500 Global Team at 500 Global, San Francisco, California, United States — 500 Global is an early-stage venture fund. See sector focus and contact routes.
500 Global is an early-stage venture fund and seed accelerator founded in 2010 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai in Silicon Valley, now managing over $2.7 billion across 2,700+ startups in 81 countries. The firm invests primarily at the seed stage across technology sectors including fintech, e-commerce, software, and media, with a distinctive focus on emerging markets and entrepreneurs globally. Its Flagship Accelerator program typically offers a $150,000 investment for a 6% equity stake, though the firm also executes multi-stage investments. Notable portfolio companies include Canva, the design platform that went public, and Credit Karma, the financial services company. 500 Global distinguishes itself by empowering entrepreneurs in diverse, non-traditional markets rather than focusing solely on established tech hubs. The firm’s public stance emphasizes nurturing talent in emerging economies and adapting strategies to the evolving global startup landscape.
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