500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.
We are a technology-based financial solution, where any company in the supply chain can obtain cash for its operations and disperse payments to suppliers from any location in less than 24 hours.
Fraud, bots and touts—people who purchase tickets from official dealers and resell them at higher prices—are some of the endemic problems that riddle the event ticketing market. Organizers and ticket selling services have tried to counter these problems with various methods and technologies. Governments have tried to regulate it. However, progress leaves much to desire. Ticket touting is said to be a multibillion dollar market, and online ticket fraud continues to rise year-over-year.
doc-doc is a HealthTech company that provides: A Digital-Insurance for patients that can Access in seconds to Top Medical Specialists, Psychologist, Nutritionists, Coaches, E-Pharmacy, and Exams; Wellness Benefits for Companies that want to see their employees healthier, happier, and productive; Saas for Hospitals, IPS (Small Hospitals) & Doctors that want to increase their revenue and optimize their operations; Primary-Care Services and Saas for Insurance Companies that want to reduce cost and increase retention of their patients
Ayenda Rooms is a rapidly growing hotel chain based in Medellín, Colombia, and it is recognized as the largest hotel chain in the country by the number of properties. Founded in 2015, Ayenda operates hotels in major Colombian cities including Barranquilla, Bogotá, Medellín, and Pereira. The company focuses on franchising small hotels to meet the essential needs of travelers, catering to individuals, families, and business travelers alike. Ayenda emphasizes quality and consistency in its offerings, supported by proprietary technology that manages various aspects of operations, such as hotel management software and pricing algorithms, enhancing the overall user experience.
doc-doc is a HealthTech company that provides: A Digital-Insurance for patients that can Access in seconds to Top Medical Specialists, Psychologist, Nutritionists, Coaches, E-Pharmacy, and Exams; Wellness Benefits for Companies that want to see their employees healthier, happier, and productive; Saas for Hospitals, IPS (Small Hospitals) & Doctors that want to increase their revenue and optimize their operations; Primary-Care Services and Saas for Insurance Companies that want to reduce cost and increase retention of their patients
Por medio de un software especializado en recolección y procesamiento de datos de llantas, Ruedata entrega resultados reales y tangibles de ahorro en uso de llantas, eficiencias en los costos de flotas de transporte de carga y pasajeros. Adicional mente se contribuye al medio ambiente minimizando el impacto al dejar de emitir toneladas de CO2.
VICO is a Colombian company that specializes in an online housing platform tailored for students. Founded in 2019, VICO offers services that facilitate the reservation of housing facilities and the rental of houses. The platform aims to assist students in finding shared accommodations, thereby simplifying the search process for suitable living arrangements.
Tourbitz is a Software as a Service (SaaS) for tour operators that helps them by providing them with tools to be more efficient and scale their business easily. Tourbitz provides them with a platform where they can upload their inventory and supplier's list, a booking system, and an API that helps them to connect directly to their website or to the leading travel agencies worldwide.
Ayenda Rooms is a rapidly growing hotel chain based in Medellín, Colombia, and it is recognized as the largest hotel chain in the country by the number of properties. Founded in 2015, Ayenda operates hotels in major Colombian cities including Barranquilla, Bogotá, Medellín, and Pereira. The company focuses on franchising small hotels to meet the essential needs of travelers, catering to individuals, families, and business travelers alike. Ayenda emphasizes quality and consistency in its offerings, supported by proprietary technology that manages various aspects of operations, such as hotel management software and pricing algorithms, enhancing the overall user experience.
Globalwork provides background check services. The company offers services, such as home interviews; background check, allows allows to improve the competitiveness; and psycho test, which allows the company to recruit right candidates. The company is based in Medellín, Colombia.
LoQueNecesito.co is an online platform based in Bogotá, Colombia, that facilitates the buying, selling, and renting of properties across the country. Founded in 2017, the company aims to enhance the home buying experience for middle and lower-class Latin Americans by employing digital processes, big data, and machine learning. In addition to real estate transactions, LoQueNecesito.co offers applications that support users in navigating the mortgage credit landscape, making the process more accessible and efficient.
Tranqui was born from the idea that financial planning should be accessible to all , without being forced to buy a product, regardless of the interest of financial institutions, without the technicalities or prices of the financial industry.
At Backstartup we want to reinvent the relationship of small businesses with their accounting and finances, and for this reason we've decided to reinvent the Accountant. Our SwaS, completely replaces the Accountant in Small Business, providing them with reports, taxes and financial statements month to month though our online platform. We eliminate manual tasks and human errors by using accounting automation bots and bank integrations and assign our customers a virtual administrative support team that accompanies them to guarantee a comprehensive service experience. We are pioneers in Latin America, where paper culture is highly entrenched, in moving traditional offline behaviors to a 100% online experience.
Sentisis is a Customer Experience platform based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in monitoring and analyzing brands in real-time across social networks. The company caters to clients in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Central America, focusing on interpreting text data, particularly from social media and customer experience interactions. Through its services, Sentisis helps organizations gain insights into consumer sentiment and improve their brand strategies.
FirstJob operates an online marketplace connecting students and young professionals with entry-level job opportunities in Latin America, specifically focusing on internships and first-time positions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with an additional office in Bogotá, Colombia, FirstJob provides large companies with access to verified talent through a comprehensive recruitment system that includes social recruitment strategies, employer branding, video interviews, and knowledge assessments. The platform reaches over 50,000 students and recent graduates per job posting and boasts a user base exceeding 100,000. With significant social media engagement, FirstJob has facilitated over USD 300,000 in transactions while gaining support from notable organizations such as Wayra Chile and 500 Startups Mexico.