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Apply now for Fusion Batch 14!

Registration for our next Accelerator program has started – if you’re an entrepreneur, apply now.?

4 things you need to know:

1. Fusion is Israel’s most active pre-seed fund.?
2. We support early-stage start-ups from all industries.?
3. First-time founders are welcome.
4. Fusion portfolio companies have gone on to raise multimillion Seed and Series A rounds built successful businesses and achieved multimillion-dollar exits ( Innplay Labs )

Successful applicants will receive a $150,000 check from Fusion and join an intensive boot camp in Israel and the United States. There, they will learn startup operating principles and how to enter the US market. After the program, Alumni become lifetime members of the Fusion community, with exclusive access to industry events, networking, and intros.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Apply here

Check out some highlights from the recently finished Batch #13 roadshow events in NYC, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles

Clarity raises $16M to combat deep fakes

Deepfake technology is now widely accessible, creating an unprecedented risk of financial fraud, election manipulation, sophisticated phishing attacks, and more. Fusion portfolio company Clarity recently raised $16M in a Seed round led by Walden Catalyst Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners to tackle this pressing issue.

Read more on Calcalist (Hebrew) or Fintech Finance News

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Agora RE included in Qumra Capital’s list of promising growth companies

Qumra Capital has published its fifth annual list of 11 promising growth companies in Israel - with this year’s choices postponed due to the October 7 attacks. Fusion Portfolio company Agora RE , which develops an automation platform for real estate companies, was included in the prestigious list. Get the details on LinkedIn

Fusion on CTech: “Israel’s tech sector can recover within months”

Our recent Pre-seed Report was featured in CTech by Calcalist and Globes. In this interview, Fusion partners Guy Katsovich and Yair Vardi discuss whether 2023 was a ‘lost year,’ the impact of global events, preparing for pessimistic scenarios, and the types of companies more likely to get funded in 2024 and beyond. Read the interview

A conversation with Alan Feld of Vintage Investment Partners

In a recent Od Podcast episode, Guy Katsovich spoke with Alan Feld , Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Vintage Investment Partners . They talked about AI, climate, the future of Israeli tech, and the lack of political leadership in Israel. Listen to the episode

New Fusion Masterclass: Sales for Startups

Following the success of last year’s funding Masterclass, we are thrilled to launch a new series on the Fusion blog, Od Podcast, and our Youtube channel. This time, the topic is Sales for Startups, and we’ll cover it over nine episodes featuring leading industry experts. Learn how to prospect, negotiate, and close deals - skills that will make or break your startup.

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