Venture capital firm

500 Global

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500 Global is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm and startup accelerator that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. Founded in 2010 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai, the firm pioneered a "diversified" investment thesis, often referred to as a high-volume seed strategy, to de-risk early-stage venture investing. In September 2021, the firm rebranded from "500 Startups" to "500 Global" to reflect its expansion into multi-stage investing, including Series A and growth-stage rounds. The firm is one of the world’s most active early-stage investors, having backed over 5,000 founders across 80+ countries. Its operations are structured around flagship global funds and regional-specific funds (e.g., Southeast Asia, MENA, LATAM), combined with a network of startup accelerators and ecosystem-building partnerships with governments and sovereign institutions.