500 Global
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2010
AUM
$2 700 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026
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.
Industry
500 Global Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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500 MENA, L.P.
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Technology
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Seed
Series A
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Middle East
Africa
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$5-10 m
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—
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January 2025
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500 LatAm Seed Fund IV, LP
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Venture Capital (VC)
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AI
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Seed
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South America
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$5-10 m
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—
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January 2024
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500 Southeast Asia III, L.P
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Technology
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Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
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Asia
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$5-10 m
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$143 M
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September 2023
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500 Global Flagship Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Technology
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$140 M
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September 2021
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500 LUCHADORES III
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Technology
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Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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—
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November 2019
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500 Startups Korea II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Technology
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Seed
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Asia
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$5-10 m
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—
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June 2019
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500 Startups Vietnam
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Venture Capital (VC)
|
Technology
|
Seed
|
Asia
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$5-10 m
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$14 M
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November 2018
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FAQs about 500 Global
Is 500 Global a venture capital or private equity firm?
500 Global is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is 500 Global located?
500 Global is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was 500 Global founded?
500 Global was founded in 2010.
What sectors and industries does 500 Global invest in?
500 Global invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Fashion/Beauty, Education, Consumer Products, E-commerce/Marketplace, SaaS, AI, Technology.
What is 500 Global geographical focus of investments?
500 Global invests in companies and startups in Africa, Middle East, Europe, South America, North America, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does 500 Global typically invest in?
500 Global invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of 500 Global investment?
500 Global usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 500 Global?
500 Global has around $2 700m assets under management.
When was 500 Global last fund created?
500 Global last fund was created/launched in 2025-01-23
What are the contacts of 500 Global?
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