
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10:45–11:30 | Investors Panel
What do top VCs look for before writing the first check?- Yanai Oron, General Partner, Vertex Ventures
- Omry Ben David, General Partner, Viola Ventures
- Maya Pizov, General Partner
Moderator: Amit Shechter, Associate, Fusion VC
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11:30–12:15 | Special Fireside Chat
From $0 to $450M: Building and Selling Epsagon
Ran Ribenzaft, Co-Founder @ Harmony, Former Co-Founder @ Epsagon (acquired by Cisco)Moderator: Tal Ben-Nissan Ziv, Managing Director, 8200EISP
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**** PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Beyond-the-Pitch-2-Fusion-8200 ****
Event Host:
Guy Katsovich, Founding Partner, Fusion VCSee you soon!
Fusion Team**** PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Beyond-the-Pitch-2-Fusion-8200 ****
- Founder Resilience Summit: Mastering the Mental GameGoogle for Startups, Tel-Aviv
*** RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Fusion-Founder-Resilience-Summit-2025 ***
Join leading entrepreneurs, investors, and mental performance experts for a powerful morning dedicated to building mental resilience as a startup founder.
Agenda:
09:00–10:00
Networking & Morning Snacks10:00–11:00 | Keynote:
Being a Founder Without Losing Your Mind
Dr. Eldad Rom, Founder & CEO of Rom Business Psychology
Team8 Group PsychologistGain insights into managing the psychological pressures of entrepreneurship and maintaining peak performance without burnout.
11:00–12:00 | Panel Discussion:
The Hard Things About The Hard Things
Hear from experienced leaders on tackling tough challenges:- Neta Rivkin – 3-Time Olympian, Mental Coach & Peak Performance Expert
- Tami Bronner – General Partner, Vertex Ventures
- Alon Leibovich – Co-Founder & Managing Director, Ignite DeepTech
- Or Biderman – EIR @ Lusha, Ex-Co-founder & CEO @Novacy (acquired by Lusha)
Moderator: Adi Hoorvitch-Lavi – VP Growth & Investments, Poalim Tech
Hosts:
- Guy Katsovich, Founding Partner, Fusion
- Yuval Passov, Head of Google for Startups
- Liat Menashe, Head of Product, Aryon Security
*** RSVP HERE: https://lu.ma/Fusion-Founder-Resilience-Summit-2025 ***
- The First Fundraise: How to Get Your First Million?Google for Startups, Tel-Aviv
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Fusion, Mamram Alumni Association, and Google for Startups invite you to an exclusive morning dedicated to helping you secure your first million dollars in funding.
Agenda:
09:00 - 10:00 | Networking & Coffee Connect, mingle, and expand your network with leading founders and investors.10:00 - 11:00 | Founder Panel: How We Raised Our First Check - What Worked, What Failed, and What We’d Do Differently
Panelists:
- Dr. Karny Ilan, Co-Founder & CEO, Feminai
- Asaf Cohen (Pizzer), Co-Founder & CRO, Datorios
- Raanan Raz, Ex Co-Founder/CEO of Avalor ($350M Exit), VP Engineering at Data Fabric
- Gal Zabib, CEO & Co-Founder, Altostra
Moderator: Tal Giladi, Investment Analyst at Wings IL & Writer at Yedioth
11:00 - 12:00 | Investor Panel: What Makes an Investor Say Yes to the First Check?Panelists:
- Maya Azoulay, Partner, lool ventures
- Moran Zilbershtein, General Partner, TAU Ventures
- Tal Slobodkin, Managing Partner, StageOne Ventures
- Renana Ashkenazi, General Partner, Grove Ventures
Moderator: Shir Algom, Community Manager at Startup for Startup & Founder of WeDo!
Spots are limited – reserve yours now!
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