500 Global
San Francisco, CA · Invests in US; LATAM; Asia · Website
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Global venture capital that invests where talent is abundant but capital and opportunity are not. 500 Global backs technology founders with global ambitions across underinvested, fast-growing markets using Silicon Valley expertise combined with deep local knowledge. Core belief: The best founders and innovation emerge globally, not just Silicon Valley.
Likely not a fit for
Single-geography businesses, non-technology companies, founders not seeking scale, capital-intensive hardware-only plays
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $2.3B
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
10 contacts on file
Portfolio
Innovaccer is transforming healthcare by unifying data from across the system and turning it into insights that matter. Their platform makes healthcare data accessible, actionable, and meaningful, fueling coordinated care, reducing costs, and improving outcomes.
Olist offers online sales solutions and e-commerce services, helping businesses to sell online and manage their operations efficiently.
Mejuri creates fine jewelry for everyday wear, emphasizing personal expression and sustainability. The company partners with trusted suppliers to use responsibly sourced materials and aims to empower women through its products and initiatives.
Udemy is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses across various subjects, enabling individuals to learn new skills at their own pace. It serves both individual learners and businesses looking to upskill their workforce through a diverse catalog of content created by expert instructors.
GitLab is the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform used by more than 100,000 organizations to deliver software faster, more efficiently, while strengthening security and compliance.
15Five offers continuous performance management software designed to enhance employee engagement and productivity through tools for running reviews, 1-on-1s, and OKRs.
1Huddle is a gamified training platform that enhances employee engagement and learning efficiency through AI-powered skill games, enabling organizations to train faster and more effectively.
3DLOOK has developed advanced 3D body scanning technology, offering AI-first mobile body measuring and fit solutions to enhance operational efficiency and client engagement.
99 Group is a leading real estate technology company that operates real estate portals across South East Asia, specialising in digital property advertising. It aims to build the simplest and most trusted property marketplace in Southeast Asia.
99minutos provides intelligent logistics services for eCommerce in Latin America, connecting businesses with a smart network of services designed to scale.
A platform for buying and selling used smartphones with instant payment and easy pickup services.
410 Labs is a lean product studio that creates applications designed to simplify users' lives, including tools for managing email effectively.
Recent activity
- Jun 2024
Olist
Series B · Portfolio Company
- Mar 2024
Innovaccer
Series C · Portfolio Company
- Oct 2021
GitLab
IPO · Early Investor
- Feb 2021
Udemy
IPO · Early Investor
500 Global in the news
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[Interview] PE Expert Behind 1.4 Trillion Won 'Titleist' Deal Explains Move to Venture Capital
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500 Global Reportedly to Stop Raising Dedicated Southeast Asia Funds
7 days ago
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Ajaib secures $270M mega-round 🧞. GoTo leadership reshuffle 🔄. 500 Global sunsets SEA fund 🌇
7 days ago
UzDaily.uz
IT Park Uzbekistan and 500 Global to Expand Venture Ties
9 days ago
Indian Startup Times
SuperManager AGI Enters ₹50 Crore Acquisition Process With Fortune 500 Giant
1 month ago
mt.co.kr
"Draw a global vision from the first day of founding… Focused investment in Korean manufacturing AI startups"
1 month ago
Seoul Economic Daily
Silicon Valley Investor Behind Canva, Grab Reveals What She Values Over Revenue
1 month ago
The Recursive
Why Georgia Is Becoming Eurasia's Startup Hub
1 month ago
Wamda
500 Global and Sanabil back eight startups in latest accelerator cohort
2 months ago
조선일보
Global VCs Establish Korea as East Asia Investment Hub
2 months ago
Dealroom
Adsmom raises $600K seed round, backed by 500 Global
2 months ago
Business Wire
500 Global and Sanabil Investments Announce Batch 11 of the Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global
2 months ago
Mexico Business News
500 Global Launches LatAm Fund for Early-Stage Startups
2 months ago
Yahoo Finance
500 Global Promotes Iris Sun to Partner
2 months ago
Business Wire
500 Global Promotes Iris Sun to Partner
2 months ago
Business Wire
500 Global Appoints Sung Woo Ahn as Partner in Korea to Lead Seoul Office and Scale Up Korean Technologies Expanding Globally
3 months ago
Wamda
RemotePass secures $17.4 million Series B to accelerate global expansion
3 months ago
HRTech Series
RemotePass Raises $17.4 Million Series B Led by EBRD Venture Capital as Global Employment and Fintech Converge
3 months ago
Tech.eu
RemotePass raises $17.4M to scale global payroll and hiring platform
3 months ago
computextaipei.com.tw
InnoVEX 2026 Hits Record Scale, Bringing Together Nearly 500 Global Startups to Spotlight Real-World AI Innovation
3 months ago
jawlah.co
500 Global launches 500 MENA fund to back tech startups in the region
4 months ago
Startup Daily
Tradie AI receptionist startup banks $900,000 in pre-Seed
5 months ago
Business Wire
500 Global Taps Former IFC CIO As Firm Expands Global Investment Platform
5 months ago
africaprivateequitynews.com
500 Global promotes Mei Chel Tan to global managing partner
7 months ago
Venture Capital Journal
500 Global promotes Mei Chel Tan to global managing partner
7 months ago
TNGlobal
500 Global announces promotion of Mei Chel Tan to Global Managing Partner
7 months ago
Business Wire
500 Global Announces Promotion of Mei Chel Tan to Global Managing Partner
7 months ago
techafricanews.com
Three-Year Collaboration Between ITIDA and 500 Global Strengthens Egyptian Tech Startups
8 months ago
CIO Africa
ITIDA and 500 Global Mark Three Years of Collaboration
8 months ago
TechAfrica News
Morocco Taps 500 Global and Flat6Labs to Build 800 Digital Champions by 2028
8 months ago
Business Wire
500 Global Expands Africa Presence; Selected to Advance Digital Morocco 2030 Strategy
8 months ago
Pulse 2.0
500 Global And Sanabil Investments Announce New Startup Cohort
9 months ago
Failory
The Full List of 40 Unicorn Startups Backed by 500 Global
9 months ago
contxto.com
Inicio Aceleration 500 Global opens a new call to invest in Latin American startups
10 months ago
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