500 Startups

Q: When was 500 Startups last fund created?

500 Startups last fund was created/launched in 2010-12-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2022

AUM

$2 300 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

500 Global is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The firm is led by a diverse team of professionals, including Tim Chae, who has expanded the firm's presence in Korea. With a team of over 140 members across 15 countries, 500 Global is known for its extensive network and commitment to supporting globally ambitious founders.

The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including fintech, SaaS, consumer services, e-commerce, and media. It focuses on early-stage investments, typically ranging from $100k to $5 million, and operates across various geographies such as the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. 500 Global manages over $2.3 billion in assets under management and is a registered investment adviser.

Notable investments by 500 Global include companies like Carevision - decision/risk analysis, Kami - movies, music and entertainment, Amity Robotics - other hardware, Playabl - entertainment software, and Zavu - communication software.

Industry

TravelTech HealthTech AdTech Digital Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Robotics Software Technology Music SaaS Security

500 Startups Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
500 Startups Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$2300 M	December 2010

Contacts

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Khailee Ng Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Christine Tsai Founding Partner

Founding Partner

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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 Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 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 TravelTech, HealthTech, AdTech, Digital, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Robotics, Software, Technology, Music, SaaS, Security.

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 Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B.

What is the usual amount of 500 Startups investment?

500 Startups usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 500 Startups?

500 Startups has around $2 300m 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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