500 Global

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is an early-stage venture fund and seed accelerator founded in 2010 by Dave McClure. See contact routes.

About 500 Global

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is an early-stage venture fund and seed accelerator founded in 2010 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai, now managing approximately $2.3–2.7 billion in assets across over 80 countries. The firm invests early in founders building technology companies with global potential, focusing on sectors like fintech, AI, SaaS, e-commerce, health-tech, and enterprise software across the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. At the pre-seed and seed stages, 500 Global typically provides $150,000 for a 6% equity stake, often acting as a lead investor in these earliest phases. Notable portfolio companies include Canva, Udemy, Credit Karma, Twilio, and GrabTaxi (now Grab), with the firm backing more than 30 unicorns and 2,500+ startups. 500 Global distinguishes itself through a data-driven approach that prioritizes week-over-week growth metrics and scalable, tech-enabled business models over services. The firm also runs flagship programs like its accelerator and VC Unlocked to equip founders and emerging investors with global scaling tools, reflecting its point of view that underinvested markets w

500 Global at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type
Accelerator

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500 Global is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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