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

Amal Enan

Partner

Max Fram-Schwartz

Venture Partner

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

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Paul Yoo

Chief Financial Officer

Past deals in Indonesia

RaRa Delivery

Seed Round in 2021
RaRa Delivery provides delivery services. It also provides cash on delivery (COD) and real-time tracking services through an application program interface (API). The company is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Bibit

Series A in 2021
Bibit is a Robo-advisor application aimed at making investing more accessible in Indonesia. It offers a financial platform that assists users with personal investments by intelligently allocating their funds into a diversified mutual fund portfolio. The platform takes into account individual factors such as age, income, and overall risk profile, thereby providing users with a streamlined and hassle-free investment experience. Bibit effectively combines technology with professional financial planning services, enabling a broader audience to engage in investment activities.

Stockbit

Series C in 2021
Stockbit adalah komunitas investasi di Indonesia. Stockbit memberi ruang bagi investor dan trader untuk berbagi ide, berita dan informasi keuangan lainya secara real-time. Pengguna bisa membuat profil dan mengikuti saham tertentu atau investor favorit untuk mendapatkan informasi berharga dan bertukar pikiran.

RaRa Delivery

Seed Round in 2020
RaRa Delivery provides delivery services. It also provides cash on delivery (COD) and real-time tracking services through an application program interface (API). The company is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Stockbit

Series B in 2020
Stockbit adalah komunitas investasi di Indonesia. Stockbit memberi ruang bagi investor dan trader untuk berbagi ide, berita dan informasi keuangan lainya secara real-time. Pengguna bisa membuat profil dan mengikuti saham tertentu atau investor favorit untuk mendapatkan informasi berharga dan bertukar pikiran.

Bukalapak

Venture Round in 2019
PT Bukalapak operates an online e-commerce platform in Indonesia, offering a diverse range of consumer products, including electronics, household appliances, automotive parts, cosmetics, and apparel. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Jakarta, the platform facilitates easy shopping through various categories, ensuring consumers can access a wide variety of commercial and personal items. Bukalapak emphasizes customer convenience with features such as easy returns and multiple payment options, including cash on delivery and credit or debit card transactions. In addition to physical goods, the company also provides virtual financial products, enhancing its overall service offering in the Indonesian market.

Karir Manfaat Bangsa

Seed Round in 2019
Karir Manfaat Bangsa specializes in the development of a platform for the advancement of careers. It began operation in 2019, with its headquarters in Indonesia.
eKomoditi Solutions Indonesia is a consulting company located in Mutiara Damansara.

Stockbit

Series A in 2019
Stockbit adalah komunitas investasi di Indonesia. Stockbit memberi ruang bagi investor dan trader untuk berbagi ide, berita dan informasi keuangan lainya secara real-time. Pengguna bisa membuat profil dan mengikuti saham tertentu atau investor favorit untuk mendapatkan informasi berharga dan bertukar pikiran.
Angel Investment Network Indonesia (ANGIN) is the first and largest network of angel investors in Indonesia. Composed of more than 70 prominent business leaders and supported by a full-time investment team, ANGIN Investors aim to bring the perfect combination of early stage capital, industry expertise and key connections to early stage companies operating in Indonesia.

Fabelio

Series B in 2018
Fabelio is a design-centric e-tailer operating in Indonesia and soon in entire South East Asia. They partner with the best designers in Indonesia to create original designs and they work closely with the best factories to manufacture good-quality products at attractive prices. At fabelio they focus on furnishing happiness.

Infonesia

Seed Round in 2017
Infonesia operates in Indonesia and partner with leading people in entertainment and higher education to create the most exciting and insightful content for Indonesian audience at agreed value. At Infonesia, we focus in delivering the best value of knowledge and entertainment as well as providing strong economic incentive for users.

Ahlijasa

Seed Round in 2017
Ahlijasa is an Indonesian startup that empowers small laundry business in Indonesia with technology and network. Through our platform, Laundry business owner can manage their business using Point of Sales technology, expand their customer base with network of hotel clients, and save money by efficient purchase from network of laundry supplies producers.

Stockbit

Seed Round in 2017
Stockbit adalah komunitas investasi di Indonesia. Stockbit memberi ruang bagi investor dan trader untuk berbagi ide, berita dan informasi keuangan lainya secara real-time. Pengguna bisa membuat profil dan mengikuti saham tertentu atau investor favorit untuk mendapatkan informasi berharga dan bertukar pikiran.

Muslimarket

Series A in 2017
Muslimarket.com is an Indonesian and Muslim e-commerce that combines shopping and charity activities with Dompet Dhuafa and Baznas.

BiteBack

Seed Round in 2016
BiteBack Insect Oil Co., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Malang, Indonesia, specializes in producing cooking oil derived from edible insects. The company focuses on sustainability and health by utilizing beetle cultures and waste stream feedstock through non-sterile fermentation processes. This approach provides consumers with a viable alternative to traditional palm oil, promoting environmentally friendly food options.

Kudo

Series B in 2016
KuDo Technology Indonesia, LLC develops a technology platform that bridges offline and online e-commerce and payment markets in Indonesia. It installs and operates kiosks at malls, universities, office buildings, and convenience stores for enabling customers to shop online for game vouchers, discount vouchers, cellphone balances, and others without having to use credit cards. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tangerang, Indonesia. As of July 24, 2017, Kudo Technology Indonesia, LLC was acquired by GP Network Asia Pte. Ltd.

iGrow

Seed Round in 2016
iGrow is a marketplace based in Indonesia that focuses on connecting under-employed farmers and under-utilized land to foster the production of organic food and sustainable incomes. The company utilizes cloud-based agricultural management software to facilitate the growth of various crops, including olive, durian, peanut, banana, avocado, date palm, and longan. By integrating resources and providing a system for monitoring plantation growth, iGrow supports the entire process from seed planting to harvest. It operates by linking farmers, landowners, and investors, allowing for direct sales of crops to customers, similar to a highly networked supermarket. Investors in iGrow can expect revenue sharing opportunities ranging from 13% to 24% annually, making it an attractive option for those looking to support sustainable agriculture while generating returns.

Fabelio

Series A in 2016
Fabelio is a design-centric e-tailer operating in Indonesia and soon in entire South East Asia. They partner with the best designers in Indonesia to create original designs and they work closely with the best factories to manufacture good-quality products at attractive prices. At fabelio they focus on furnishing happiness.

RedDoorz

Seed Round in 2016
RedDoorz is an online platform that facilitates budget accommodations across Southeast Asia, catering to both travelers and hoteliers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, the company operates a network of branded budget hotels, providing its partners with tools for distribution, marketing, technology, customer experience, and pricing. This end-to-end platform allows guest house owners and hotel operators to enhance their visibility, reach a broader audience, and streamline their operations. RedDoorz has expanded significantly, employing over 1,000 individuals across five countries and attracting investment from notable backers. The platform focuses on two-star and three-star budget hotels, enabling travelers to discover affordable lodging options in key business and tourist destinations.

iGrow

Seed Round in 2015
iGrow is a marketplace based in Indonesia that focuses on connecting under-employed farmers and under-utilized land to foster the production of organic food and sustainable incomes. The company utilizes cloud-based agricultural management software to facilitate the growth of various crops, including olive, durian, peanut, banana, avocado, date palm, and longan. By integrating resources and providing a system for monitoring plantation growth, iGrow supports the entire process from seed planting to harvest. It operates by linking farmers, landowners, and investors, allowing for direct sales of crops to customers, similar to a highly networked supermarket. Investors in iGrow can expect revenue sharing opportunities ranging from 13% to 24% annually, making it an attractive option for those looking to support sustainable agriculture while generating returns.

Fabelio

Seed Round in 2015
Fabelio is a design-centric e-tailer operating in Indonesia and soon in entire South East Asia. They partner with the best designers in Indonesia to create original designs and they work closely with the best factories to manufacture good-quality products at attractive prices. At fabelio they focus on furnishing happiness.

Kudo

Series A in 2015
KuDo Technology Indonesia, LLC develops a technology platform that bridges offline and online e-commerce and payment markets in Indonesia. It installs and operates kiosks at malls, universities, office buildings, and convenience stores for enabling customers to shop online for game vouchers, discount vouchers, cellphone balances, and others without having to use credit cards. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tangerang, Indonesia. As of July 24, 2017, Kudo Technology Indonesia, LLC was acquired by GP Network Asia Pte. Ltd.

Zeemi.tv

Seed Round in 2015
Zeemi.tv operates an online live-sharing platform for customers in Indonesia. It allows its users to perform and enjoy live performances. Zeemi.tv was founded on December 1, 2014 and is headquartered in Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia.

Bukalapak

Series B in 2015
PT Bukalapak operates an online e-commerce platform in Indonesia, offering a diverse range of consumer products, including electronics, household appliances, automotive parts, cosmetics, and apparel. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Jakarta, the platform facilitates easy shopping through various categories, ensuring consumers can access a wide variety of commercial and personal items. Bukalapak emphasizes customer convenience with features such as easy returns and multiple payment options, including cash on delivery and credit or debit card transactions. In addition to physical goods, the company also provides virtual financial products, enhancing its overall service offering in the Indonesian market.

Bukalapak

Series A in 2014
PT Bukalapak operates an online e-commerce platform in Indonesia, offering a diverse range of consumer products, including electronics, household appliances, automotive parts, cosmetics, and apparel. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Jakarta, the platform facilitates easy shopping through various categories, ensuring consumers can access a wide variety of commercial and personal items. Bukalapak emphasizes customer convenience with features such as easy returns and multiple payment options, including cash on delivery and credit or debit card transactions. In addition to physical goods, the company also provides virtual financial products, enhancing its overall service offering in the Indonesian market.

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.