500 Global

500 Global, established in 2010, is a global venture capital firm with over $2.4 billion in assets under management. Based in Mountain View, California, with offices worldwide, the firm invests in early-stage technology companies across 80+ countries. 500 Global focuses on markets where technology and innovation can drive long-term value and economic growth. The firm's investment portfolio spans diverse sectors such as biotech, fintech, internet, and consumer services, with a preference for companies generating at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. 500 Global offers a four-month accelerator program, providing startups with funding, mentorship, and connections to renowned investors. The firm has invested in over 2,800 companies, including 35 unicorns, and has a team of over 190 members based in 25 countries.

Clayton Bryan

Partner

Shawn Chu

Principal

Itali Pedroni Collini

Director 500 Startups Brazil

Nicholas Davison

Director

Cecilia Ezquerro

Portfolio Director

Laila Hassan

Venture Partner

Enis Hulli

General Partner, Istanbul

Eunhye Kim

Investment Associate

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

René Lomelí Ojeda

Operations Director

Pahrada Sapprasert

Partner

Pedro Vieira Ph.D

Partner

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Yingjie Wang

Investor

Past deals in Washington

Sofy

Seed Round in 2022
Sofy is a developer of no-code testing software that aims to enhance the quality of mobile applications. The company offers an autonomous testing solution for websites and Android apps, allowing developers to evaluate visual quality, performance, and reliability without the need for scripts or source code. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Sofy's software incorporates trainable robots to support iterative application development. This technology enables developers to effectively manage their application portfolios and assess their performance in comparison to competitors. By focusing on functionality, reliability, and user experience, Sofy facilitates the testing, deployment, and monitoring processes for mobile application developers.

Sofy

Seed Round in 2019
Sofy is a developer of no-code testing software that aims to enhance the quality of mobile applications. The company offers an autonomous testing solution for websites and Android apps, allowing developers to evaluate visual quality, performance, and reliability without the need for scripts or source code. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Sofy's software incorporates trainable robots to support iterative application development. This technology enables developers to effectively manage their application portfolios and assess their performance in comparison to competitors. By focusing on functionality, reliability, and user experience, Sofy facilitates the testing, deployment, and monitoring processes for mobile application developers.

Datasembly

Seed Round in 2018
Datasembly, Inc. specializes in transforming web data into structured information, focusing primarily on grocery and retail pricing. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to collect comprehensive pricing data for every product sold in stores daily. By aggregating millions of pricing records from various retailers and online platforms, Datasembly provides valuable insights for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, retailers, and analytics firms. Its technology employs natural language processing and machine learning to convert complex data into organized reports that facilitate informed business decisions. The insights generated from this data support market research, economic indicators, and consumer applications, thereby enabling clients to navigate the volatile retail landscape effectively.

Stably

Seed Round in 2018
Stably is a FinTech startup based in Seattle that specializes in asset tokenization and stablecoin infrastructure for blockchain networks and Web3 applications. The company offers stablecoin-as-a-service (SCaaS) and asset tokenization-as-a-service (ATaaS) technology, enabling businesses to convert traditional assets into crypto assets and facilitate exchanges between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies. Stably's platform provides multichain tokenization services along with fiat-to-crypto gateways and multi-asset wallets, catering to the needs of FinTech, blockchain, and institutional clients. By focusing on creating faster, more secure, and globally accessible on-ramps for users transitioning from traditional finance to the digital economy, Stably aims to enhance the integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and metaverse platforms into the broader financial landscape.

Magalix

Seed Round in 2018
Magalix Corporation operates an artificial intelligence-based cloud platform that enhances application intelligence and assists developers in building cloud-neutral applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides the KubeAdvisor interface, which aids in learning, automating, and developing Kubernetes and cloud-native applications. The Magalix platform focuses on security and compliance by embedding security measures throughout the development lifecycle, from code to cloud. It offers features such as real-time monitoring, analytics, and the enforcement of security guardrails. Additionally, the platform employs machine learning for continuous infrastructure optimization, balancing application performance with infrastructure capacity. This approach helps businesses reduce cloud expenses and improve the reliability of applications and infrastructure.

Ledger Investing

Seed Round in 2017
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with investors interested in purchasing insurance-linked securities. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to enhance risk transparency and standardization in the insurance sector. By leveraging advanced data infrastructure and analytics, Ledger Investing streamlines transactions, enabling asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, family offices, and other institutions to invest in a growing asset class that is uncorrelated with traditional investments like equity and fixed income. This innovative platform allows insurers to access lower-cost capital through securitization, facilitating a more efficient interaction between capital markets and insurance risk.

Pair

Seed Round in 2016
Pair Inc. is an augmented reality commerce platform that provides an iOS application designed to help enterprises create their own catalogs. The app allows users, including educational and design professionals as well as hobbyists, to engage with augmented reality, promoting its use within their communities. Pair Inc. offers solutions that drive sales, facilitate sharing, accelerate customer purchasing decisions, and enhance brand identity for manufacturers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company was previously known as Directive Systems Inc. In 2019, Pair Inc. was acquired by Manor Financial, Inc.

WorkAmerica

Seed Round in 2015
WorkAmerica specializes in developing and implementing customized workforce retraining programs tailored for students, employers, community colleges, and training institutions. The company operates as an online recruitment platform that connects employers in skilled trades, such as trucking, hospitality, and manufacturing, with qualified, credentialed talent. By collaborating with community colleges, vocational schools, and credentialing agencies, WorkAmerica aims to streamline the hiring process, enabling employers to efficiently identify and recruit trained candidates. The company is based in Washington, D.C., and serves various industries, including call centers and warehouses. Through its initiatives, WorkAmerica addresses the growing demand for skilled labor while helping to bridge the gap between students entering the workforce and employers seeking qualified personnel.

Datasembly

Seed Round in 2015
Datasembly, Inc. specializes in transforming web data into structured information, focusing primarily on grocery and retail pricing. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to collect comprehensive pricing data for every product sold in stores daily. By aggregating millions of pricing records from various retailers and online platforms, Datasembly provides valuable insights for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, retailers, and analytics firms. Its technology employs natural language processing and machine learning to convert complex data into organized reports that facilitate informed business decisions. The insights generated from this data support market research, economic indicators, and consumer applications, thereby enabling clients to navigate the volatile retail landscape effectively.

Tuckernuck

Series A in 2015
TuckerNuck, Inc. is an online retail platform that specializes in apparel and lifestyle products reflecting a classic American aesthetic. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers a diverse range of products for women, men, and children, including clothing, accessories, and home décor. Its inventory features items such as tops, dresses, outerwear, jewelry, and activewear for women, while men can find polos, sport coats, and footwear. Additionally, TuckerNuck provides children's clothing and a variety of home goods, from barware to organizing products. The company aims to deliver a curated shopping experience that blends new, emerging brands with established names, appealing to customers who appreciate timeless style and quality. TuckerNuck serves a wide customer base across the United States, making it a go-to destination for those seeking a blend of tradition and modernity in their lifestyle products.

Vantage Sports

Seed Round in 2015
Vantage Sports, Inc. is a data and video analytics platform that specializes in providing in-depth analysis of sports performance. Founded in 2011 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers a comprehensive data collection platform that tracks athlete and franchise statistics, particularly in the NBA, extending beyond conventional metrics. This platform caters to sports teams, media outlets, and fans, enabling them to gather, analyze, and utilize data effectively. By leveraging advanced data-gathering engines, Vantage Sports aims to deliver an extensive and visionary dataset that enhances performance insights for various stakeholders in the sports industry. The company operates as a subsidiary of Competitive Analytics Consulting LLC.

GiftStarter

Seed Round in 2015
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, GiftStarter is an online platform that enables users to divide their ideal gifts into virtual ‘tiles’, thereby allowing their friends and family to contribute towards its purchase by buying as much or as little tiles as they want. Users have to go on the GiftStarter catalog to select what they want, start a campaign with a story, and share this on social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Once the item is fully funded, the company sends it to the user along with a handmade card featuring a message from each gifter. GiftStarter was launched in 2014.

Unikrn

Series A in 2015
Unikrn, Inc. operates an online e-sports betting platform that enables users to place bets on e-sports matches using Unikoins, a virtual currency specific to the platform in the United States, and real money in other parts of the world. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Unikrn provides a legal space for gamers to engage in betting on various games, competitions, and league matches. The platform also features a marketplace where users can utilize Unikoins to enter raffles for prizes such as gaming PCs, headsets, and other gaming-related items. With a network of gaming communities that spans over 100 countries, Unikrn aims to enhance the gaming experience for millions of users worldwide.

Jott

Venture Round in 2015
Seattle based Jott offers a novel and convenient service that lets users speak messages; those can be sent to themselves or others as transcribed emails or voice messages. Jott has also begun to offer a new service called Jott links. Jott Links are Web pages that receive HTTP posts and write out a text response. They are called Jott Links because they are used to “link” Jott with other services, such as blogging and social networking sites. Jaiku, Blogger, Twitter, Zillow, tumblr, and Amazon.com are some of the Jott Links available. For example, you can call Jott, say the name of the link (“Twitter!”), speak out loud your blog post, and have the message sent to Twitter. Jott can also read back any responses and send them to you via email or text message. Companies offering similar services include SpinVox and SimulScribe.

Lish

Seed Round in 2015
Lish is an e-commerce company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It operates a B2B technology platform that connects offices with local chefs, restaurants, and food service providers to enhance workplace food programs. By specializing in corporate catering and office food delivery, Lish enables companies of all sizes to offer their employees a variety of meal options, including recurring catering services and one-time orders. The platform facilitates the discovery and ordering of healthy, home-cooked meals, ensuring that clients receive reliable and satisfying food solutions tailored to their needs.

Contactually

Seed Round in 2014
Contactually, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software and contract management solutions, primarily aimed at real estate professionals and various service industries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company offers a platform that consolidates contact information from various sources, including email, social media, and mobile devices. This platform enables users to synchronize communication history, manage relationships, and automate workflows with features such as custom templates and performance insights. Contactually utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance user engagement and streamline administrative tasks, helping clients improve communication and optimize their operations. The company operates as a subsidiary of Urban Compass, Inc. as of early 2019.

Vantage Sports

Venture Round in 2014
Vantage Sports, Inc. is a data and video analytics platform that specializes in providing in-depth analysis of sports performance. Founded in 2011 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company offers a comprehensive data collection platform that tracks athlete and franchise statistics, particularly in the NBA, extending beyond conventional metrics. This platform caters to sports teams, media outlets, and fans, enabling them to gather, analyze, and utilize data effectively. By leveraging advanced data-gathering engines, Vantage Sports aims to deliver an extensive and visionary dataset that enhances performance insights for various stakeholders in the sports industry. The company operates as a subsidiary of Competitive Analytics Consulting LLC.

Social Tables

Series A in 2014
Social Tables, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based software tailored for the hospitality, events, and catering industries, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies event planning by integrating various tools such as sales and catering CRM software, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. This software allows hotels and event managers to efficiently book and manage events, while also facilitating collaboration between planners and property professionals. Social Tables focuses on enhancing the event planning process by streamlining tasks such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and attendee information management, ultimately aiming to make the planning experience more enjoyable and less stressful. The company has operated as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.

Grab

Series A in 2013
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

WorkAmerica

Pre Seed Round in 2013
WorkAmerica specializes in developing and implementing customized workforce retraining programs tailored for students, employers, community colleges, and training institutions. The company operates as an online recruitment platform that connects employers in skilled trades, such as trucking, hospitality, and manufacturing, with qualified, credentialed talent. By collaborating with community colleges, vocational schools, and credentialing agencies, WorkAmerica aims to streamline the hiring process, enabling employers to efficiently identify and recruit trained candidates. The company is based in Washington, D.C., and serves various industries, including call centers and warehouses. Through its initiatives, WorkAmerica addresses the growing demand for skilled labor while helping to bridge the gap between students entering the workforce and employers seeking qualified personnel.

LookSharp

Series A in 2013
LookSharp (powering InternMatch) is an online platform that connects students with amazing companies and helps companies hire amazing students. LookSharp allows companies of all sizes to build their employment brand on campus and expand their college hiring reach to more universities. Founded in 2009 by Andrew Maguire and Nathan Parcells, InternMatch (now LookSharp) began as a Washington only platform. In September of 2010 InternMatch expanded their services to the west coast. In November of 2011 InternMatch expanded nationally and launched their Campus Hub product which stays up year-round and displays rich content about a company including, video, photos and social media streams. The goal is help students better select where to apply and help companies find hires more likely to succeed. In January of 2013 InternMatch expanded their Campus Hub so companies use it to not only act as a central, easy to update location for their internship programs, but also could build unique messages for underclassmen, diverse students and new grad hires. InternMatch also launched a pared down self-service version of their Campus Hub, allowing smaller students to add rich content and helping make the internship discover process for students on InternMatch more complete. Overall, to support it's college hiring ecosystem LookSharp focuses on three things: First, LookSharp is looking to make the internship search and posting process incredibly simple. On the LookSharp platform both internship seekers and employers can search for a match, receive skill and location based matching recommendations, and access tools to manage the application process. Students can also search and apply to opportunities without registering. Second, LookSharp has built and continues to construct an evolving library of resources and tools. Students can access tools for resume creation, internship preparation, and more. Organizations can access resources that help with intern management, program development and advice on compensation. Third, LookSharp has built the infrastructure to help interested students connect with socially responsible positions especially at nonprofit organizations. Rather than volunteer, students recognize the value in experiential learning that combines positive social impact with career building which is a key tenet for LookSharp.

Contactually

Seed Round in 2013
Contactually, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software and contract management solutions, primarily aimed at real estate professionals and various service industries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company offers a platform that consolidates contact information from various sources, including email, social media, and mobile devices. This platform enables users to synchronize communication history, manage relationships, and automate workflows with features such as custom templates and performance insights. Contactually utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance user engagement and streamline administrative tasks, helping clients improve communication and optimize their operations. The company operates as a subsidiary of Urban Compass, Inc. as of early 2019.

LookSharp

Venture Round in 2013
LookSharp (powering InternMatch) is an online platform that connects students with amazing companies and helps companies hire amazing students. LookSharp allows companies of all sizes to build their employment brand on campus and expand their college hiring reach to more universities. Founded in 2009 by Andrew Maguire and Nathan Parcells, InternMatch (now LookSharp) began as a Washington only platform. In September of 2010 InternMatch expanded their services to the west coast. In November of 2011 InternMatch expanded nationally and launched their Campus Hub product which stays up year-round and displays rich content about a company including, video, photos and social media streams. The goal is help students better select where to apply and help companies find hires more likely to succeed. In January of 2013 InternMatch expanded their Campus Hub so companies use it to not only act as a central, easy to update location for their internship programs, but also could build unique messages for underclassmen, diverse students and new grad hires. InternMatch also launched a pared down self-service version of their Campus Hub, allowing smaller students to add rich content and helping make the internship discover process for students on InternMatch more complete. Overall, to support it's college hiring ecosystem LookSharp focuses on three things: First, LookSharp is looking to make the internship search and posting process incredibly simple. On the LookSharp platform both internship seekers and employers can search for a match, receive skill and location based matching recommendations, and access tools to manage the application process. Students can also search and apply to opportunities without registering. Second, LookSharp has built and continues to construct an evolving library of resources and tools. Students can access tools for resume creation, internship preparation, and more. Organizations can access resources that help with intern management, program development and advice on compensation. Third, LookSharp has built the infrastructure to help interested students connect with socially responsible positions especially at nonprofit organizations. Rather than volunteer, students recognize the value in experiential learning that combines positive social impact with career building which is a key tenet for LookSharp.

Scoutzie

Seed Round in 2012
Scoutzie, LLC is an online platform based in Seattle, Washington, designed for mobile designers to showcase their work and connect with potential clients. The platform specializes in mobile design for various devices, including iPhones, iPads, Android, and Windows. By fostering an exclusive community, Scoutzie allows designers to present their portfolios without reliance on personal networks, thereby democratizing access to top design talent globally. Clients can easily find and collaborate with skilled designers who have proven track records, ensuring that they can effectively address their design needs. The emphasis is on merit-based representation, allowing both designers and clients to engage in meaningful partnerships that enhance the creative process.

Cloudability

Series A in 2012
Cloudability Inc. is a financial management company that specializes in cloud cost management software solutions. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company provides a platform that enables organizations to monitor, manage, and optimize their cloud expenditures. Its services include budgeting alerts, reporting tools, customizable dashboards, and anomaly detection that identifies unusual spending patterns while filtering out false positives. Cloudability's True Cost Explorer allows enterprises to analyze vendor billing comprehensively. The platform aggregates real-time financial data using advanced analytics and machine learning, offering IT, finance, and business teams detailed insights into cloud spending. Cloudability serves a diverse range of clients, including operational teams, product owners, finance departments, and executives, and operates additional offices in Seattle, Boulder, Sydney, and London.

Tuckernuck

Seed Round in 2012
TuckerNuck, Inc. is an online retail platform that specializes in apparel and lifestyle products reflecting a classic American aesthetic. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers a diverse range of products for women, men, and children, including clothing, accessories, and home décor. Its inventory features items such as tops, dresses, outerwear, jewelry, and activewear for women, while men can find polos, sport coats, and footwear. Additionally, TuckerNuck provides children's clothing and a variety of home goods, from barware to organizing products. The company aims to deliver a curated shopping experience that blends new, emerging brands with established names, appealing to customers who appreciate timeless style and quality. TuckerNuck serves a wide customer base across the United States, making it a go-to destination for those seeking a blend of tradition and modernity in their lifestyle products.

Contactually

Seed Round in 2011
Contactually, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software and contract management solutions, primarily aimed at real estate professionals and various service industries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company offers a platform that consolidates contact information from various sources, including email, social media, and mobile devices. This platform enables users to synchronize communication history, manage relationships, and automate workflows with features such as custom templates and performance insights. Contactually utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance user engagement and streamline administrative tasks, helping clients improve communication and optimize their operations. The company operates as a subsidiary of Urban Compass, Inc. as of early 2019.

FastCustomer

Seed Round in 2011
FastCustomer, Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2011. The company offers an innovative solution that allows users to bypass hold times and connect directly with customer service representatives from various companies, including Fortune 500 firms. Its application is compatible with both iPhones and Android devices. FastCustomer's technology not only eliminates waiting on hold but also provides instant replies through messaging when lines are busy, ensuring efficient communication. By streamlining the customer service experience, FastCustomer aims to enhance both user satisfaction and overall service quality for businesses.
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