500 Global
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $2M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- AUM
- $2.7B
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Consumer, Fintech
- Founded
- 2010
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
About 500 Global
500 Global is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, CA founded in 2010. 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm with $2.3B¹ in AUM investing in founders with a global outlook building fast-growing startups. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A investments across sectors including Enterprise, Consumer, Fintech. The firm manages $2.7B in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Canva, Credit Karma, Twilio, Udemy, Grab, GitLab, Talkdesk and BukaLapak. Global accelerator and seed fund investing in early-stage startups across 80+ countries.
Investment Thesis
“Global accelerator and seed fund investing in early-stage startups across 80+ countries.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Team (7)
Bedy Yang
Managing Partner, 500 Global
Christine Tsai
CEO and Founding Partner, 500 Global
Khailee Ng
Managing Partner, 500 Global
Santiago Zavala
Managing Partner, 500 Global LatAm, 500 Global
Tim Chae
Managing Partner, 500 Global
Tony Wang
Managing Partner, 500 Global
Vishal Harnal
Global Managing Partner, 500 Global
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does 500 Global invest at?
500 Global primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is 500 Global located?
500 Global is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does 500 Global focus on?
500 Global focuses on investments in Enterprise, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is 500 Global's typical check size?
500 Global's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $2M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does 500 Global have under management?
500 Global manages approximately $2.7B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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