Adi Levanon is the Founder of Selah Ventures. Selah is a Tel-Aviv-based firm that is a first-check investor into fintech startups that are building in the US. We talked about fintech, why Israel has more unicorns per capita than the US, the state of the Israeli venture scene today, and the advantages of being a solo GP.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Startup Investing
01:12 Exploring Selah Ventures and Fintech
05:25 The Evolution of Fintech Infrastructure
08:45 Understanding Crypto and Web3
10:40 Israel's Unicorn Phenomenon
15:00 Comparing Startup Cultures: Israel vs. US
18:44 Strategic Fundraising for Israeli Startups
23:02 Company Structure and US Market Entry
24:30 The Solo GP Journey
30:10 Challenging Conventional Venture Wisdom
Takeaways
Selah Ventures focuses on early-stage fintech investments.
Israel's startup scene thrives on necessity and limited resources.
Fintech infrastructure is evolving towards backend solutions.
Web3 and crypto are integral parts of the fintech landscape.
Strategic fundraising is crucial for Israeli startups entering the US.
Collaboration among VCs enhances the startup ecosystem.
Solo GPs can offer speed and authenticity in decision-making.
Delaware C Corps are preferred for US market entry.
Understanding the local market is essential for startup success.
The venture capital landscape is shifting towards sustainable growth metrics.
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