PE/VC investors
Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) investors are the catalysts of innovation and growth in the business world. PE firms primarily target established companies, seeking to optimize operations and unlock value through strategic investments and management expertise. They focus on long-term growth and profitability, often preparing businesses for a future sale or IPO. VC investors, by contrast, are the adventurers of finance, injecting capital into high-potential startups and early-stage companies. They embrace risk for the possibility of outsized returns, often becoming invaluable advisors. Both investor types not only bring capital but also strategic guidance, industry connections, and market insights, propelling their portfolio companies towards success.
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50 Partners
50 Partners is a leading startup accelerator in France. Cofounded by 50 successful Tech entrepreneurs (BlaBlaCar, Showroomprivee, Le Bon Coin, …), the program provides a few selected startups with high quality mentoring, financing, international connections, networking and office space in central Paris. 50 Partners is a dedicated ecosystem for innovative tech projects, where entrepreneurs, VCs, corporates and industry experts are committed to help startups succeed
500 Istanbul
500 Istanbul is an early-stage VC fund focused on defensible technology companies created by Turkish and Southeast European teams. The fund’s mission is to back seed-stage technology companies targeting sizeable markets and help them scale globally.
500 Istanbul will be the first institutional investor, will continue to invest and provide intangible support, through the 500 Global network, in terms of business development, team growth, and international expansion.
500 LGBT Syndicate
We’re excited to announce the 500 LGBT syndicate. We’re very passionate about is getting more LGBT folks on both sides of the table, and launching this syndicate will help us fund more great founders, while also encouraging people in the LGBT community to participate as angel syndicate backers. We already have some amazing LGBT-run companies in our portfolio, like Dattch, Hornet, and Whim. We can’t wait to support even more.
500 Mena
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.
500 Startups
500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. It is one of the most active venture capital firms in the world.<br />
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Since its inception in Silicon Valley, 500 Startups has invested in over 2,200 companies via its 4 global funds and 15 thematic funds dedicated to either specific geographic markets or verticals. Its 100+ team members are located in 20 countries around the world in order to support the 500 Startups global portfolio of investments which spans more than 74 countries.<br />
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Notable 500 portfolio companies include: Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), Credit Karma, SendGrid (acquired by Twilio), Grab, GitLab (acquired by Microsoft), Bukalapak, Canva, Udemy, TalkDesk, Intercom, Ipsy, MakerBot (acquired by SSYS), Wildfire (acquired by Google), and Viki (acquired by Rakuten).
500 Startups Black and Latino Microfund
500 Startups is raising a $25 million dollar microfund to make early stage investments in Black and Latino founders. This fund will invest in ~100 companies and give Black and Latino founders the access to capital, networks, and expertise that they need to grow their businesses. The United States’ shifting demographics is a clear opportunity for investment. By 2044 people of color with be the majority in the US and Black and Latino consumers currently have a combined $2.5T in purchasing power.
500 Startups Vietnam
500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. It is one of the most active venture capital firms in the world.
Since its inception in Silicon Valley, 500 Startups has invested in over 2,300 companies via its 5 global funds and 15 thematic funds dedicated to either specific geographic markets or verticals. Its 100+ team members are located in 20 countries around the world in order to support the 500 Startups global portfolio of investments which spans more than 75 countries.
Notable investments in the 500 portfolio include Credit Karma, Twilio, Canva, Grab, Bukalapak, The RealReal, Talkdesk, Knotel, Udemy, and Ipsy.
Beyond providing seed capital, 500 supports startups via their Seed Accelerator Programs which emphasize digital marketing, customer acquisition, lean startup practices, and fundraising for pre-Seed companies. 500 Startups further contributes to the development of innovation ecosystems by supporting startups and investors through educational programs, events, conferences, and partnerships with corporations and governments around the world.
500 Tuktuks
500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems.
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We are one of the most active seed stage venture capital firms in the world.
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Since our inception in Silicon Valley, 500 Startups has invested in over 2,000 companies via our 4 global funds and 14 microfunds dedicated to either specific geographic markets or verticals. Our 100+ team members are located in multiple locations worldwide, with 500 Startups’ global portfolio of investments spanning over 60 countries.
50k Ventures
We are a venture that invests in early stage disruptive startups and we look to equip these startups with the resources required to continually change the game and disrupt their industry. We bring together angel investors, accomplished industry leaders, and domain experts to provide funding, go to market support and strategic advisory to these early stage startups. We invest between $50K-$250K USD and are constantly looking for companies with technology-driven solutions for consumer problem.
54 Ventures
54 Ventures is a firm focused on investing in high-impact tech startups in Latin America. Its team helps companies scale, define and develop a successful strategy for their regional and international expansion. It also provides access to a wealth of intellectual, network and financial capital. 54 Ventures invest in several types of verticals.