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 Taiwan

Ailumia

Seed Round in 2022
Ailumia operates an IT consulting platform that employs artificial intelligence to enhance the e-commerce experience for both customers and sellers. By offering a range of proprietary AI-powered tools, the company aims to address various challenges faced in the retail process. Ailumia's platform provides insights and resources designed to optimize e-commerce operations, helping businesses achieve growth and efficiency in a competitive market.

GoSky AI Inc.

Seed Round in 2022
“A company about technology, innovation and human connection.” As a platform, GoSky believes CHATBOT IS THE NEXT APP. Provide the chatbot solution to empower more than 400 top-tier enterprises to build Messenger chatbot apps with the social CRM (SCRM) solutions GoSky Loyal. Trusted by the world's largest brands such as Mercedes-Benz, VOGUE, Lazada.

AmazingTalker

Series A in 2022
AmazingTalker is an one-on-one learning with native teachers gives students a more personalized learning experience.

HOTCAKE

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Hunger offers customer management software for the beauty industry.

Crescendo Lab

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a marketing technology intended for artificially intelligent marketing. The company provides LINE official account marketing, one-on-one in-depth interaction, enhance brand favor, promote sales, expand member data management, connect with the customer relationship management system, helping organizations gradually realize marketing automation.

FoodMarketHub

Series A in 2021
We use Big Data and AI to improve restaurant procurement and food cost then we consolidate restaurants required ingredients through supply chain service to lower food cost. Our solution cover restaurant outlet, central kitchen, warehouse until supplier. Food cost, recipe, barcode, procurement, sales, wastage, inventory, variance, tracking, sourcing, supply chain, every aspect you need for restaurant chain backend control, we have it. Service currently available for Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore.

Rosetta

Seed Round in 2021
Rosetta, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance e-commerce sites by leveraging deep learning technology to analyze consumer preferences and behaviors. Founded in 2018 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, the company focuses on the fashion industry, including apparel, cosmetics, and accessories. Rosetta.ai aims to improve conversion rates and increase order values by predicting future sales and providing personalized product recommendations tailored to individual shopping journeys. The platform also offers tools for customer retention, enabling e-commerce businesses to send personalized messages that engage consumers effectively. By catering to the unique shopping behaviors of various verticals within the e-commerce sector, Rosetta.ai develops dedicated models and algorithms that optimize the shopping experience.

Funway Esports

Seed Round in 2021
Funway Esports is a Taipei-based company established in 2020 that specializes in entertainment content and community engagement centered around gaming. The company operates a card game show and organizes competitive tournaments, primarily focusing on mahjong events across Taiwan. By facilitating these tournaments, Funway Esports fosters connections among players and promotes a vibrant gaming community.

Rosetta

Venture Round in 2021
Rosetta, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance e-commerce sites by leveraging deep learning technology to analyze consumer preferences and behaviors. Founded in 2018 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, the company focuses on the fashion industry, including apparel, cosmetics, and accessories. Rosetta.ai aims to improve conversion rates and increase order values by predicting future sales and providing personalized product recommendations tailored to individual shopping journeys. The platform also offers tools for customer retention, enabling e-commerce businesses to send personalized messages that engage consumers effectively. By catering to the unique shopping behaviors of various verticals within the e-commerce sector, Rosetta.ai develops dedicated models and algorithms that optimize the shopping experience.

portto / Blocto

Series A in 2021
portto aims to make blockchain simple for users and developers. With its most user-friendly blockchain application browser and wallet SDKs, portto has pushed it steps forward for blockchain to be used in real life scenarios.

Golden Gate Ventures

Series A in 2019
Golden Gate Ventures Pte. Ltd., established in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, is a venture capital firm that focuses on seed and early-stage investments in internet and mobile startups across Southeast Asia. The firm specializes in various sectors, including e-commerce, financial technology, healthcare, education, and B2B SaaS platforms. Golden Gate Ventures typically invests between $0.25 million and $5 million per portfolio company, preferring to acquire minority equity stakes. It targets companies with launched products or established distribution partnerships and operates in key markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The firm also has offices in Jakarta, San Francisco, and Kuala Lumpur, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the region's technology landscape.

FOX-TECH Co.

Seed Round in 2019
FOX-TECH Co. specializes in developing and marketing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions aimed at enhancing operations in sectors such as agriculture, logistics, cold chain management, and manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, the company offers products like TEMPHAWK, a temperature and humidity monitoring system that employs a combination of sensor technology and data analytics to ensure quality and safety in the food and beverage industry. Additionally, FOX-TECH provides OTO Hunter, a smart bicycle lock that integrates hardware with customizable software. The company focuses on improving risk management and compliance in the perishable goods value chain by enabling proactive monitoring through real-time data and accurate sensors. Its solutions have been implemented across more than 24 countries, serving a diverse clientele that includes specialty farms, logistics providers, and international retailers.

Rovilus

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Rovilus, Inc. develops and manufactures battery packs for industrial vehicles. It offers power and energy type battery module. The company offers non-recurring engineering (NRE) consulting services to offer custom powertrain design, such as battery pack construction, motor and controller selection, and vehicle control unit integration for vehicles. It offers batteries for utility vehicles, automated guided vehicles, and forklifts. Rovilus, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Taoyuan City, Taiwan.

FoodMarketHub

Seed Round in 2019
We use Big Data and AI to improve restaurant procurement and food cost then we consolidate restaurants required ingredients through supply chain service to lower food cost. Our solution cover restaurant outlet, central kitchen, warehouse until supplier. Food cost, recipe, barcode, procurement, sales, wastage, inventory, variance, tracking, sourcing, supply chain, every aspect you need for restaurant chain backend control, we have it. Service currently available for Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore.

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.

Carousell

Series C in 2018
Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that allows people to buy and sell preloved items. It is a Singapore-based consumer-to-consumer marketplace app for iOS and Android. The Carousell marketplace has a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. It has been ranked as the top Shopping app in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia, and is backed by leading international Venture Capitalists Sequoia Capital, Rakuten Ventures, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, and QuestVC. Launched in Aug 2012, Carousell began in Singapore and has expanded to 19 cities around the world, spanning 7 countries.

Tripplus

Seed Round in 2017
Tripplus is an online travel service that operates as a metasearch platform for airfare and hotel bookings. It allows users to search for flight tickets and make hotel reservations while also providing opportunities to earn and redeem reward points. By utilizing the platform, travelers can accumulate points that can be used for discounts on future travel bookings, enhancing their overall travel experience. Tripplus focuses on streamlining the travel planning process, making it easier for users to find and book their desired travel accommodations.

UNICORN Skincare

Seed Round in 2017
UNICORN is a Taiwan-based skincare brand for men. It meets urban men's pursuit of a perfect lifestyle, aiming to improve Asian men's skin by launching men's face cleanser, men's lotion, and a range of men's skin care products.

CloudCoffer

Seed Round in 2017
The network security device of CloudCoffer protects customers like governments and enterprises from external and internal hacking, by tracing network traffic, monitoring intrusion and enabling real-time blockers. Our unique design also allows 100X scaling in minutes, enabling our customers to quickly deploy essential security measures. With an ARR over $500k, a monthly growth rate of 30%, and 60% gross margin, we are making the network safe for customers.

Carousell

Series B in 2016
Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that allows people to buy and sell preloved items. It is a Singapore-based consumer-to-consumer marketplace app for iOS and Android. The Carousell marketplace has a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. It has been ranked as the top Shopping app in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia, and is backed by leading international Venture Capitalists Sequoia Capital, Rakuten Ventures, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, and QuestVC. Launched in Aug 2012, Carousell began in Singapore and has expanded to 19 cities around the world, spanning 7 countries.

The News Lens

Series A in 2015
The News Lens is an independent media for Chinese readers. The company aims to be a platform where a wide range of Chinese readers can engage in informed debates about important news, social, and political issues. The News Lens was established in August 2013.

Carousell

Series A in 2014
Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that allows people to buy and sell preloved items. It is a Singapore-based consumer-to-consumer marketplace app for iOS and Android. The Carousell marketplace has a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. It has been ranked as the top Shopping app in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia, and is backed by leading international Venture Capitalists Sequoia Capital, Rakuten Ventures, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, and QuestVC. Launched in Aug 2012, Carousell began in Singapore and has expanded to 19 cities around the world, spanning 7 countries.

POPAPP

Angel Round in 2014
POPAPP transforms sketches into click-through prototypes in minutes. Design wireframes on paper. Pen & paper are the best tools. Import your sketches by taking a picture. Create a storyboard by linking your sketches together with "link spots". Press play and simulate your user interface to make sure everything flows correctly. Share your prototype with colleagues and friends. They can try out your prototype in any device. You’d be surprised how valuable their feedback can be. POPAPP is widely adopted, its users include Yahoo, Zynga, LinkedIn and 37Signals.

R+W Studios

Venture Round in 2014
R+W is a software creation studio.

Carousell

Seed Round in 2013
Carousell is a classifieds marketplace that allows people to buy and sell preloved items. It is a Singapore-based consumer-to-consumer marketplace app for iOS and Android. The Carousell marketplace has a diverse range of products across a variety of categories, including cars, lifestyle, gadgets, and fashion accessories. It has been ranked as the top Shopping app in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia, and is backed by leading international Venture Capitalists Sequoia Capital, Rakuten Ventures, 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, and QuestVC. Launched in Aug 2012, Carousell began in Singapore and has expanded to 19 cities around the world, spanning 7 countries.

Cardinal Blue Software

Seed Round in 2013
Cardinal Blue Software, Inc. builds social applications on Facebook and iPhone. It offers PIC COLLAGE, a way to create photo collages on iPad/iPhone and share with users’ family and friends; TRIBUTE BALLOON, an application where in each balloon carries a message of hope; FRIEND STOCK, a social game; and SNAPBIT, an application that enables users to snap and share their visual ideas. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Mountain View, California.

BountyHunter

Seed Round in 2013
BountyHunter, the leading competition platform from Taiwan, and now based in Bay Area. We crowdsource ideas and artwork for brands with a strong talent base that could guarantee submissions for the competitions, it's all public and could be turned into a marketing opportunity with public voting feature. We have Google, Blizzard, Playboy, Microsoft, Lexus and Gigabyte using our platform for their creative competitions. Talent, who we call them "Hunters", boost their portfolio through competitions.

POPAPP

Seed Round in 2013
POPAPP transforms sketches into click-through prototypes in minutes. Design wireframes on paper. Pen & paper are the best tools. Import your sketches by taking a picture. Create a storyboard by linking your sketches together with "link spots". Press play and simulate your user interface to make sure everything flows correctly. Share your prototype with colleagues and friends. They can try out your prototype in any device. You’d be surprised how valuable their feedback can be. POPAPP is widely adopted, its users include Yahoo, Zynga, LinkedIn and 37Signals.

Pal+

Seed Round in 2012
Pal+ is a free mobile messaging app that allows users to create and share images, videos, and voice messages while chatting with others. It is available for iOS and Android. Pal+ is formerly known as Cubie. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

Hornet

Angel Round in 2012
Founded in 2011, Hornet is the world’s premier gay social network. With over 25 million diverse users globally, the Hornet mission is to empower gay men to come out and join in the fun and fabulous of the gay community. The Hornet Feed curates content from acclaimed editors, thousands of community leaders, friends, and the guy next door, to spark meaningful connections. Powered by leading-edge technology, Hornet has become the number one gay app in markets such as France, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, and Taiwan, and is rapidly expanding its sizable user base in the United States. More information at hornet.com Hornet - Connect To Your Community

Cardinal Blue Software

Seed Round in 2011
Cardinal Blue Software, Inc. builds social applications on Facebook and iPhone. It offers PIC COLLAGE, a way to create photo collages on iPad/iPhone and share with users’ family and friends; TRIBUTE BALLOON, an application where in each balloon carries a message of hope; FRIEND STOCK, a social game; and SNAPBIT, an application that enables users to snap and share their visual ideas. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Mountain View, California.