500 Global
A global venture capital firm and startup support platform.
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Overview
500 Global is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm and startup support platform formerly known as 500 Startups. It primarily backs early-stage companies and supports founders through accelerator programs, mentorship, community networks, and related services. Its activities span multiple countries and regions, with a focus on internet, software, fintech, and other high-growth sectors. In 2021, 500 Startups adopted the name 500 Global to reflect the broader international scope of its investment and founder-support activities. The exact scope of its activities varies by fund and regional program.
History
500 Global began operating in 2010 under the name 500 Startups, positioning itself as a venture capital and startup acceleration platform focused on early-stage companies. It has supported founders through investment funds, accelerator programs, mentor networks, and startup communities. As its investment activity and regional programs expanded beyond the United States, the organization changed its name to 500 Global in 2021. The rebranding reflected a shift from a single startup-program identity toward a broader global venture capital platform. In addition to direct investments, the firm participates in startup ecosystem development through regional funds and partnership programs. Because its activities are organized across different funds and programs, its exact sector focus, geographic coverage, and program structure can change over time.
- 2021
Rebranded to 500 Global
[1]The organization changed its brand name from 500 Startups to 500 Global to reflect its global investment and entrepreneur support positioning.
- 2010
500 Startups begins operations
[1]The organization was founded under the name 500 Startups and began investing in early-stage startups and providing entrepreneurial support.
Products and positioning
Global early-stage venture capital and entrepreneur support platform
Investment services
Venture capital funds
500 Global invests in early-stage and growth companies through multiple venture funds. The stage, sector focus, and geographic coverage depend on each fund's mandate.
Startup support services
Accelerator programs
Its accelerator programs typically combine capital, mentorship, education, founder communities, and investor connections to support selected startups. Program structure and terms may vary by region.
Recent events
Reported
Headout raises an additional $30 million in Series B financing[2]
Headout raised an additional $30 million in a Series B financing round led by existing investor Glade Brook Capital, with participation from existing investors Nexus Venture Partners, FJ Labs and 500 Startups, among others.
- Unconfirmed
Reported
FarMart raises $10 million in Series A funding[3]
Agritech startup FarMart raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Matrix Partners India, with other investors also participating. The company said it will use the funds to expand its distribution network in India and scale its team and product capabilities.
- Unconfirmed
Reported
Ayenda closes $10 million investment round[4]
Ayenda closed a $10 million investment round led by 500 Global, with Dalus Capital and IDB Lab also participating.
- Unconfirmed
500 Global closes a $140 million fund[5]
500 Global closed its largest fund to date, a $140 million global flagship fund.
- Unconfirmed
500 Startups rebrands as 500 Global[5]
The venture capital firm 500 Startups rebranded as 500 Global.
Reported
Lumanu secures $12 million Series A funding[6]
Lumanu announced that it secured $12 million in Series A funding led by Origin Ventures, with Alumni Venture Group, Gaingles and 500 Startups also participating.
Reported
CYBAVO completed a $4 million Pre-A funding round[7]
CYBAVO completed a $4 million Pre-A funding round in June. The round was co-led by 500 Startups, H&D Asset Management Company and New Economy Ventures.
Reported
500 Startups and Sanabil launch MENA accelerator initiative[8]
500 Startups partnered with Sanabil Investments to launch an accelerator and investment fund supporting start-ups in the Middle East. The initiative is to be run by 500 Startups over three years.
- Unconfirmed
Telgani closes six-figure seed funding round[9]
Saudi Arabia-based car rental platform Telgani closed a six-figure seed funding round backed by 500 Startups, Impact46 and angel investors.
Reported
Mamo Pay secures $1.5 million in seed funding[10]
Dubai-based fintech firm Mamo Pay secured $1.5 million in capital in a seed investment round led by Global Founders Capital, with contributions from other investors.
Sources13 sources
- 1500 Global official website500.co
- 2Headout在B轮融资中追加筹集3000万美元business-standard.com
- 3FarMart完成1,000万美元A轮融资inc42.com
- 4Ayenda完成1000万美元融资skift.com
- 5500 Global 完成 1.4 亿美元基金募集cairoscene.com
- 6Lumanu获得1,200万美元A轮融资prnewswire.com
- 7CYBAVO完成400万美元Pre-A轮融资prweb.com
- 8500 Startups与Sanabil推出中东北非加速器计划thenationalnews.com
- 9Telgani完成六位数种子轮融资wamda.com
- 10Mamo Pay获得150万美元种子资金crowdfundinsider.com
- 11Rise获得投资wamda.com
- 12Speero获得Pre-A轮融资wamda.com
- 13Eat完成500万美元B轮融资wamda.com
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