Vercel
Vercel is a cloud platform for web development created by Guillermo Rauch that maintains connections to Israeli military AI applications and political leadership.
CEO Meeting with Netanyahu on Military AI
In September 2025, Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch attended a private meeting in New York with Israeli Prime Minister and war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss artificial intelligence and its applications in Israel's economy and war capabilities. Rauch publicly posted about the meeting, expressing optimism for "peace, safety, and greatness for Israel and its neighbors" while Gaza faced ongoing starvation and genocide.
Investor Connections
In September 2025, Vercel raised $300 million in a Series F funding round, which brought its valuation to $9.3 billion. This investment introduced several new backers to the company, including funds managed by BlackRock, alongside StepStone, Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Schroders, and Adams Street Partners.
Sources:
- Bloomberg Netanyahu Discusses AI in Private Meeting With Tech Investors
- Ctech Netanyahu holds quiet AI talks with U.S. tech executives in New York
- International Criminal Court Netanyahu
- Middle East Eye Developers drop Vercel, call for boycott after CEO posts selfie with Netanyahu
- Reuters AI coding startup Vercel raises $300 million, valued at $9.3 billion