About
Christine Tsai is the CEO and Founding Partner of 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups), a global venture capital firm that has grown from a startup accelerator to a multi-stage investor with billions in assets under management. She co-founded the firm in 2010 and has led its growth, overseeing investments in thousands of companies across more than 80 countries. Her focus includes identifying and backing promising startups, championing diverse and underrepresented founders, and expanding global tech ecosystems. Prior to 500 Global, she held product marketing and operating roles at Google, working on products like AdSense, Analytics, YouTube APIs, and developer tools. She holds a B.A. in Cognitive Science from the University of California at Berkeley.
Portfolio
Investment activity
1 portfolio exit on record.
Portfolio by sector
Q&A
- What is Christine Tsai's primary investment focus by sector?
- Christine Tsai has shown a focus on the Business Software sector, with one investment and one exit in this area.
- Has Christine Tsai had any notable exits?
- Yes, Christine Tsai had an exit in June 2016 when portfolio company Binpress, an open-source project marketplace, was acquired by CodersClan.
- What is Christine Tsai's investment stage preference?
- Christine Tsai has participated in Seed stage investments, as evidenced by her investment in Binpress.
- When did Christine Tsai make her most recent investment?
- Christine Tsai made an investment in September 2013.
- Can you name a key company in Christine Tsai's portfolio?
- A key company in Christine Tsai's portfolio was Binpress, an open-source project marketplace.
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2010 |
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Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 6 |
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GitHub
| Top repos | dc-water-stress, christinetsai, oppia |
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