Description
Fusion VC is an early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator platform that supports pre-seed founders, particularly Israeli founders and startups aiming for global scale, by providing funding, mentorship, market access, and structured acceleration across markets including Tel Aviv, Silicon Valley, New York, and Los Angeles. It blends a pre-seed accelerator program with ongoing venture support.
Specific Funding Stage
Pre-Seed / Early Seed (Core Focus)
- Fusion VC operates primarily at the pre-seed stage, helping founders with:
- Early funding and incorporation support
- Go-to-market and product strategy
- Fundraising readiness and introductions to VCs and angels
- Its traditional accelerator cohort model spans approximately 10 weeks and is aimed at very early teams.
Not a Later-Stage Fund
- The firm’s core activity centers on pre-seed acceleration (with occasional expanded tracks), rather than later VC rounds like Series A/B as a lead investor.
Investment Amount and Percentage Equity (Company-Level)
Funding / Check Size
- Fusion typically invests around $150,000 per startup as part of its standard accelerator program.
- More specialized tracks (e.g., Digital Health Track with A-Squared) may invest up to ~$500,000 via a SAFE.
Equity Taken
- Publicly cited term sheet examples indicate Fusion sometimes takes ~7.5% equity in exchange for the $150K check, though equity terms may vary per company and round negotiation.
Equity Structure
- Investments are typically structured through standard early-stage venture instruments such as SAFEs or convertible notes, negotiated with founders alongside the accelerator entry.
- Equity is taken at the time of investment facilitate, and the precise percentage depends on valuation negotiated with the founders and co-investors.
- Subsequent funding rounds dilute this initial position like typical VC deals.
Application / Submission Method
Submission Method
- Startups apply through Fusion’s online portal, where they present:
- Team information
- Vision and business model
- Early traction or prototype status
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling or cohort basis, with a competitive selection process (often many applications for limited slots).
Program Interaction
- Selected founders participate in:
- A 10-week intensive accelerator bootcamp
- Workshops covering product, fundraising, hiring, and customer growth
- Introductions to investors and mentors across geographic hubs
Process
Application Submission: Founders complete an online form with pitch and team details.
Screening & Interviews: Fusion VC reviews for technical merit, team strength, and fit with the accelerator’s global ambition.
Selection: ~6–20 startups are chosen per cycle to join a cohort.
Bootcamp & Mentorship: Participants engage in a cohort program including sessions with mentors, workshops, and planning milestones.
Demo & Follow-Up: Founders pitch to investors, receive ongoing intros, and approach external fundraising with follow-on support.
