What Fusion does

Fusion VC is an Israeli-founded pre-seed accelerator established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an administrative office in Dover, Delaware. The firm invests $150,000 into pre-seed Israeli startups in exchange for 7.5% equity via a standardized SAFE convertible note, then runs selected cohorts through a 10-week intensive bootcamp that rotates between Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, New York, and Los Angeles. Fusion's core product is the accelerator program itself — a fixed-curriculum, no-board-seat structure that delivers mentorship, investor introductions, and US market-entry support to founders operating from Israel.

The underlying "platform" is relationship-based rather than technological: a curated network of 300+ mentors, 20,000+ community members, and 70+ serial founders, anchored by Insight Partners as institutional backer. Since 2017, Fusion has funded over 140 startups with combined portfolio valuation exceeding $3 billion and aggregate follow-on capital raised above $500 million. Notable exits include Innplay Labs (acquired by Playtika for $300M), Digital Owl (acquired by Datavant for over $200M), and Bridgecrew (acquired by Palo Alto Networks for $200M). In 2026 the firm extended its product surface with a Digital Health Track in partnership with A-Squared (Arkin Capital), offering a $500,000 investment vehicle to healthcare-focused startups.

Fusion's revenue model is conventional venture economics: management fees on approximately $50 million in assets under management, plus carried interest on successful exits. GTM is application-driven (over 1,200 annual applications for fewer than 20 slots), supplemented by alumni referrals, content marketing via the Fusion blog and "Od Podcast," and an active presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Meetup. Customer concentration is by design highly distributed at the portfolio level, while LP and follow-on capital is anchored by Insight Partners and a narrow set of repeat co-investors.

Name

Fusion

Legal name

Fusion VC

Website

https://fusion-vc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fusion VC is a Tel Aviv-based pre-seed accelerator founded in 2017 that invests $150K for 7.5% equity in Israeli startups seeking US market entry, backed by Insight Partners and 70+ serial founders, with 140+ portfolio companies funded since inception.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Pre-seed accelerator
• Venture capital
• Startup funding
• Israeli startups
• Mentorship program

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Investment Returns (Carry): Fusion generates returns through equity appreciation in portfolio companies. They invest $150,000 for 7.5% equity via SAFE convertible notes, with the goal of portfolio companies raising subsequent funding rounds at higher valuations, leading to exits through acquisitions or IPOs. Notable exits include Playtika acquisition of Innplay Labs for $300M, Datavant acquisition of Digital Owl for over $200M, and Palo Alto Networks acquisition of Bridgecrew for $200M.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fusion VC is Israel's leading pre-seed accelerator platform that invests $150,000 in Israeli startups in exchange for 7.5% equity via SAFE convertible notes. The program includes a 10-week intensive bootcamp delivered across Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, New York, and Los Angeles, providing mentorship, investor introductions, customer acquisition support, and US market entry assistance. Since 2017, Fusion has funded over 140 startups with combined valuation exceeding $3 billion.

Product overview

Fusion is Israel's leading pre-seed accelerator platform that provides a comprehensive investment and mentorship program for early-stage Israeli startups. The core offering consists of the Accelerator Program (providing $150,000 investment for 7.5% equity in exchange for participation in a 10-week intensive bootcamp) and the specialized Digital Health Track (a $500,000 investment program in partnership with A-Squared for digital health ventures). Both programs offer access to Fusion's network of 300+ mentors, serial founders, and investors, combined with US market entry support through roadshows to major tech hubs. The platform differentiates through its focus on helping first-time founders in non-traditional markets scale their companies in the US market, supported by partnerships with top-tier VCs and 70+ serial founders. Since 2017, Fusion has funded over 140 startups with combined valuations exceeding $3 billion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digital Health Track with A-Squared: A specialized accelerator track for digital health startups, providing $500,000 investment, mentorship, and US market access in partnership with A-Squared (Arkin Capital).

Products and services

• Fusion Accelerator Program A 10-week intensive bootcamp providing mentorship, networking, and go-to-market support for pre-seed Israeli startups seeking to scale in the US market. Includes $150,000 investment for 7.5% equity via SAFE agreement.
• Digital Health Track with A-Squared A specialized track in partnership with A-Squared (Arkin Capital) offering $500,000 investment for digital health startups, including a SAFE with $400,000 at $2.5M valuation cap and $100,000 uncapped with MFN clause, along with digital health mentorship and US roadshow.

Quantifiable outcome

• Portfolio companies have collectively raised over $500 million
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A-Squared (Arkin Capital)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint Digital Health Track offering $500,000 investment to digital health startups. A-Squared provides healthcare expertise and industry connections for the specialized vertical track.
• AWS, Azure, GCPminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Free cloud computing credits and programs provided to portfolio companies. Benefits valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars.
• Hubspot, Notion, Monday, Stripe, BrexminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Free SaaS programs and perks provided to portfolio companies as part of the accelerator benefits package.
• Tech Companies (Microsoft, Airbnb, Facebook, Google, Dropbox)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Connections to operators at major tech companies available to portfolio founders for mentorship and networking purposes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Y Combinator: The world's largest accelerator; runs a 3-month cohort program offering $500K for ~7% equity. Most directly comparable to Fusion's accelerator-plus-investment model, though YC is US-centric and significantly larger in AUM and batch size.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network with thematic programs (e.g., Techstars Anywhere, Techstars Industries of the Future) offering $20K-$120K for equity. Runs 13-week programs with mentor-driven support and follow-on via Techstars Ventures, similar in structure to Fusion's program.
• 500 Global: Runs a global accelerator program with country-specific batches and a strong presence in MENA/emerging markets. Comparable investor-operated accelerator model with ~$150K-$250K initial investment and mentor network, similar cohort approach to Fusion.
• SOSV: Operates multiple vertical-specific accelerator programs (HAX for hardware, IndieBio for biotech, dlab for blockchain) with $150K-$250K investments. Closely comparable to Fusion's specialization strategy (e.g., Digital Health Track) and accelerator-as-fund structure.
• MassChallenge: Non-profit global accelerator network with industry-specific verticals (HealthTech, FinTech, etc.). Comparable to Fusion in mentor-driven, equity-free or low-equity program design and a network of corporate partners.
• Innovation Endeavors: US-Israeli deep tech VC firm founded by Eric Schmidt, actively investing in Israeli founders building for the US market. Closely comparable to Fusion in the Israel-to-US tech corridor focus, though operating as a traditional VC rather than accelerator.
• Entrepreneur First: Talent-first accelerator that helps individuals form companies from scratch, with programs in London, Singapore, Paris, and Bangalore. Comparable cohort model and intensive bootcamp format; differs in being talent-sourcing rather than Israel-specific.

Emerging players

• Seedstars: Emerging-market focused accelerator with programs across Africa, Asia, MENA, and Latin America. Comparable investor-operated accelerator model but targets a different geography than Fusion's Israel-US focus.

Regional players

• Pitango Venture Capital: One of Israel's largest early-stage VC firms with multiple funds and partnerships. Comparable Israel-rooted investor backing early-stage companies, though operating as a traditional fund manager rather than cohort accelerator.

Broad incumbents

• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global innovation platform and accelerator with vertical programs (FinTech, Insurtech, Health, etc.) across 50+ locations. Comparable vertical-specialization strategy and corporate partnership model; broader scope and significantly larger scale than Fusion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNIlMKmYvhexhYKFk5bOcww/playlists
• Facebookfacebook.com/Fusionvc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fusion-la
• Instagraminstagram.com/fusion_vc
• Xx.com/fusion_vc_com

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments102 records

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