Organization · Venture Capital
500 Global
500 Global is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm and seed accelerator that invests in technology startups worldwide. Founded in 2010, it manages $2.3 billion in assets and focuses on supporting globally ambitious founders across various sectors.
Overview
What 500 Global does
What 500 Global is
500 Global is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm and seed accelerator that invests in technology startups worldwide. Founded in 2010, it manages $2.3 billion in assets and focuses on supporting globally ambitious founders across various sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2010
- Approximate age
- About 16 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 1, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
500 Global as a funder
Investment thesis
500 Global invests in globally ambitious founders building fast-growing technology companies, focusing on sectors and markets where capital and opportunity are scarce. The firm aims to leverage its networks and resources to help startups achieve scalable growth and international reach.
Focus narrative
500 Global invests across various stages from pre-seed to pre-IPO, with a strong emphasis on technology companies. The firm has a global investment strategy that includes regions such as Latin America, Southeast Asia, Korea, and the Middle East. Their thematic focus includes sustainable innovation, addressing economic and environmental challenges through investments in clean energy, food systems, and climate resilience.
Value beyond capital
500 Global provides extensive support to its portfolio companies through mentorship, access to a global network, and resources tailored to help startups scale. The firm’s flagship accelerator offers structured support, including a seed investment and a curriculum focused on growth, design, data, fundraising, and distribution.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $150,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Growth Equity · Pre-IPO
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceFintechSaaS & Cloud SoftwareHealthcareClimate & SustainabilityConsumerCommerce & RetailEducationFood & AgricultureLogistics & Supply Chain
- Regions
- Global · North America · Latam · Southeast Asia · East Asia · Mena · Africa
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 2,900
- Recorded notable exits
- Canva, Credit Karma, GitLab, and Talkdesk
Portfolio context
500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders and more than 2,900 companies across 80+ countries. Notable portfolio companies include: Talkdesk: A cloud-based contact center software. Credit Karma: A personal finance company providing credit scores and reports. Canva: A graphic design platform. GitLab: A DevOps platform for software development. Intercom: A customer messaging platform.
Common questions
What to know about 500 Global
Upseed classifies 500 Global under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 1, 2026
Known limits
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