Dave McClure

An entrepreneur and angel investor, best known as the founder of 500 Startups (now 500 Global).

Angel Investor Active San Francisco Bay Area, United States Est. 2010
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Dave McClure is an entrepreneur and angel investor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is widely recognized as the founder of 500 Startups (now 500 Global), a global seed accelerator and venture capital firm. He has a long history in Silicon Valley, working as a developer, entrepreneur, and investor for over 25 years. McClure has invested in hundreds of companies worldwide, including notable successes like Credit Karma, Twilio, and Intercom. He also founded Practical Venture Capital, a VC secondary firm.

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1 portfolio exit on record.

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Q&A

What is Dave McClure's primary investment focus by sector?
Dave McClure has invested in the Business Software sector, with one portfolio company in this area.
What is Dave McClure's primary investment focus by stage?
Dave McClure has primarily focused on Seed stage investments, with two such rounds recorded.
Can you name a notable exit for Dave McClure?
Dave McClure had an exit with Binpress in June 2016, when it was acquired by CodersClan.
Which company in Dave McClure's portfolio was acquired?
Binpress, an open-source project marketplace, which raised $1.05M, was acquired in June 2016.
What is the typical investment range for Dave McClure?
Dave McClure's investment range is between $900K and $1M.
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