500 Startups

A venture capital firm with $2.3 billion in AUM investing in globally ambitious founders building fast-growing technology companies.

Venture Capital Active San Francisco, United States Est. 2010
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
5
in our dataset
Rounds participated
5
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$2.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
B Round, A Round, Seed, Pre-Seed

About

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm that invests in founders with a global outlook building fast-growing startups. They focus on the U.S. and global markets where innovation, capital, and ecosystems can propel startups and unlock long-term value. 500 Global aims to make venture education, resources, networking, and venture capital accessible to regions with untapped potential, fostering communities of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and operators in over 80 countries.

Portfolio · 5

Fincheck
Chatbots for Financial Assistance
1 round Latest: 2017-02
Angel Sensor
Wearable Sensor for Health and Fitness
1 round $130K committed Latest: 2016-01
ByNext
Eco-friendly Cleaning Services
1 round $2.3M committed Latest: 2015-05
Blinq
App for Messaging Enhancement
1 round $100K committed Latest: 2014-11
udobu
Sports Fan Behavior Prediction Technology
1 round Latest: 2014-03

Investment activity

11 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software12
Retail Platforms4
Fintech & Insurtech3
Media & Entertainment Technologies3
Cyber Security2
Aerospace, Defense & HLS2
Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Undisclosed1

Q&A

What is 500 Startups' most recent exit?
500 Startups' most recent exit was RapidAPI, which was acquired by Nokia in November 2024.
What are some of 500 Startups' recent acquisitions?
In September 2022, 500 Startups saw two portfolio companies acquired: Mavens by Zynga and Market Beyond by Bright Data.
What are 500 Startups' preferred investment stages?
500 Startups primarily invests in Seed, Pre-Seed, A Round, and B Round stages.
What is the typical initial check size for 500 Startups?
500 Startups typically invests between $25,000 and $250,000 in its first check, with selective follow-on investments up to $1 million at Series A/B.
Which sectors does 500 Startups focus on for investments?
500 Startups shows a strong focus on Business Software, Retail Platforms, and Fintech & Insurtech, based on its portfolio companies.
Can you name some notable portfolio companies of 500 Startups?
Notable portfolio companies include Cyberwrite, which develops cyber insurance technologies, and Jones, which provides certificate of insurance tracking software.
How many exits has 500 Startups had in the Business Software sector?
500 Startups has had 8 exits in the Business Software sector.
When was 500 Startups founded and where is it headquartered?
500 Startups was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
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