500 Labs

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.

Amjad Ahmad

General Partner

Chandini Ammineni

Partner

André Marcel Bally

Investor Relations Associate

Timothy Chae

Managing Partner

Amal Enan

Partner

Max Fram-Schwartz

Venture Partner

Christine Herron

Advisor

Twwo Pun Jaruthassanakul

Investment Associate

Yolanda Kim

Principal

Matt Lerner

Partner

Jon Li

Director, Investor Relations

Jasmine Liew

Investment Manager

Robert Neivert

Venture Partner

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

Krating Poonpol Ph.D

Partner

Ruangroj Poonpol

Venture Partner

Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Reena Sharma

Investor Relations Associate

Mike Sigal

Partner, FinTech

Sanjay Singhal

Partner, Canada

Tanya Soman

Venture Partner

Paulina Szyrmer

Head of Global Education

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Co-Founder, Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Paul Yoo

Chief Financial Officer

Past deals in Philippines

EMQ

Venture Round in 2018
Headquartered in Hong Kong, EMQ is a financial technology startup that is building a financial network across Asia with a focus on remittance. With a footprint across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, the company partners with financial institutions and other strategic partners in each country to enable and settle cross-border remittance via banks and various modes for top-up and cash pickup. The company received its Money Service Operator license from the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department in September 2014 and its Fund Transfer Operator license from Bank Indonesia in March 2017.

iPrice Group

Corporate Round in 2018
iPrice Group Sdn Bhd operates an e-commerce platform. The company offers electronics, clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jeweler, kids and toys, sports and outdoors, and home and living products. The company also provides products in various categories, such as kitchen and dining, cooling, women’s ethnic wear, skin care, men’s sneakers, strollers and carriers, makeup, backpacks, women’s dresses, accessories, food supplements, hair care, smartphones, LED, cases and covers, men’s shoes, gadgets, women’s heels, sport, fashion watches, travel, headphones, bedroom, casual, beauty and health, medical equipment, and cycling products. It serves clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kaodim Group

Series B in 2017
Kaodim Group is a leading service marketplace in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Established in 2014, the company operates platforms in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, connecting users with verified service professionals for a variety of tasks. The services offered include plumbing, electrical work, photography, personal training, and more, catering to needs in homes, events, health and fitness, automotive, and office settings. Through its mobile and web applications, Kaodim facilitates the hiring process by providing customized quotations, detailed service provider profiles, and user reviews, ensuring that customers can make informed decisions when selecting a service provider. By linking local communities with trustworthy professionals, Kaodim aims to enhance the overall service experience in the region.

Revolution

Series A in 2017
REVOLUTION is a collection of limited edition, pre-crafted properties, including pavilions and homes. The project unites more than 30 of the world’s pre-eminent architects, artists, and designers to create a series of prefabricated living spaces. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies and cost-efficient production systems, Revolution is democratizing high design and architecture by introducing designed spaces in exclusive collaboration with industry leaders.

SwipeRx

Series A in 2017
mClinica develops mobile platforms that strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain, generate data, improve patient adherence to medication, and build the capacity of the pharmacy workforce. Since 2017, mClinica has connected 150,000 pharmacy professionals and 40,000 pharmacies through a single digital channel. Their users reach approximately 150 million patients each month. mClinica currently operates across Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore with capacity for expansion. Their team is composed of over 120 team members including experts in public health, data science, and pharmacy. mClinica is supported by impact investors like the Global Innovation Fund (backed by USAID, UKAID, DFAT, Swedish Government, and the Omidyar Network) and Patamar Capital (formerly Unitus Impact) as well as other investors from the US, Europe, and Asia. mClinica implements projects both digitally and on the ground to connect the world’s pharmacies and transform global health. mClinica follows a social enterprise business model in which they seek double-bottom line returns – maximizing both financial returns and social impact. mClinica’s rapid growth and success is increasingly recognized. mClinica was the recipient of the Data Driven Apps Award of the World Government Summit in 2019, USAID-FHI360 Data for Resilience Award, Pierre Fabre Foundation Prize for eHealth Innovation, and Hack Osaka. The company has consistently been recognized as one of the most innovative startups in healthcare in Asia Pacific.

Qwikwire

Seed Round in 2017
Qwikwire specializes in providing real estate solutions for brokers and property developers. Its services include SaaS property management solutions, SAP-integrated billing and invoicing systems, cross-border settlements via licensed remittance channels, and property listing via the blockchain-powered multi-listing engine. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Makati, Metro Manila.

First Circle

Seed Round in 2016
First Circle is a financial services company based in Taguig, Philippines, founded in 2015. It specializes in consumer lending, mortgages, and asset-based lending, primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia. First Circle aims to enhance opportunities for business owners by providing the necessary funding and support for growth. The company utilizes advanced technology and data analytics to streamline the lending process, offering a simple online account for its clients. Additionally, First Circle fosters a community of business owners, providing access to valuable resources and dedicated customer support to help SMEs thrive in a competitive market.

Qwikwire

Seed Round in 2016
Qwikwire specializes in providing real estate solutions for brokers and property developers. Its services include SaaS property management solutions, SAP-integrated billing and invoicing systems, cross-border settlements via licensed remittance channels, and property listing via the blockchain-powered multi-listing engine. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Makati, Metro Manila.

PawnHero

Seed Round in 2016
PawnHero – the 1st online pawnshop in Southeast Asia, will solve this problem of expensive credit and interest rates. We provide an easy, fair and convenient way of overcoming short-term cash needs. This is a completely new way of doing business in the industry, truly revolutionary, created by genuine visionaries.

Rumarocket

Angel Round in 2016
Rumarocket, Inc. provides a talent management platform for companies. It offers Rumarocket, a cloud based talent management platform that uses skill-based assessments and big data analytics to help companies identify and engage the right talents for their needs. The company’s Rumarocket also helps companies to measure the effectiveness of their training materials through historical employee performance data and other comprehensive insights. Rumarocket, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in San Juan, the Philippines.

Ayannah

Series A in 2015
Ayannah is a leading provider of digital financial services to the world's emerging middle class, most of whom are migrants or unbanked coming from the base of the pyramid. For unbanked residents in emerging markets, they provide affordable and accessible digital commerce and payment services to spur financial inclusion and literacy, and give access to products and services that improve quality of life. For unbanked migrants, they provide greater control over their hard-earned remittances by helping them find better ways to support their beneficiaries in their home countries. They have built and operate a stack of innovative digital financial services from payments, commerce and analytics on the social and mobile web. They have enabled millions of online and mobile transactions. They have a great team of seasoned veterans and young innovators in web and mobile application development. More importantly, they have a growing and loyal customer base around the world providing us with recurring and quality revenue streams.

iPrice Group

Seed Round in 2015
iPrice Group Sdn Bhd operates an e-commerce platform. The company offers electronics, clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jeweler, kids and toys, sports and outdoors, and home and living products. The company also provides products in various categories, such as kitchen and dining, cooling, women’s ethnic wear, skin care, men’s sneakers, strollers and carriers, makeup, backpacks, women’s dresses, accessories, food supplements, hair care, smartphones, LED, cases and covers, men’s shoes, gadgets, women’s heels, sport, fashion watches, travel, headphones, bedroom, casual, beauty and health, medical equipment, and cycling products. It serves clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kaodim Group

Series A in 2015
Kaodim Group is a leading service marketplace in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Established in 2014, the company operates platforms in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, connecting users with verified service professionals for a variety of tasks. The services offered include plumbing, electrical work, photography, personal training, and more, catering to needs in homes, events, health and fitness, automotive, and office settings. Through its mobile and web applications, Kaodim facilitates the hiring process by providing customized quotations, detailed service provider profiles, and user reviews, ensuring that customers can make informed decisions when selecting a service provider. By linking local communities with trustworthy professionals, Kaodim aims to enhance the overall service experience in the region.

Partyphile

Seed Round in 2015
Partyphile Inc. develops and operates a mobile application that enables users to discover and get access to parties and events in their cities. The company was formerly known as Guestlist.ph. Partyphile Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Manila, the Philippines.

ZipMatch

Series A in 2015
ZipMatch is an online marketplace that offers real-estate services for buyers, brokers, and real estate developers. Most of the problems in the Philippine real estate industry today can be sourced in the long, tiring, and complicated process for buyers and brokers. Fortunately, there’s ZipMatch.com, the first property matchmaker for buyers, brokers and real estate developers that can help simplify the process.

Kaodim Group

Seed Round in 2015
Kaodim Group is a leading service marketplace in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Established in 2014, the company operates platforms in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, connecting users with verified service professionals for a variety of tasks. The services offered include plumbing, electrical work, photography, personal training, and more, catering to needs in homes, events, health and fitness, automotive, and office settings. Through its mobile and web applications, Kaodim facilitates the hiring process by providing customized quotations, detailed service provider profiles, and user reviews, ensuring that customers can make informed decisions when selecting a service provider. By linking local communities with trustworthy professionals, Kaodim aims to enhance the overall service experience in the region.

SwipeRx

Seed Round in 2014
mClinica develops mobile platforms that strengthen the pharmaceutical supply chain, generate data, improve patient adherence to medication, and build the capacity of the pharmacy workforce. Since 2017, mClinica has connected 150,000 pharmacy professionals and 40,000 pharmacies through a single digital channel. Their users reach approximately 150 million patients each month. mClinica currently operates across Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore with capacity for expansion. Their team is composed of over 120 team members including experts in public health, data science, and pharmacy. mClinica is supported by impact investors like the Global Innovation Fund (backed by USAID, UKAID, DFAT, Swedish Government, and the Omidyar Network) and Patamar Capital (formerly Unitus Impact) as well as other investors from the US, Europe, and Asia. mClinica implements projects both digitally and on the ground to connect the world’s pharmacies and transform global health. mClinica follows a social enterprise business model in which they seek double-bottom line returns – maximizing both financial returns and social impact. mClinica’s rapid growth and success is increasingly recognized. mClinica was the recipient of the Data Driven Apps Award of the World Government Summit in 2019, USAID-FHI360 Data for Resilience Award, Pierre Fabre Foundation Prize for eHealth Innovation, and Hack Osaka. The company has consistently been recognized as one of the most innovative startups in healthcare in Asia Pacific.

ZipMatch

Seed Round in 2014
ZipMatch is an online marketplace that offers real-estate services for buyers, brokers, and real estate developers. Most of the problems in the Philippine real estate industry today can be sourced in the long, tiring, and complicated process for buyers and brokers. Fortunately, there’s ZipMatch.com, the first property matchmaker for buyers, brokers and real estate developers that can help simplify the process.

37coins

Seed Round in 2014
37coins is a bitcoin startup based in Sunnyvale, California and currently a participant of Plug and Play Tech Center's bitcoin accelerator program. It provides SMS bitcoin wallet service for the unbanked and unteched in developing economies without Internet access. Individuals with the Internet can sign up to be gateway operator to meditate the transaction and to earn fee. Launched in March, 37coins has growing partnerships worldwide in Singapore and Philippines and hopes to make bitcoin more accessible to the global population with its seamless SMS technology.

ZipMatch

Seed Round in 2014
ZipMatch is an online marketplace that offers real-estate services for buyers, brokers, and real estate developers. Most of the problems in the Philippine real estate industry today can be sourced in the long, tiring, and complicated process for buyers and brokers. Fortunately, there’s ZipMatch.com, the first property matchmaker for buyers, brokers and real estate developers that can help simplify the process.

iMoney Group

Series A in 2013
iMoney is SE Asia's biggest and fastest-growing financial comparison portal with headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and operations in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Thailand. It compares credit cards, loans, broadband and insurance by providing consumers with the convenience of online comparison and the benefit of telephone-based advice. iMoney uses technology to offer consumers a free analysis of their product needs followed by a comprehensive review of products from its product provider panel. This enables consumers to avoid visiting multiple suppliers to compare products as well as applying directly from their desktop or mobile using our secure application process.

Grab

Series A in 2013
Grab Holdings Inc. is a Singapore-based company that offers a comprehensive mobile technology platform providing various online-to-offline services in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab operates in several countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The platform includes a wide range of services such as transportation options like GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and delivery services, alongside solutions for financial transactions through Grab Financial Group. This group provides services in payments, rewards, lending, and insurance, and features a user-friendly point-of-sale system for merchants, as well as a mobile wallet for convenient transactions. Grab aims to enhance the quality of life for its users by integrating essential services into a single app.