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Impact

Zell Fellows are transforming industries, generating employment opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs, making a significant impact on businesses worldwide

Years

25

Companies founded

170

Sold / merged

31

IPOs

5

Money raised

$5.7B

Jobs created

7000

Number of alumni

475

Our Approach

The Zell Entrepreneurship Program provides a collaborative platform with three key components, all designed to support fellows in their ventures, careers, and personal growth—empowering them to thrive in all aspects of life

Program

A unique program for founders who are in the early stages of developing their next big idea

Alumni

We connect, support, and engage all alumni, fostering lasting intellectual and emotional bonds

Fund

ZEP Fund is an evergreen fund established to support Zell alumni companies.

Shaping the Future

Explore our game-changing portfolio companies and see how they're redefining industries.

Tulip

Tulip enhances manufacturing efficiency and safety.

Lumen

AI app and device for metabolic health.

Orca AI

Orca AI develops autonomous ship technology.

Eleos

Enhancing mental health with voice analytics

Empathy

Empathy app aids in post-loss challenges.

Cervello

Railway Cybersecurity expert ensuring safety.

Atlas Invest

Real estate bridge loan platform with analytics.

Wisor

AI-driven freight quote optimization tool.

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Why Join Zell

Founder Community

Build alongside a curated group of entrepreneurs and join one of the strongest global communities

Unique Programming

Learn from domain experts across product, go-to-market, legal, and finance

Next Level Support

Receive tailored strategic advice on launching your business from our faculty and mentor network

Customers

Business development support to find product-market fit, drive GTM, and acquire your first customers

Fundraising

Hands-on fundraising support to help you secure your next round of financing when ready

Personal Growth

Learn techniques in sales, negotiation, effective communication, and conflict resolution.

Zell in the News

Highlights and Stories Featuring Zell Fellows

Israeli AI mental healthcare co Eleos raises $60m

January 22, 2025

Nilus nets $10M for AI-powered treasury management platform

January 16, 2025

Vgames raises $142 million to fuel global gaming investments

December 17, 2024

Israeli AI mental healthcare co Eleos raises $60m

January 22, 2025

Nilus nets $10M for AI-powered treasury management platform

January 16, 2025

Vgames raises $142 million to fuel global gaming investments

December 17, 2024

Atlas Invest raises $11 million to innovate real estate bridge lending

December 16, 2024

Autonomous shipping startup Orca AI tops up with $23M led by OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures

Empathy raises $47 million Series B for platform that assists with grief and the loss of a loved onet

Fintech startup Pontera raises $60 million at $550 million valuation

December 6, 2023

Confirmed: Palo Alto has acquired Talon Cyber Security, sources say for $625M

November 5, 2023

Playtika acquiring Israeli gaming studio Innplay Labs for $80 million

September 14, 2023

Eleos Health raises $40 million to extend the use of AI for behavioral health

August 10, 2023

Does this Sound Like You?

We're always on the lookout for people with great potential. If you believe Zell is where you belong, your journey could start today.