500 Startups
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Also known as 500 KIMCHI MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC · 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.
Investment thesis
500 Global positions itself as one of the world's most active venture capital firms, supporting founders across the full lifecycle from idea to IPO. It invests in fast-growing technology companies globally and builds hyper-local and global communities linking founders and investors. Alongside direct investment, the firm operates founder programs, investor education, and strategic partnership initiatives, and provides portfolio companies with centralized tools and resources through its FounderHub platform. Its stated belief is in universal innovation aimed at uplifting people and economies worldwide through entrepreneurship.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 5, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 48 of 52 portfolio companiesSaaS ×22Enterprise Software ×16Marketing Tech ×11AI & Machine Learning ×10Consumer ×9Fintech ×8Marketplaces ×8E-commerce ×5
HQs:United States×26Mexico×3Egypt×2South Korea×2Canada×1Nigeria×1
Investments · 52 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path1Huddle 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 LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechNewark, US
Sam Caucci(Founder & CEO)
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)in
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
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
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
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)Shane Metcalf(Director)
BoardBrent Hill(Director)Matthew Cowan(Director)
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 EconomyMarketplacesRetail TechSeoul, KR
99.co operates a property marketplace for Southeast Asia, helping home seekers discover residential properties and simplifying the property transaction process.
MarketplacesPropTechSingapore, SG
Darius Cheung(Co-founder, Group CEO, CEO Indonesia)Yan Phun(Co-founder)Conor McLaughlin(Co-founder)
A podcast covering mobile growth, user acquisition strategies, monetization tactics, and trends in advertising technology for app developers and marketers.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
Chipper Cash provides a mobile platform that enables Africans to send money internationally to bank and mobile money accounts across 21+ African countries, plus payment cards and fractional stock investing.
Fintech
Ham Serunjogi(Founder & CEO)in
Easyship provides shipping and logistics solutions for eCommerce stores, enterprise shippers, platforms, and crowdfunding projects, offering discounted multi-carrier shipping rates, label generation, international shipment handling, and fulfillment services.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Ematic Solutions is a digital marketing consultancy that helps companies adopt and implement marketing technologies and end-to-end services.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Headout operates a global marketplace that connects travelers with local experiences, activities, and attractions across multiple countries.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityNew York, US
Varun Khona(CEO)Suren Sultania(COO)Rachit Watts(CTO)Vikram Jit Singh(Executive Officer, Director)
GuruHotel is an AI-powered website builder and direct booking platform for hotels that automates reservation management and integrates real-time inventory.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSTravel & HospitalityMexico City, MX
Jorge Flores Acevedo(Founder)inJosue Gio 🔥(Founder)inStiven Martinez(Founder)in
Halolife operates an online marketplace where users can search for and compare funeral and cremation providers by price and customer reviews, with personalized matching to help families find services suited to their needs and location.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Jake Beyer(Founder/CEO (YC S15))in
Addresses financial inclusion across emerging markets.
Metadata builds a Marketing OS (operating system) for B2B marketers to automate manual and repetitive marketing tasks.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Yan Manevich(Executive Officer, Director)Gil Allouche(Executive Officer, Director)Bobby Lent(Director)
MixRank provides workforce intelligence and company risk analysis data for investors and recruiters, offering access to employee and personnel records across 45 million companies with API, flat-file, and database delivery options.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechToronto, CA
Scott Milliken(Founder/CEO)in
MobileAction provides data-driven tools for automating and optimizing mobile app marketing campaigns across the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, serving app developers and publishers seeking to improve user acquisition and app visibility.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Platzi offers online courses on user research methods and techniques, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, for individuals seeking to master UX research practices.
CybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Freddy Vega(Founder/CEO)inChristian Van Der Henst(Executive Officer, Director)Rodolfo Gonzalez(Director)
Plerk provides virtual benefit cards that let companies allocate budgets for employee perks, allowing workers to choose from merchant options while maintaining centralized billing and spending controls across distributed teams.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSGuadalajara, MX
Miguel Medina(Founder)inAngel Arias(Founder)inAntonio Martinez Quintero(Founder)in
SendGrid provides email delivery and marketing infrastructure via APIs and SMTP services for developers and marketers to send emails at scale.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsMarketing TechSaaSDenver, US
Yancey Spruill(Executive Officer)Mark Solon(Director)Sameer Dholakia(Executive Officer, Director)Warren Adelman(Director)Michael Tognetti(Executive Officer)
BoardRyan McIntyre(Director)
Siren is a data search and intelligence platform that connects disparate data sources and enables advanced queries on billions of records for national security, law enforcement, and corporate fraud investigations.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
SpotHero is a parking reservation app that helps drivers find and book affordable parking at garages, lots, and valet services across North American cities.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationChicago, US
Mark Lawrence(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)Larry Kiss(Co-Founder, Chief Architect Officer)Samuel Guren(Director)Sam Yagan(Director)Michael Gamson(Director)
Springboard is an online learning platform offering career-focused courses in fields like software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and UX design, with personalized mentor and career coaching support.
EdTech
Transcriptic operates a platform that lets researchers conduct experiments using remote robotic laboratory equipment, integrated through a web-based interface that connects instruments and automation for drug discovery and biotech research.
BiotechHealthtechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Max Hodak(Founder/CEO)in
Between is a private mobile app designed for couples to communicate, share photos and videos, track special moments and anniversaries, and coordinate schedules together in an intimate, secure space.
ConsumerSocial
Vouch provides directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance designed for venture-backed companies navigating investor disputes, wrongful termination claims, and governance challenges.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Sam Hodges(Founder/CEO)inTravis Hedge(Founder)inNicholas Shalek(Director)Meyer Malka(Director)Kellyn Wulff(Executive Officer)Igor Cerc(Director)
OpenSponsorship operates a digital marketplace that connects professional athletes with brands seeking authentic sponsorship partnerships.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplacesSports Tech
Ishveen Jolly(CEO)Ron Nesbitt(Co-founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 500 Startups invest at?
- 500 Startups invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is 500 Startups's typical check size?
- 500 Startups typically writes checks of $10K – $250K.
- What sectors does 500 Startups focus on?
- 500 Startups focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, FemTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is 500 Startups located?
- 500 Startups is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does 500 Startups lead rounds?
- Yes, 500 Startups leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamHow Should Entrepreneurs Select The Best Possible VC? | Venture Bytes | Bedy Yang 500 Startups - YouTube
Professor Claudia Zeisberger · Bedy Yang
Corporate Venturing Insider #9: Bedy Yang @ 500 Startups, interview by Nicolas Sauvage - YouTube
500 Global · Bedy Yang
Keynote: Khailee Ng, Managing Partner, 500 Startups - YouTube
ADB SEADS · Khailee Ng
Do's And Don'ts of VC Fundraising | Bedy Yang - 500 Startups | Prof Claudia Zeisberger - YouTube
Professor Claudia Zeisberger · Bedy Yang
What I've Learned From Investing in 500 Companies - Khailee Ng, 500 Startups - Wild Digital SEA 2019 - YouTube
Wild Digital · Khailee Ng
[PreMoney SF 2017] Bedy Yang: "500 Startups Wrap-up" - YouTube
500 Global · Bedy Yang
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Co-investors · 108
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