“They helped me to realize the really important things about the industry. We really met experts from so many fields that helped us with”
We build the
builders
Genesis empowers founders to build better companies - faster, smarter, stronger.
Why Genesis?
There’s never been a better time in history to build.
We've built practical and personalized programs for builders- with all the knowledge, network and hands-on support to build faster, smarter, stronger.
No equity. Just real value, community and resources.
Which startups should apply?
Stage
Pre-seed or seed
Traction
Paying customers, pilots, grants, investment, or advanced product development
Potential
We accept ideation-stage teams if they show strong promise
Sectors
Open to all – deep tech, cyber, fintech, AI, health, and more
Mindset
You’re execution-driven, understand your problem space, and aim to build a global company
One Genesis
2 Paths to build faster
Straight from our startups
“They helped us acquire the first customers and helped us create relationships with potential investors that we are now in contact with towards Investments”
“The accelerator really helped us to to take the biggest priorities and to be much more efficient. I’ve been to several accelerator in Europe and this one in Israel is the best”
From pitch practice to real investor meetings
Our Special Sauce
88 %
of startups are still active
63 %
Raised, the rest stayed bootstrapped
180 +
Mentors and speakers in the Genesis network
100 +
Active VCs and Angels involved in our community
100 K+
Credits from AWS, Google, Hubspot, Vercel, Lusha and more
Genesis isn’t just about learning - it’s about doing. We help you refine your pitch, sharpen your narrative, and build the confidence and clarity to face real investors, partners, and customers.
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Our Portfolio Companies
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LiteVision EO
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Reevol
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Saola AI
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Senai
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Spring
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Tangos AI
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Willow
Guidance from the people who've done it
Speakers & Mentors
+150
Bill Macaitis
Former CMO at Slack, Zendesk, Salesforce | 5 exits
Michael Coates
3x CISO Twitter, Mozilla, CoinList | CyberSecurity Investor
Daniel Krivelevich
Co-Founder & CTO @ Cider Security (acquired by PANW) | Investor
Avishag Bohbot
Early Investor at Deci AI, XTEND
Gali Arnon
Former CBO at Fiverr
Nitin Bhat
Former CPO at Workiva
Guy Gamzu
Early Investor at Fiverr, eToro, Moon Active
Hila Goldman
CEO & Co Founder at DiA (Acquired by Philips)
Yonatan Stern
Founder of Zoominfo
Alon Huri
Managing Partner at Team8 | Co-Founder of NEXT Insurance ($2.6B Exit)
Bill Macaitis
Former CMO at Slack, Zendesk, Salesforce | 5 exits
Michael Coates
3x CISO Twitter, Mozilla, CoinList | CyberSecurity Investor
Daniel Krivelevich
Co-Founder & CTO @ Cider Security (acquired by PANW) | Investor
Avishag Bohbot
Early Investor at Deci AI, XTEND
Gali Arnon
Former CBO at Fiverr
Nitin Bhat
Former CPO at Workiva
Guy Gamzu
Early Investor at Fiverr, eToro, Moon Active
Hila Goldman
CEO & Co Founder at DiA (Acquired by Philips)
Yonatan Stern
Founder of Zoominfo
Alon Huri
Managing Partner at Team8 | Co-Founder of NEXT Insurance ($2.6B Exit)
Tom Orbach
Director of Growth Marketing @ WIZ | Forbes 30 Under 30
Ruben Hassid
Author of How to AI
Aliisa Rosenthal
General Partner @ ACREW Capital
Amir Shevat
General Partner @ Darkmode Ventures
Amiram Shachar
Co-Founder & CEO @ Upwind
Becky Sosnov
Head of Corporate Affairs @ Reflection
Didi Gurfinkel
Co-Founder & CEO @ Datarails
Eytan Elbaz
Co-Creator @ AdSense (Acquired by Google)
Ira Belsky
Founder & Co-CEO @ Artlist
Lior Albeck
Co-Founder & CEO @ Weavy
Tom Orbach
Director of Growth Marketing @ WIZ | Forbes 30 Under 30
Ruben Hassid
Author of How to AI
Aliisa Rosenthal
General Partner @ ACREW Capital
Amir Shevat
General Partner @ Darkmode Ventures
Amiram Shachar
Co-Founder & CEO @ Upwind
Becky Sosnov
Head of Corporate Affairs @ Reflection
Didi Gurfinkel
Co-Founder & CEO @ Datarails
Eytan Elbaz
Co-Creator @ AdSense (Acquired by Google)
Ira Belsky
Founder & Co-CEO @ Artlist
Lior Albeck
Co-Founder & CEO @ Weavy
Your partners from day one
Meet the team
Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder | 40Under40, The Marker
Gal Barzilay
Executive Director
Daniel Doli
Investors & Partnerships Manager
Ziv Itzhak
Partnerships & Business Developer
Or Biderman
Growth Advisor
Daniel Mahadav
Operations Manager
Shani Shabi Badash
Brand Design
Dekel Yakobovich
CEO & Founder | 40Under40, The Marker
Gal Barzilay
Executive Director
Daniel Doli
Investors & Partnerships Manager
Ziv Itzhak
Partnerships & Business Developer
Or Biderman
Growth Advisor
Daniel Mahadav
Operations Manager
Shani Shabi Badash
Brand Design
Got questions?
What founders ask us before they apply: who it's for, what it costs and how we pick the cohort.
What is Genesis?
Genesis is a hands-on startup accelerator focused on early-stage founders.
We work closely with selected teams to help them validate ideas, sharpen strategy and move faster with the right guidance and connections.
Who is Genesis for?
Genesis is designed for and pre-seed and seed founders.
Especially teams that are still under the radar, building their first version, shaping their story and looking for real-world feedback from experienced builders.
What's the difference between the 021 program and the Growth program?
Genesis runs two focused programs, each designed for a different stage of the startup journey.
021 is built for Pre-Seed startups. It’s an intensive, hands-on program designed to take teams one step forward: from idea to clarity, structure and readiness. The program ends with a Demo Day where selected startups present to investors. Growth is designed for post-funding startups that are ready to scale. It focuses on go-to-market strategy, sales and expansion into the US market, with practical guidance from operators who’ve done it before. Both programs run for 4 weeks with one session per week, including weekly challenges and progress reviews.
Is Genesis a paid program? Do you take equity?
Genesis is completely free for participating startups.
We do not charge program fees and we do not take equity. Our goal is to support founders through value, knowledge and connections. Not ownership.
How is Genesis different from other accelerators?
Genesis is intentionally small and highly personal.
We work with only 10 startups in each cohort, which allows for deep interaction and conversations, as well as practical founder-to-founder learning.
What does the program include?
Each program lasts 4 weeks and combines practical workshops, 1-on-1 sessions and curated connections.
You’ll work directly with founders, operators and industry leaders on product, growth, fundraising and execution, with a focus on what actually matters.
Do you invest in the startups?
Genesis does not operate as a traditional investment fund.
Our focus is on value creation, readiness and positioning. Investment opportunities arise through our network and demo-day, but they are not guaranteed or predefined.
How are startups selected?
Startups are selected by an experienced and professional selection committee.
The committee is made up of seasoned founders, operators and ecosystem leaders who have evaluated and worked with many startups. They know how to ask the right questions and assess teams based on clear, relevant criteria.
How can I get involved with Genesis?
You can apply as a startup, join our events (such as meetups and connects), or collaborate as a partner or mentor.
If you’re a founder, operator or organization looking to be part of the ecosystem, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to us at team@genesis-accelerator.com
