500 Global is a VC firm with $2.3 billion¹ in AUM investing in globally ambitious founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on the U.S. and global markets where innovation, capital, and ecosystems can propel startups and unlock long-term value.

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500 Global partners with governments, sovereign funds, development finance institutions, foundations, and international organizations to strengthen innovation ecosystems and support long-term, inclusive economic growth. Desde el 2012, 500 LatAm realiza inversiones en Latinoamérica hispanohablante. Conoce más sobre los términos de inversión y cómo aplicar. 500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.4 billion¹ in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.

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We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global is more than a venture investor in Southeast Asia — we are a long-term partner to the founders, institutions, and public-sector leaders shaping one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving technology ecosystems. 500 Global is founded and led by Christine Tsai as CEO, Courtney Powell as COO, and Paul Yoo as CFO. Vishal Harnal and Khailee Ng are both Global Managing Partners as well as Managing Partners for Southeast Asia. Saemin Ahn, Martin Cu, and Shahril Ibrahim are our Partners for Southeast Asia.

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PORTFOLIO COMPANIES DISPLAYED ON THIS PAGE INCLUDE CURRENT AND FORMER PORTFOLIO COMPANIES OF 500 DURIANS , L.P., 500 DURIANS II, L.P., AND 500 SOUTHEAST ASIA III, L.P. (COLLECTIVELY, “500 SEA FUNDS”) WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED, UNDERGONE AN INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING, OR ARE NO LONGER OPERATING OR HAVE CHANGED SECTOR, REGION OR TECHNOLOGY ... The 500 Global Scale Up Program in Egypt is a 7-week program designed to empower startups in Egypt at Pre-Series A or Series A stages. Together we’ll work to amplify market presence and scale your business through personalized mentorship, growth-focused frameworks that can help to expand customer base and streamline operations. You will also have access to 500 Global’s exclusive network of ...