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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Germany
  • Japan
  • Singapore
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Fintech
  • Software
  • B2C
  • AI
  • E-Commerce
About
500 Startups is renowned for its global reach and robust support infrastructure, helping early-stage companies scale quickly across borders. The firm invests in high-potential tech startups, leveraging its global network of mentors, partners, and investors. 500 Startups provides capital, accelerator programs, and tailored mentorship to enable founders to successfully scale their businesses and achieve rapid international growth.
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$25K
Max check size
$20M
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Investment Thesis

500 Startups invests globally in seed and early-stage companies across a range of technology sectors. The firm focuses on scalable solutions and diverse founder networks, aiming to accelerate startups with global potential.
Lead investor
Co Invest
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Manager's Experience

Extensive experience in global seed and early-stage investments, with a focus on scaling diverse tech startups across multiple verticals including fintech, SaaS, and e-commerce.

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Team

Khailee Ng – Managing Partner

Chrissy Hu – Director of Strategic Development

Subash Aruljoethy – Associate Director of Strategic Development

Suzi Khizari – Executive Assistant

Christine Tsai – Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner

Courtney Powell – Chief Operating Officer

Bedy Yang – Managing Partner

Paul Yoo – Chief Financial Officer & Managing Partner

Santiago Zavala – Managing Partner

Tony Wang – Managing Partner

Tim Chae – Managing Partner

Brinda Dutta – General Counsel

Mel Fauzi – Executive Assistant

Anna Heng – Lead of Group Strategy

Mei Chel Tan – Partner

Jordan Sawadogo – Associate

Grace Tsou – Chief of Staff

Clayton Bryan – Partner

Shawn Chu – Principal

Austin Lee – Analyst

Leonard Lee – Head of Accelerator Operations

Ella Shukhova – Program Manager

Srishti Kawatra – Associate

Yiran Sun – Principal

Global Accelerator Fund

Lucia Perttula – Director of Market Launch

Carrie Liauw – Executive Director

Misaki Majima – Japan Program Manager

Poh Soon Tew – Global Senior Program Manager

Katrin Zlobina – Global Program Manager

Yileen Koh – Director of Ecosystem Engagement

Rosa Cai – Program Manager (Canada)

Felicia Chia – Global Marketing Manager

Nicholas Davison – Director of Market Strategy

Samuel Goldstone – MENA Market Strategy Lead

Karen Rahme – Senior Associate

Jeff Matsuda – Country Head (Japan)

Alexandra Boffa-Taylor – Senior Investor Relations Associate

Atika French – Associate Director of Capital Formation

Vishal Harnal – Managing Partner

Cynthia Chin – Executive Assistant

Kristen Cooper – Senior Learning Experience Designer (VC Education Programs)

Chris Ferguson – Education Operations

Paulina Szyrmer – Head of Global Education

Arianne Dilts – Operations Director

Sara Hill – Director of Operations

Halina Jael – Senior Counsel (APAC)

Liane Kivela – Legal Operations Associate

Nicole Jeong – Legal Operations Associate

Christine Chan – Counsel

Kaavya Gowda – Associate Counsel (Accelerator and Portfolio Operations)

Sarah Binti Wan Norman – Associate Counsel (Portfolio Operations)

Ashlyn Myers – Associate Counsel (Accelerator and Portfolio Operations)

Sheila Reyna Flores – Senior Financial Analyst

Noemi Vera – Accountant

Lyndy Lien – Assistant Controller

Bo Sangosanya – Fund Controller

Nico Gamboa – Fund Controller

Donna Cunanan – Senior Finance Manager

Ai Lin Ng – Controller (Global Operations)

Ana Uribe – Accounting Manager

James Wu – Finance Director

Jake Clawson – Director of Fund Accounting

Marcela Olivares – Fund Accountant

Alicia Ho – Fund Accountant

Daniela Malagon Alonso – Fund Accountant

Steph Cobos – HR Specialist

Karen Villanueva – HR Generalist

Monique Arnold – Director of People Operations

Eileen Liew – Senior Manager

Liam Digan – Head of Talent

Carmen Hoong – Senior Investment Data Analyst

Jamie Soo – Data Strategist

Juin Shern Tong – Investment Data Analyst

Alaa Ibrahim – Executive Assistant

Charlie O'Dell – Executive Assistant

Emily Lozano – Executive Assistant

Emma Kelly – Marketing Specialist (VC Education Programs)

Minnie Ang – Creative Designer (Brand)

Miranda Gahagan – Senior Events Associate

Emily Printz – Senior Manager (Global Marketing Operations)

Samantha Kiel – Director of Brand Experience

Ramasworupha Nair – Analyst (Growth Investments)

Shahril Ibrahim – Partner

Cheryl Lee – Principal

Blaire Shin – Principal

Min Kim – General Partner

Justin Koo – Senior Associate

Hyuk Hyun Kwon – Investment Associate

Joohyun Song – TIPS Manager (Analyst)

Hongseok Yoo – Director (Korea)

Hyunsik Kim – Investment Associate

Perth Krungkraipetch – Investment Manager

Krating Poonpol – Partner

Moo Natavudh Pungcharoenpong – Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert – Partner

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul – Senior Investment Manager

Ben Chandrema – Investment Manager

Juan Mercado – Product Manager

Paúl Cabrera – Tech Lead

Ignacio Collantes – Fullstack Developer

Mareme Dieng – Partner (Africa)

Alaa Murabit – Global Head of Climate Investment and Strategy

Christina Myers – Chief of Staff & Director of Sustainable Growth

Joanna Goh – Counsel

Kevin Chandra – Associate Director of Investments

Arief Johan – Manager (Community & Communications)

Suraya Abu Bakar – Executive Assistant

Seow Ling Chan – Office Manager

Mohammad Khdair – Portfolio Manager

Abdulrahman AlJiffry – Partner

Amal Binjurays – Accelerator Manager

Reem Khamis – Investment Associate

Amal Enan – Partner

Amal Dokhan – Managing Partner (MENA)

Daif Alrajhi – Head of MENA Accelerator Program

Fahad Alharbi – Program Associate

Amjad Ahmad – Managing Partner

Mostafa Salem – Portfolio Manager (MENA)

Andrea Noujeim – Associate Counsel (Investments & Portfolio)

René Lomelí – Partner

Didier Quiroz – Partner

Regina Zurutuza – Partner

Damaris Mendoza – Partner

Daniela Pérez Barrón – Community Manager

Cecilia Ezquerro – Portfolio Director

Pedro Vieira – Partner

Oksana Vodonos – Associate

Anna Saltykova – Portfolio Manager

Carolina Acosta Tovany – Data Engineer

Portfolio

Canva

Credit Karma

Grab

Talkdesk

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