Current Firm
500 Global
Investments
7+ companies
Focus
Fintech, Enterprise
About Tim Chae
Tim Chae is a Managing Partner at 500 Global, a leading global venture capital firm. With a focus on fintech, enterprise, consumer, AI, and SaaS technologies, Chae has built a track record of identifying and supporting high-impact companies at early stages. His investment portfolio includes notable successes such as Shippo, Talkdesk, CircleCI, Twilio, Intercom, Canva, and Algolia—companies that have gone on to become category leaders and significant exits in their respective markets. Through his work at 500 Global, Chae leverages deep industry expertise and an extensive network to help founders scale innovative technology solutions across multiple sectors. His investment thesis emphasizes backing transformative companies that solve critical business and consumer challenges through software and data-driven innovation.
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Investment Stage
Notable Investments
Other Investors at 500 Global
Investment Profile
Tim Chae is a Managing Partner, 500 Global at 500 Global, based in San Francisco, CA.
Tim's investment focus spans Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer, AI, SaaS, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Tim's portfolio include Algolia, Canva, CircleCI, Intercom, Shippo and 2 other companies. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tim Chae?
Tim Chae is a Managing Partner, 500 Global at 500 Global, based in San Francisco, CA. Their investment focus includes Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer.
What does Tim Chae invest in?
Tim Chae focuses on investments in Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer, AI, SaaS through 500 Global. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Tim Chae's most notable investments?
Tim Chae's notable portfolio investments include Shippo, Talkdesk, CircleCI, Twilio, Intercom. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Tim Chae at?
Tim Chae is currently at 500 Global, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as Managing Partner, 500 Global.
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