Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Pleasant Hill, United States
Countries of investment
- Turkey
- Poland
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Ukraine
- Romania
- Bulgaria
- Slovenia
- Greece
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Croatia
- Bosnia
- Montenegro
- Albania
- Serbia
- North Macedonia
- USA
- United Kingdom
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Health Tech
- Fintech
- Biotechnology
- MarTech
- Sales
About
500 Startups is a global venture capital firm and startup accelerator that focuses on discovering and supporting talented entrepreneurs to build successful companies at scale. With a network of programs and investments in over 75 countries, 500 Startups provides capital, mentorship, and community.
500 Startups is a global venture capital firm and startup accelerator that focuses on discovering and supporting talented entrepreneurs to build successful companies at scale. With a network of programs and investments in over 75 countries, 500 Startups provides capital, mentorship, and community.
Investment Thesis
500 aims to help the talented entrepreneurs of the region in building explosive businesses. Their mission is to back defensible technology companies fueling talent arbitrage and help create global poTheyrhouses.
Manager's Experience
Top-tier fund specializing in early-stage technology investments across Turkey and the MENA region. Engaged in over 30 deals, with a notable focus on digital health and e-commerce sectors. Recognized for a hands-on, operator-led approach that prioritizes founder collaboration. Successfully exited 5 companies through acquisitions and 2 IPOs, demonstrating a robust track record in value creation.
500 Emerging Europe Contacts Information
Team
Enis Hulli
Erhan Erdogan