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500 Global

Venture capital

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 20 people tracked

Also known as 500 KIMCHI MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC · 500 Startups · 500 STARTUPS CANADA MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. · 500 STARTUPS MANAGEMENT COMPANY SINGAPORE PTE LTD · 500 STARTUPS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC · ACELERADORA 500 LUCHADORES S.A., DE C.V.

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Investment thesis

500 Global's flagship strategy, based in Silicon Valley, invests in promising technology companies starting at the pre-seed stage and continuing through later growth moments. The firm targets opportunities across diverse sectors and geographies, aiming to identify companies early and build strong founder relationships to create long-term value for both portfolio companies and its investors.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
Check
$150K
HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2010
Last 12 months
93 investments
AUM
$2.3B
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
2284

Team · 20 people

from curated & public directories

190 people who came through 500 Global went on to found or lead other companies.

+ 178 more

What they invest in

from 2209 of 2284 portfolio companies

SaaS ×668AI & Machine Learning ×486Consumer ×432Fintech ×399Media & Entertainment ×293Enterprise Software ×292Developer Tools ×214E-commerce ×210

HQs:United States×1052Singapore×117Mexico×91United Arab Emirates×81Saudi Arabia×77South Korea×65

Who they back

founder profiles across 1,985 portfolio companies
26%
solo founders
526 of 1,985 mapped founding teams
55%
repeat founders
of 807 founders with career history
~1 yr
old at investment
median across 837 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×5262 founders×7073 founders×4384+ founders×314

Where their founders studiedfrom 767 founders with education data

Stanford University ×30University of California, Berkeley ×25Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×23Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×23Harvard Business School ×17National University of Singapore ×14The Wharton School ×14Tecnológico de Monterrey ×12

Where their founders worked beforefrom 807 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×18Goldman Sachs ×16Google ×14Deutsche Bank ×8Facebook ×7Stanford University ×7Box ×6Oracle ×6

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×113Plug and Play Ventures ×42Techstars ×41Entrepreneur First ×15Antler ×5

49 founders hold a PhD · 112 hold an MBA (of 801 with degree data) · backed the same founder in 2+ companies: 3 founders

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BillionToOnebilliontoone.comin𝕏NASDAQ: BLLNSep 2017

BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company that uses molecular counting technology to develop non-invasive prenatal screening and liquid biopsy tests for early disease detection.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Oguzhan Atay, PhD(Co-Founder, CEO, and Board Chair)David Tsao, PhD(Co-Founder, CTO, and Board Member)Oguzhan Atay(Founder)inDavid Tsao(Founder/CTO)inSukrit Silas(Cofounder)in

Co-investors500 Emerging EuropeAsymmetry VenturesCivilization Ventures Management, Llce2vcFifty YearsFriale+15 more

Grabgrab.comin𝕏NASDAQ: GRABSep 2014

GrabAcademy, established in 2020, provides learning and development programs and training support for Grab's partners to help them deliver services and prepare for future challenges.

EdTechFintechFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSingapore, SG

Anthony Tan(Founder)inHooi Ling TaninCheryl GohChin OngKell LimSarah Lim

Co-investors137 Ventures500 Startups VietnamArbor VenturesBase PartnersBeacon VCCoatue Management+21 more

Grove Collaborativegrove.coinNYSE: GROVNov 2016

Grove is an e-commerce platform that curates and sells household and personal care products vetted against health and environmental standards.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US

Stuart Landesberg(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Clark(Director)inJordan Savagein

BoardJeff Crowe(Director)Tim Chang(Director)Mark Sugarman(Director)in

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalForefront VentureGlynn Capital ManagementGutbrain VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCNorwest Venture Partners+7 more

Redditreddit.comin𝕏NYSE: RDDTFeb 2013Acquired

A social platform where users post content and discussions that are ranked by community votes, reaching hundreds of millions of monthly visitors across web and mobile applications.

Cloud ComputingConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocialSan Francisco, US

Steve Huffman(Founder)inAlexis Ohanian(Cofounder)inMelissa Tidwell(Executive Officer)in

BoardSam Altman(Interim CEO (2014); board member until 2022)Keith Rabois(Director)Robert A. Sauerberg, Jr.(Director)

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesA*AAF Management Ltd.AlleyCorpAndreessen HorowitzBitcoin Magazine+26 more

Twiliotwilio.comin𝕏NYSE: TWLONov 2009

Twilio provides a cloud-based communications platform that enables businesses to integrate voice, messaging, and video into applications using APIs.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Jeff Lawson(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inEvan Cooke(Director)John WolthuisinLee Kirkpatrick(Chief Financial Officer)inRoy Ng(Executive Officer)inKaryn Smith(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersDraper AssociatesFounders Circle CapitalFounders FundIcon VenturesK2 Global+16 more

1Huddle1huddle.coin𝕏Nov 2015✓ verified

1Huddle is an AI-powered employee engagement and performance platform that uses gamified learning experiences to help organizations build culture, onboard staff, and upskill teams.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechSaaSNewark, US

Sam Caucci(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsTribeca Venture PartnersNewark Venture PartnersBigfoot Capital

3Dlook3dlook.aiin𝕏✓ verified

3DLOOK uses patented computer vision and AI to convert smartphone photos into structured body measurements and composition data for health, fitness, apparel, and insurance applications.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsAlmaz CapitalBoost VCTLF VenturesTMT InvestmentsFlyer One Ventures

99 Minutos99minutos.comin𝕏Feb 2014✓ verified

99minutos is an integrated logistics operator serving companies across Latin America, offering services from last-mile delivery to full supply chain management including warehousing, customs clearance, and international logistics.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMexico City, MX

Alexis Patjane(Founder)inJose Salomonin

Co-investorsKaszek VenturesOak HC/FTSommet ABStreamlined VenturesUnpopular VenturesY Combinator

Aisensumaisensum.cominNov 2018✓ verified

AISensum builds "AI teammates" — agentic AI agents that handle tasks like cashier upsells, image production, and staff training — to help businesses, particularly SMBs, increase revenue and free staff from repetitive work.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSales Tech

Vivek Thomas(Leader/Founder)in

Aumetaumet.comin𝕏Nov 2016✓ verified

Aumet builds an AI-driven procurement and ERP platform for the pharmaceutical supply chain, connecting pharmacies, drug manufacturers, distributors, hospitals, and health ministries with tools for sourcing, pricing, and inventory visibility.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesHealthtech

Ashraf SamhouriMohamed BatterjiTariq KhaderinYahya Aqel(Founder & CEO)Shahed Jaber(Founder)inAdel Haddadin

Co-investorsShorooq PartnersRSCMTechstarsEmkan CapitalGuinness VenturesImpact46+2 more

Baniqlbaniql.comin𝕏Sep 2025✓ verified

BANIQL develops the BEST process, an atmospheric-pressure, non-HPAL route for extracting battery-grade Class 1 nickel from ore while using less energy and converting residues into fertilizer and magnesium products.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Materials

Eric JanuarinSeungwan KiminWilly Halim(Founder)inEric J.(Founder)inAristotle V.(Founder)in

Co-investorsBEENEXTGenesia Ventures

BasharSoft / Wuzzufbasharsoft.cominMay 2014✓ verified

BasharSoft builds employment marketplaces and ecosystems that connect job seekers with career opportunities and employers with talent, primarily serving emerging markets with a focus on Egypt.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechEgypt, EG

Ameer Sherif(Founder)in

Co-investorsPiton CapitalEBRD Venture Capital Investment ProgrammeVNV Global

Cadanacadanapay.comin𝕏Feb 2021✓ verified

Cadana provides compensation infrastructure that lets companies offer branded global payroll, real-time payouts, and tax automation across more than 100 countries via white-label or API integration.

ConsumerData & InfrastructureFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSNew York City, US

Albert Owusu-Asare(Co-founder & CEO)inAmeer Shujjah(Co-founder & President)Rabia Sheikhin

Co-investorsBetter Tomorrow VenturesCostanoa Ventures

Callsycallsy.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Callsy provides AI voice agents that make automated phone calls to recover abandoned checkout carts for D2C and e-commerce merchants.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSSales TechTallinn, EE

ArunasinLaimonasArunas Vismantas(Founder)in

Co-investorsFirstpick

Careguidecareguide.comin𝕏Jul 2014✓ verified

CareGuide operates online marketplaces that connect people seeking care services with qualified caregivers across various verticals including pet care, home services, and childcare.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechHR TechMarketplacesSaaSToronto, US

John GreenAli Dinani(Chief Executive Officer)Ken Scott(Chief Financial Officer)Emir Hasanbegovic(Chief Technology Officer)in

BoardJesse Rasch

Co-investorsGarage CapitalInovia CapitalStructure CapitalPlaza Ventures

Coveticoveti.comin𝕏Apr 2020✓ verified

Coveti is an online marketplace for authenticated luxury men's and women's fashion, sourcing designer clothing, accessories, and jewelry from verified boutiques and brand distributors.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Heba Al Fazari

DDD Invoicesdddinvoices.comin𝕏Oct 2024✓ verified

A software platform that integrates accounts receivable invoice flows across multiple systems, countries, and regulatory environments, allowing enterprises to manage both mandate and non-mandate compliance scenarios in a unified structure.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Denis PondelakDenis V.P.(CEO, co-founder)

Djoindjoin.idinJun 2024✓ verified

Djoin builds an AI-based technology ecosystem for corporate risk management and business growth, offering credibility validation of personnel and business partners using BI Checking data and automated AI analysis.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSDenpasar, US

Arya MahartainFarzikha SoeronoinI Putu Wijayain

ELBO AIpuppetry.comin𝕏Aug 2023✓ verified

Puppetry develops AI technology that generates talking videos from still images using facial expressions and AI voices.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Ben McMahanSaravana Rathinam(Founder and CEO)inMax Calder(Chief Engineer)

EZ Farmingez-farming.cominSep 2019✓ verified

EZ Farming is a farm accelerator platform that helps smallholder farmers in Africa scale their operations into commercial sizes by connecting them with inputs, financing, expertise, and buyers.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesFoodTechImpact & Social GoodLagos, NG

Adewale Oparinde(CEO)

Freightrollfreightroll.cominSep 2017✓ verified

FreightRoll provides a non-app-based driver authentication and workflow system, including a "YardFlow" protocol builder, that automates yard operations for warehousing and logistics facilities.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAnn Arbor, US

Jake KoppingerinMatthew Koppinger(Founder)in

Co-investorsID VenturesMichigan Rise

FundersClubfundersclub.com𝕏✓ verified

FundersClub is a venture capital platform that sources early-stage investment opportunities in seed and series A rounds through direct relationships, referrals, and connections to top incubators and VC firms, offering accredited investors access to vetted startups.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US

Alex Mittal(Founder/CEO)inBoris Silver(Founder/President)inAlexander Mittal(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzHigh AlphaSaama CapitalSOSVSusa Ventures+11 more

Goboongoboon.coin𝕏Feb 2017✓ verified

Boon is a referral hiring platform that combines community and technology to help companies source and hire candidates through referrals.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesSaaS

Bill MackayGary EpperDakota R. Younger(Founder)in

Co-investorsBDev Ventures

IKI AIiki.aiinOct 2024✓ verified

IKI.AI is a knowledge management platform that combines large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and agentic algorithms to create a searchable digital library for organizing and accessing professional knowledge.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSGroningen, US

Ivan IlinMaksim Orlov

Innerspaceinnerspace.ioin𝕏Nov 2016✓ verified

Innerspace provides occupancy analytics technology that collects and analyzes space utilization data while maintaining privacy through anonymization of device identifiers and no storage of personally identifiable information.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkIoTLogistics & Supply ChainPropTechSaaSNew York, CA

James Wu(CEO)Jason GamblenMatt MacGillivray

Co-investorsBeresford Ventures

Issa Compassissacompass.cominJul 2023✓ verified

Issa Compass provides digital immigration infrastructure in the APAC region, letting users answer questions to see what visas they qualify for and then handling documents, forms, filing, and follow-up.

Future of WorkHR TechLegalTechSaaS

Priscilla Yeung(Co-founder & CEO)Aaron Yip(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsITERATIVESquare Peg CapitalTekton Ventures

Jade Diabetesjadediabetes.comin𝕏Jul 2015✓ verified

Jade Diabetes provides technology to help manage Type 1 diabetes care, particularly for educational institutions and families.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMelbourne, US

Lisa Worsfold(QA Manager)Simon Carter(CEO/CTO)in

Justbeepitjustbeepit.comin𝕏Nov 2023✓ verified

Beep is a web-based annotation and feedback tool that enables users to add comments and suggestions directly on web pages without requiring video editing or screenshot skills.

Developer ToolsFuture of WorkSaaS

Abbas Mirzayev(CTO)Farid Shukurov(Founder & CEO)Roberto Perez(CMO)

Kairos ARkairos.comin𝕏Oct 2015✓ verified

Kairos provides AI-driven identity verification tools that scan and authenticate over 4,000 types of ID documents, perform selfie-based liveness detection, run facial biometric fraud checks against blacklist databases, and estimate a user's age from a single photo.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSMiami, US

Brian BrackeeninCarol Baldwin(Executive Officer)inMarc Levinson(Executive Officer)Amanda McClure

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalKapor CapitalNew World Angelsa16z cryptoBlackRockClimate Investment+3 more

Leo ARleoapp.comNov 2016✓ verified

LEO® is a mobile augmented reality software platform for capturing, AI-transforming, storing, streaming, and sharing AR photos and videos, letting consumers and creators place 3D and 4D animated objects into real-world scenes.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyImpact & Social GoodSocial

Dana Loberg(Founder & CEO)Dana LoberSahin Boydas

Co-investorsBetaworksGGV CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Quake Capitalxfactor venturesBeresford Ventures+1 more

NutriCalnutrical.coinDec 2022✓ verified

NutriCal provides a cloud-based software platform for food safety compliance, nutrition analysis, and food labeling to food businesses in the GCC region.

FoodTechHealthtechSaaSDubai, AE

Soniya Ashar(Founder)in

OhmConnectohmconnect.comJan 2014✓ verified

OhmConnect engages members to shift their electricity usage toward cleaner and cheaper times, helping them save money while supporting grid stability and renewable energy integration.

ConsumerEnergyIoTSaaSOakland, US

Matt Duesterberg(Founder)inCurtis Tongue

Co-investorsAspect VenturesChamaeleonCity LightFloodgateOwl Capital

Popsapopsa.comin𝕏Dec 2016✓ verified

Popsa is a mobile and web platform that lets people turn photos from their camera rolls into physical keepsakes such as photo books, prints, calendars, and photo boxes, using AI-assisted layout and curation tools.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLondon, GB

Liam Houghton(Co-founder)inTom Cohen(Co-founder)

Co-investorsGresham House VenturesPembroke VCToctopus investments

Publishizerpublishizer.comin𝕏Jul 2015✓ verified

Publishizer is a crowdpublishing platform that helps authors validate their book ideas, build reader lists, and secure publishing deals through pre-sales campaigns.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSocialAmsterdam, NL

Bethany Marshall(Co-founder, CEO)inGuy VincentinLee ConstantineinMartin BrochhausDr. Baucom(Head of Publisher Relations)

Co-investorsRockstartArches Capital

Qunomedicalqunomedical.comin𝕏Feb 2017✓ verified

Qunomedical helps patients find and access fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization, matching them with reproductive medicine doctors and assigning a personal Patient Manager to guide them from planning through post-treatment.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMarketplaces

Dr. Sophie Chung(Founder)inGero Graf

Co-investorsKima VenturesCalm/Storm VCDvH VenturesKnockout CapitalMS&AD VenturesVU Venture Partners+2 more

Resti Inc.resti.cloudJun 2026✓ verified

Resti is a restaurant management platform that automates payroll based on actual hours worked, assigns task checklists with photo verification, reconciles supplier invoices, aggregates guest reviews from 2GIS and Yandex with AI analysis, and handles staff onboarding and training.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Adilet ZakiyevDaniyar Nurmukhamet

Sahlgetsahl.ioin𝕏Oct 2024✓ verified

Sahl monitors compliance controls and risk posture across multiple frameworks in real time, enabling teams to approve decisions without manual spreadsheet management.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS

Ayesha Manshain

Co-investorsSanabil Investments

Solsenergysolsenergy.cominDec 2018✓ verified

SOLS Energy is a residential solar company that designs and installs solar PV systems for homes across Malaysia, and runs off-grid solar and job-training programmes for Orang Asli and other low-income Indigenous communities.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyImpact & Social GoodMalaysia, MY

TR (Raj) Ridvan SinghinTR Raj SinghRaj Ridvan Singh(Founder-CEO)inDanutcha SinghHakim AlbasrawyinJaran Walia

Co-investorsPETRONAS Ventures

Spotwise, Inc.spotwise.aiinNov 2025✓ verified

Spotwise builds an agentic platform for commercial radio broadcasters that turns on-air ad signals into sales actions—identifying buyers, drafting pitches, and updating the pipeline for sellers to review.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSales Tech

Rendijs LevicsRoberts Ernests Levics(Founder)inRaimonds Korzenevskis(Founder)in

Co-investorsBADideas.fund

Tallyfytallyfy.comin𝕏Oct 2019✓ verified

Tallyfy is a workflow and process management platform that helps teams document, run, and track repeatable business processes and tasks to reduce time spent chasing status updates.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSt. Louis, US

Amit Kothari(Co-founder and CEO)Pravina Pindoria(Co-founder & COO)inAmit K.(Founder)in

Co-investorsMissouri Technology Corporation

Text'n Pay Metextnpayme.cominFeb 2023✓ verified

Text'nPayMe is a B2B fintech company offering embedded payment solutions, including a payment keyboard SDK and payment gateway hub, for banks, fintechs, telecoms, and online retailers.

Developer ToolsFintechSaaS

Anna GrigoryaninArthur Karapetianin

Ticketrevticketrev.com𝕏May 2021✓ verified

TicketRev is a ticketing platform for sports and entertainment that aims to make event ticketing more transparent and user-friendly.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSports Tech

Jason Shatsky(CEO & Co-Founder)Jabari Browne(CTO & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsGROOVE CAPITALSoma CapitalTechstars

Timelytimelyapp.comin𝕏May 2016✓ verified

Timely offers automatic time tracking software with a Microsoft Teams integration that captures time spent on meetings, calls, shared documents, and team communications.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSOslo, NO

Mathias Mikkelsen

Co-investorsConcentricInvestinorSNÖ Ventures

Twinn Healthtwinn.healthOct 2021✓ verified

Twinn Health provides preventive whole-body MRI infrastructure, offering AI-structured reporting and longitudinal health data for imaging providers and wellness clinics, plus expert MRI interpretation support for individuals.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechLongevity

Wareed Alenaini

Co-investorsWa'ed Ventures

Vault Dragonvaultdragon.cominSep 2014✓ verified

Vault Dragon builds electronic medical record (EMR), hospital information system (HIS), and healthcare data software for clinics and healthcare providers, with plans for a medical supplies marketplace and AI-driven predictive analytics.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechPropTechSaaSSingapore, SG

Ching-Tse Tseng(Founder-CEO)inTseng Ching-Tse(Founder)Vishesh MittalinShashi Bhaskar(COO)

Co-investorsGolden Gate VenturesJungle Ventures

Vision Spacevisionspace.co.krinSep 2024✓ verified

VisionSpace develops digital twin simulation software for logistics, manufacturing, and EV battery recycling operations.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSeoul, KR

Won Seok Choi

Volt14 Solutionsvolt14.cominSep 2019✓ verified

Volt14 Solutions develops silicon-majority anode materials that replace conventional graphite anodes in lithium-ion battery cells, aiming to increase energy density and lower cost while remaining compatible with existing cell manufacturing infrastructure.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsSaaSSingapore, SG

Animesh Jhar(Cofounder)inAdam Haldar(Cofounder)inAnimesh JhainArindam Haldar

Co-investorsBeyond Next VenturesCocoon CapitalEntrepreneur FirstSupermorpheusBlume Ventures

Waygoappwaygoapp.com𝕏✓ verified

Waygo is a mobile app that translates Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters into English using optical character recognition and machine translation, designed for expats, tourists, and business travelers.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerTravel & HospitalityProvidence, US

RyanKevinHuan-Yu

Co-investorsSuper Ventures

WhoAPIwhoapi.comin𝕏Nov 2012✓ verified

WhoAPI provides domain information and WHOIS data APIs for developers, freelancers, and enterprises to query and verify domain ownership and registration details.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaSMountain View, US

Edi BudimilicinGoran Duskic

Wideowideo.coin𝕏Feb 2013✓ verified

Wideo is an online platform that enables businesses, startups, and individuals to create animated videos and presentations using templates and automation tools without requiring professional video editing skills.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSSocialSilicon Valley, US

Agu De MarcoCacho SabreNico OrellanaAgua De Marco(Co-founder & CEO)Agustín Esperón(Co-Founder & Head of UX / Design)inFernando Sabre(Co-Founder & COO)in

Widgera, Inc.widgera.comDec 2024✓ verified

Widgera builds Adaptive OS, an AI-native infrastructure layer that uses AI agents to build software and manage customer interactions for organizations across retail, automotive, hospitality, real estate, and services.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Demetre Mildiani(Founder)in

worq co-working spaceworq.spaceinApr 2016✓ verified

WORQ operates coworking spaces across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, providing office facilities and community environments for startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkPropTechKuala Lumpur, MY

Andrew Yeow(Chief Financial Officer & Strategist)inStephanie Ping(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsCradle FundJungle VenturesAlpha Startups Pre-Accelerator

㈱KURASERUkuraseru.co.jpApr 2018

KURASERU develops software and digital transformation (DX) services for Japan's elderly-care industry, aiming to reduce the operational burden on care workers through technology.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSKobe, JP

Daiki Kawahara(Representative Director (CEO))Itaru Inaho(Founder)in

Co-investorsDBJ Capital

㈱Shippioshippio.ioin𝕏Apr 2017

Shippio operates as a digital freight forwarder in Japan, offering cloud software and international logistics (forwarding) operations to shippers and logistics providers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTokyo, JP

Takanori Sato(Founder)inTakashi TsuchiyaTsuyoshi Niwain

Co-investorsCoral CapitalDBJ CapitalDelight VenturesDnx VenturesGlobis Capital PartnersNew Commerce Ventures+8 more

&Volumenvolume.cominMar 2025

&Volume builds risk-management infrastructure for digital asset holders and managers.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech

Andrei GorshkovinIlia Kraev(Founder)inNick OynoyanVasily Kolevatov

10k ScienceJun 2024
15Five15five.comin𝕏Dec 2012

15Five provides a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses track employee engagement, performance, and retention through tools like performance reviews, goal tracking, and AI-powered manager coaching.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

David Hassell(Executive Officer, Director)inShane Metcalf(Director)inNazar Ivanivin

BoardBrent Hill(Director)inMatthew Cowan(Director)in

Co-investorsChaifetz GroupConnetic VenturesConvergeEdison PartnersGray Line PartnersGutbrain Ventures+9 more

21Market21market.krApr 2022

21Market operates a marketplace for refurbished and used mobile phones in South Korea, using AI-powered inspection systems to verify device condition and performance.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyConsumerMarketplacesRetail TechSeoul, KR

park youngjun

Co-investorsKakao Ventures

3Dlook3dlook.mein𝕏Jun 2018

FitXpress uses AI-powered computer vision to estimate body weight from images, enabling verification of self-reported data for BMI calculations in healthcare and wellness applications.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechMedical Devices

Alex ArapovIvan MakeevinVadim Rogovskiyin

Co-investors500 Emerging EuropeAlmaz Capital

410Labs410labs.cominJul 2011

A U.S. developer of email and messaging cleanup tools.

Developer Tools

David Troy

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How many investments has 500 Global made?
500 Global has 2,166 tracked investments, 66 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 125 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does 500 Global invest at?
500 Global invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is 500 Global's typical check size?
500 Global typically writes checks of $150K.
What sectors does 500 Global focus on?
500 Global focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, FemTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
Where is 500 Global located?
500 Global is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does 500 Global lead rounds?
Yes, 500 Global leads investment rounds.
Who does 500 Global co-invest with?
500 Global most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Techstars, FundersClub, among 1,513 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 109

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Golden Gate Ventures

Golden Gate Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested in founders across Southeast Asia since 2011.

$473K – $60M
Kapor Capital

Kapor Capital is an Oakland-based venture fund that invests in seed-stage technology companies in education, health, and consumer finance sectors. The firm focuses on companies that create both economic and social value.

$100K – $1M
Better Tomorrow Ventures

Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV) is an early-stage venture firm focused on fintech startups, run by experienced operators who provide hands-on support beyond capital.

$500K – $4M
Graph Ventures

Graph Ventures is a venture capital firm founded and run by investors who have backed and built dozens of VC-backed companies over more than a decade, offering founders fundraising connections, scaling advice, and network access.

$5K – $5M
FJ Labs

FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.

$100K – $3M
Kleiner Perkins

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.

$500K – $15M
Bullpen Capital

Bullpen Capital is an early-stage venture firm that has funded over 100 companies, focusing on businesses that have found product-market fit but are overlooked by other investors.

$2M – $4M
TSVC

TSV Capital (TSVC), formerly TEEC Angel Fund, is a Silicon Valley seed-stage venture firm that backs technical founders at the earliest stages, having invested in over 200 early-stage companies.

$1M
97 more co-investors

Peak XV PartnersFounders FundMenlo VenturesResolute VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalAppWorks VenturesFounder CollectiveAntlerMS&AD VenturesNewtopia VCWollef VenturesAfore CapitalPICUS CAPITALScrum VenturesMonk's Hill VenturesInovia CapitalStandard CapitalOne Way VenturesLong Journey VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalVibe CapitalStructure CapitalLearn CapitalBread And Butter Ventures, LlcOne Planet GroupCarao VenturesPlus VCIntudo Ventures1982 VenturesCanaan PartnersSOSVSoma CapitalKindred VenturesBlackbird VenturesLocus VenturesBECO CapitalQuona CapitalCorrelation VenturesBlume VenturesAirTree VenturesBEENEXTAt One VenturesUrban InnovationAmplifica CapitalMC CapitalSusa VenturesNexus Venture PartnersHustle FundSpider CapitalVoyager CapitalSAV (Scale Asia Ventures)Champion Hill VenturesMain Sequence VenturesIlluminate FinancialNew Stack VenturesInspiration VenturesLatin LeapPractical Venture CapitalQueensBridge Venture PartnersBitkraft Esports VenturesCausalOutlander VCPeakCP VenturesS28 CapitalRubicon Venture CapitalPresight CapitalVenture HighwayLCXForum VenturesModerne VenturesBasecamp FundFlint CapitalIterative Instinct CapitalTNT VenturesBoost Capital PartnersTensility Venture PartnersCerulean VenturesHarmonix Music SystemsSpring CapitalDux CapitalRumbo VenturesFalconsImpacta Latam VCMountain Group CapitalPalo Santo VCInnogen Capital VenturesThompson Street Capital PartnersBass InvestmentOakseed VenturesDevelopment Partners InternationalOryx FundArzan VCOneValley VenturesVentoCOREangelsStartUp Health

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