500 Startups
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2022
AUM
$2 700 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 27 September, 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 Startups Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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500 Startups Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$2300 M
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December 2010
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FAQs about 500 Startups
Is 500 Startups a venture capital or private equity firm?
500 Startups is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Where is 500 Startups located?
500 Startups is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was 500 Startups founded?
500 Startups was founded in 2022.
What sectors and industries does 500 Startups invest in?
500 Startups invests in companies and startups in Digital, Edtech, Other, Education, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech, MedTech, SaaS.
What is 500 Startups geographical focus of investments?
500 Startups invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
At what stages of companies and startups does 500 Startups typically invest in?
500 Startups invests in companies and startups at Series B.
What is the usual amount of 500 Startups investment?
500 Startups usually invests $5-10 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 500 Startups?
500 Startups has around $2 700m assets under management.
When was 500 Startups last fund created?
500 Startups last fund was created/launched in 2010-12-10
What are the contacts of 500 Startups?
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