500 Global

Founded in 2010, 500 Global is a global venture capital firm with over $2 billion in assets under management. It invests in early-stage technology companies across 80+ countries, focusing on markets where technology and innovation can generate long-term value. With over 190 members based in more than 25 countries, the firm provides funding, mentorship, and connections to startups worldwide.

Clayton Bryan

Partner

Tim Chae

Managing Partner

Shawn Chu

Principal

Itali Pedroni Collini

Director 500 Startups Brazil

Nicholas Davison

Director

Amal Dokhan

General Partner

Amal Enan

Partner

Atika French

Senior Associate

Vishal Harnal

Managing Partner

Laila Hassan

Venture Partner

Adrian Latortue

Investor

Krating Poonpol

Partner

Moo Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Venture Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Peter Shin

Lead Manager

Guhyeonmo Simsa

Executive

Sanjay Singhal

Partner

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Founding Partner and CEO

Pedro Vieira

Partner

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Alba Zurriaga Carda

Global Head of Innovation Strategy

Arief bin Johan Alimin

Associate

Past deals in Turkey

Bonpara

Seed Round in 2022
Bonpara is a Turkish technology company that facilitates online shopping by offering users savings opportunities and helping partners enhance sales, customer loyalty, and acquisitions. It develops its own loyalty program and provides white-label solutions for third-party companies to create their own programs based on Bonpara's products and services.

Whole Surplus

Venture Round in 2021
Whole Surplus is a B2B food surplus management platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017. The company specializes in helping retailers effectively manage their unsold inventories, maximizing recovery value both financially and environmentally. Whole Surplus provides a technology-driven solution that allows retailers to donate unsold products to food banks or recycle surplus goods. As a software-as-a-service provider, the platform serves some of the largest retailers in Europe, facilitating improved bottom-line performance and informed sourcing decisions at the SKU level, while also contributing to positive environmental and social impacts.

Lifemote

Venture Round in 2021
Lifemote is an AI-driven SaaS platform for Internet Service Providers (ISPs). It proactively identifies and resolves home network issues, such as misplaced repeaters or legacy devices, before customers complain. This improves ISP support efficiency by providing clear actions for first-line agents.

Whole Surplus

Seed Round in 2019
Whole Surplus is a B2B food surplus management platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017. The company specializes in helping retailers effectively manage their unsold inventories, maximizing recovery value both financially and environmentally. Whole Surplus provides a technology-driven solution that allows retailers to donate unsold products to food banks or recycle surplus goods. As a software-as-a-service provider, the platform serves some of the largest retailers in Europe, facilitating improved bottom-line performance and informed sourcing decisions at the SKU level, while also contributing to positive environmental and social impacts.

Enhance Ventures

Seed Round in 2018
Enhance Ventures is a venture studio founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It specializes in building online businesses across the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey, with a focus on finance and commerce. The firm develops life‑enhancing products and services, exemplified by its portfolio company joi, a leading online gifting platform. Investors include 500 Startups, Shorooq Capital, Inet, Hala Capital, Kadi Holding, Two Culture Capital, and prominent angel investors from the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

Whole Surplus

Seed Round in 2017
Whole Surplus is a B2B food surplus management platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2017. The company specializes in helping retailers effectively manage their unsold inventories, maximizing recovery value both financially and environmentally. Whole Surplus provides a technology-driven solution that allows retailers to donate unsold products to food banks or recycle surplus goods. As a software-as-a-service provider, the platform serves some of the largest retailers in Europe, facilitating improved bottom-line performance and informed sourcing decisions at the SKU level, while also contributing to positive environmental and social impacts.

Parasut

Series B in 2016
SaaS bookkeeping for SMEs in Turkey. Leading the SaaS revolution in Turkey. Helping small businesses digitize and grow.

BiSU

Seed Round in 2016
BiSU is a mobile platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded by Ergin Uner & Ozan Alptekin in 2015. It enables users to order bottled water from various national brands, compare prices, and pay via credit card for delivery. The platform aims to increase transparency and democratize access to bottled water.

Adphorus

Seed Round in 2015
Adphorus is a technology company that has developed an ad management platform specifically designed for performance advertisers. Founded in 2015 and based in Istanbul, Turkey, the company enables users to build, manage, optimize, and analyze their advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. Its platform includes a range of features such as dynamic and automated ads, easy campaign creation, support for multi-product ads, and video advertising. Adphorus emphasizes smart automation, algorithmic optimization, and structured testing, allowing travel brands to enhance their marketing strategies through a data-driven approach. Furthermore, the platform offers advanced user permissions, actionable dashboards, and custom reporting, making it easier for advertisers to track performance and manage their campaigns effectively. In 2017, Adphorus became a subsidiary of Sojern Inc.

eTobb

Seed Round in 2014
eTobb is an online medical Q&A platform founded in 2012 and based in Beirut, Lebanon. It connects patients with certified doctors across the Arab world, allowing users to ask health-related questions and receive expert answers. The platform features a diverse network of medical professionals specializing in various fields, including cardiology, dermatology, oncology, and pediatrics, among others. eTobb aims to enhance access to healthcare by providing a reliable source of medical information and facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers. As a pioneer in the region, eTobb is committed to improving the quality of life and well-being of its users through informed healthcare decisions.

Hornet

Angel Round in 2012
Hornet, founded in 2011, is a leading social networking platform designed specifically for the LGBTQ community, particularly gay men. With a user base exceeding 30 million globally, Hornet aims to empower individuals to connect and engage within the vibrant gay community. The platform features a unique feed that curates content from various editors and community leaders, fostering meaningful interactions among users. Leveraging advanced technology, Hornet has established itself as the top gay app in several countries, including France, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, and Taiwan, while also expanding its presence in the United States. The platform offers original content related to lifestyle, travel, entertainment, and social justice, creating a welcoming environment for users to explore and share their experiences.
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