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    500 Startups

    San Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2010

    500 Global, formerly 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator that focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies globally, particularly in underinvested, fast-growing, and high-value markets. Their strategy involves providing capital, mentorship, and resources to founders, often through accelerator programs, to foster innovation and unlock potential across diverse sectors and geographies.

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    Portfolio

    6

    Fund Size

    $2.3B

    Top Stage

    Series A

    Last 12 Mo

    0

    Stage Distribution

    Portfolio

    6 investments
    CompanyRoundAmountDate
    CarousellSeries C$85MMay 2018
    East Meet EastSeries A$4MApr 2018
    TraitySeries A$4.7MJul 2014
    Brilliant.orgSeedAug 2013
    Copper Cow CoffeeSeed
    User1stSeries A$5M

    Top Co-Investors

    Horizon Ventures1 shared
    EDBI1 shared
    Silverton Partners1 shared

    Last updated: 27 February 2026