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500 Global

San Francisco, CA · Invests in US; LATAM; Asia · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsData & AnalyticsDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsEdTechHealthcare & Digital HealthSecurity & Cybersecurity

Thesis

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

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Christine Tsai

General PartnerChief Executive Officer & Founding Partner · Primary contact

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Santiago Zavala

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Courtney Powell

Platform & OpsChief Operating Officer & Managing Partner

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Paul Yoo

Platform & OpsChief Financial Officer & Managing Partner

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Bedy Yang

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Khailee Ng

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Tony Wang

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Vishal Harnal

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Mei Chel Tan

General PartnerManaging Partner, Global (Promoted January 2026)

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Amal Murabit

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Portfolio

InnovaccerHealthcare Digital

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.

OlistEcommerce Marketplaces

Olist offers online sales solutions and e-commerce services, helping businesses to sell online and manage their operations efficiently.

MejuriEcommerce Marketplaces

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.

UdemyEdtech

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.

GitLabEnterprise Software

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.

15FiveHr Tech Work

15Five offers continuous performance management software designed to enhance employee engagement and productivity through tools for running reviews, 1-on-1s, and OKRs.

1HuddleEdtech

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.

3D LookEnterprise Software

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.coProptech Real Estate

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.

99 MinutosLogistics Supply Chain

99minutos provides intelligent logistics services for eCommerce in Latin America, connecting businesses with a smart network of services designed to scale.

21 MarketEcommerce Marketplaces

A platform for buying and selling used smartphones with instant payment and easy pickup services.

410 LabsConsumer Apps Social

410 Labs is a lean product studio that creates applications designed to simplify users' lives, including tools for managing email effectively.

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500 Global Research Investment Thesis 500 Global invests in globally ambitious founders building fast-growing technology companies across underinvested, fast-growing, and high-value markets worldwide. Founded on the principle that "talent lives everywhere but capital and opportunity does not," the firm takes a unique approach to venture capital by combining Silicon Valley expertise with deep local

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