500 Startups
A seed fund & network of startup programs500 Startups
500 Startups is a global venture capital seed fund with a network of startup programs headquartered in Silicon Valley with over $350M in committed capital across 4 main funds and 13 micro funds. The 500 Seed Program emphasizes internet marketing and customer acquisition, design and user experience, and lean startup practices and metrics in San Francisco, Mountain View, and Mexico City. The 500 Series A Program delivers growth marketing and investment for post-seed and pre-Series A companies and runs in multiple locations globally. In addition to investments, we are passionate about helping build viable startup ecosystems around the world and run educational programs, events and conferences, and partnerships globally.
Podcasts
Ep057 - Rachael Neumann (Head of 500 Startups Australia) on rebuilding trust
Ep011 - Tristan Pollock (EIR and Venture Partner, 500 Startups) on funding, marketplaces and ViceTech
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Blog Posts
14th September, 2021
Cadana Is Building Modern Payroll for African Businesses and Workers
Amit Bhatti is a co-author. Nobody likes waiting for payday, but it can be a particularly tedious af...
8th September, 2021
Zipia Is Helping Unlock Digital Insurance Sales in Brazil
The U.S. insurtech market has been hot for years and momentum is picking up globally. That includes ...
7th September, 2021
Emerging Impact Is Bringing Decentralized Finance to Mobile Money Networks
Advanced economies offer plenty of opportunities to grow wealth in different ways. But nearly 2 bill...
3rd September, 2021
Momo Project Provides Tailored Nutrition for Pets
Most of us consider our pets a part of the family, and we are willing to spend money to keep them he...
25th August, 2021
CYBAVO Delivers Crypto Asset Management Solutions for Enterprises
Austin Lee is co-author. It’s increasingly clear that Wall Street and large corporate players are st...
20th August, 2021
What Founders Need to Know About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
It can be startling to behold the economic impact of disparities around diversity, equity and inclus...
11th August, 2021
How to B Corp for Startups
From Patagonia to Ben & Jerry’s, thousands of businesses globally have chosen to get certified as B ...
6th August, 2021
Raise is Building Africa’s Equity and Cap Table Platform
As technology startups emerge around the world, the need for the right tools and infrastructure to s...
4th August, 2021
Why Water Conservation and Innovation Matter for Startups
From wildfires raging across the drought stricken western U.S., to extreme floods in Europe and the ...
2nd August, 2021
Blocto Is Making Crypto and Blockchain Apps Accessible
From the NFT boom to Dogecoin’s rise, it’s clear the public is captivated by the world of crypto, es...