Gil Ben-Artzy Overview
- Firm
- UpWest
- Primary Position
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Founding Partner
- Primary Industry
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Healthcare
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Gil Ben-Artzy General Information
Biography
Mr. Gil Ben-Artzy is a Founding Partner at UpWest. In 2005, he joined Yahoo!'s Corporate Development group, working on strategy & acquisitions and managing relationships with the Israeli ecosystem of investors, entrepreneurs, and startups. In this role, he led the acquisition of Yahoo!'s first Israel-based startup (FoxyTunes) and helped open the company's first R&D center in Haifa. He then transitioned to the role of VP of Operations Management, driving the business aspects of the tech infrastructure organization. He left Yahoo! during the summer of 2011 to dedicate his time to his new venture, UpWest Labs. He was previously a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group in New York, advising Fortune 500 companies. He holds a BA in Economics and Business Administration from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and an MBA with Honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
Address
- 550 California Avenue
- Suite 1
- Palo Alto, CA 94036
- United States
Gil Ben-Artzy Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UpWest | Investor | Founding Partner | Palo Alto, CA | Venture Capital |
Gil Ben-Artzy Lead Partner on Deals (7)
Gil Ben-Artzy has been the lead partner on 7 deals. Their latest deal was with InnerPlant, a other agriculture company. The deal was made for on 19-Sep-2022.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| InnerPlant | 19-Sep-2022 | Early Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Other Agriculture | Davis, CA | |
| Metis (Israel) | 01-Aug-2021 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Tel Aviv, Israel | ||
| Canopy (Enterprise Systems (Healthcare)) | 20-Mar-2018 | Completed | Outcome Management (Healthcare) | New York, NY | ||
| Canopy (Enterprise Systems (Healthcare)) | 01-Jan-2018 | Completed | Outcome Management (Healthcare) | New York, NY | ||
| Genoox | 11-Nov-2014 | Completed | Enterprise Systems (Healthcare) | Palo Alto, CA | ||
| uMake | 11-Nov-2014 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Multimedia and Design Software | Palo Alto, CA | |
| Bites (Israel) | 13-Jun-2012 | Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Israel |
Gil Ben-Artzy Network (21)
Portfolio Executives (19)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
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| Daniel Garblik | InnerPlant | Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations | 19-Sep-2022 | Davis, CA |
| Prem Samtani | InnerPlant | Advisor | 19-Sep-2022 | Davis, CA |
| InnerPlant | Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer & Vice President, Research & Development | 19-Sep-2022 | Davis, CA | |
| InnerPlant | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President & Board Member | 19-Sep-2022 | Davis, CA | |
| Metis (Israel) | Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | 01-Aug-2021 | Tel Aviv, Israel |
Fund Team Members (2)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuly Galili | UpWest | UpWest Labs Fund I | Palo Alto, CA |
| Shuly Galili | UpWest | UpWest Labs Fund III | Palo Alto, CA |
| UpWest | Palo Alto, CA | ||
| UpWest | Palo Alto, CA |
Gil Ben-Artzy Affiliated Funds (4)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
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| UpWest Labs Fund I | UpWest | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2012 | ||||
| UpWest Labs Fund III | UpWest | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2018 | ||||
| UpWest Labs Fund II | UpWest | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2014 | ||||
| UpWest Labs Fund IV | UpWest | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2021 |
Gil Ben-Artzy FAQs
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Who is Gil Ben-Artzy?
Mr. Gil Ben-Artzy is a Founding Partner at UpWest.
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How much does Gil Ben-Artzy typically invest?
Gil Ben-Artzy's median deal size is .
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What is Gil Ben-Artzy’s main position?
Gil Ben-Artzy’s primary position is Founding Partner.
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What are the contact details for Gil Ben-Artzy?
Gil Ben-Artzy’s email address is gi and his phone number is +1 (917) .
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