500 Mena
General contacts
Investor type
PE / VC
Founded
2010
AUM
$2 700 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 17 March, 2025
Profile
500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth.
500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million.
Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.
Industry
500 Mena Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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500 Global Flagship Accelerator Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Education
E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Technology
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
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$5-10 m
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$2300 M
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January 2010
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FAQs about 500 Mena
Is 500 Mena a venture capital or private equity firm?
500 Mena is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $100+ m.
Where is 500 Mena located?
500 Mena is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was 500 Mena founded?
500 Mena was founded in 2010.
What sectors and industries does 500 Mena invest in?
500 Mena invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Business Services (B2B), Construction, Education, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Hardware, Healthcare Services, Industrial, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, SaaS, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, MedTech, HealthTech, HRTech, Blockchain/Crypto, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Technology.
What is 500 Mena geographical focus of investments?
500 Mena invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does 500 Mena typically invest in?
500 Mena invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of 500 Mena investment?
500 Mena usually invests $100+ m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 500 Mena?
500 Mena has around $2 700m assets under management.
When was 500 Mena last fund created?
500 Mena last fund was created/launched in 2010-01-01
What are the contacts of 500 Mena?
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