500 Global

500 Global is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm and startup support platform formerly known as 500 Startups. It primarily backs early-stage companies and supports founders through accelerator programs, mentorship, community networks, and related services. Its activities span multiple countries and regions, with a focus on internet, software, fintech, and other high-growth sectors. In 2021, 500 Startups adopted the name 500 Global to reflect the broader international scope of its investment and founder-support activities. The exact scope of its activities varies by fund and regional program.

500 Global began operating in 2010 under the name 500 Startups, positioning itself as a venture capital and startup acceleration platform focused on early-stage companies. It has supported founders through investment funds, accelerator programs, mentor networks, and startup communities. As its investment activity and regional programs expanded beyond the United States, the organization changed its name to 500 Global in 2021. The rebranding reflected a shift from a single startup-program identity toward a broader global venture capital platform. In addition to direct investments, the firm participates in startup ecosystem development through regional funds and partnership programs. Because its activities are organized across different funds and programs, its exact sector focus, geographic coverage, and program structure can change over time.

• 2021

  Rebranded to 500 Global

  [1]500 Global official website500.co

  The organization changed its brand name from 500 Startups to 500 Global to reflect its global investment and entrepreneur support positioning.

• 2010

  500 Startups begins operations

  [1]500 Global official website500.co

  The organization was founded under the name 500 Startups and began investing in early-stage startups and providing entrepreneurial support.

Global early-stage venture capital and entrepreneur support platform

• Investment services

  Venture capital funds

  500 Global invests in early-stage and growth companies through multiple venture funds. The stage, sector focus, and geographic coverage depend on each fund's mandate.

• Startup support services

  Accelerator programs

  Its accelerator programs typically combine capital, mentorship, education, founder communities, and investor connections to support selected startups. Program structure and terms may vary by region.

• 2021

  500 Startups rebrands as 500 Global[1]500 Global official website500.co

  Other

  该机构将品牌名称从 500 Startups 调整为 500 Global，以突出其全球投资和创业者支持业务。

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