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

Alba Zurriaga Carda

Global Head of Innovation Strategy

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

Moo Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Venture Partner

Krating Poonpol

Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Peter Shin

Lead Manager

Sanjay Singhal

Partner

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Founding Partner and CEO

Pedro Vieira

Partner

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Arief bin Johan Alimin

Associate

Guhyeonmo Simsa

Executive

Past deals in Ticketing

TicketRev

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TicketRev is a technology startup transforming the ticketing industry with innovative fan engagement solutions. The company operates a reverse marketplace that allows buyers to create bids for live event tickets by selecting their preferred seating and offering a price. This platform enables sellers to accept matching bids and resell their tickets instantly, enhancing the overall ticketing experience for both fans and event organizers. By focusing on empowering sports teams, venues, and event organizers, TicketRev aims to create memorable experiences for fans attending live events.

TicketRev

Pre Seed Round in 2022
TicketRev is a technology startup transforming the ticketing industry with innovative fan engagement solutions. The company operates a reverse marketplace that allows buyers to create bids for live event tickets by selecting their preferred seating and offering a price. This platform enables sellers to accept matching bids and resell their tickets instantly, enhancing the overall ticketing experience for both fans and event organizers. By focusing on empowering sports teams, venues, and event organizers, TicketRev aims to create memorable experiences for fans attending live events.

TourHero

Seed Round in 2021
TourHero is a social travel platform designed to enhance the travel experience for individuals and travel agents alike. The company specializes in creating unique, experiential, and immersive journeys that cater to diverse traveler interests. Its platform enables travel agents to purchase accommodations, transportation, and tours while providing competitive pricing and flexible payment plans. Additionally, TourHero offers free travel concierge services, logistical support, and personalized destination recommendations, all aimed at helping travelers discover memorable experiences with like-minded individuals. By focusing on unforgettable journeys, TourHero seeks to redefine the way people explore the world.

TourHero

Venture Round in 2021
TourHero is a social travel platform designed to enhance the travel experience for individuals and travel agents alike. The company specializes in creating unique, experiential, and immersive journeys that cater to diverse traveler interests. Its platform enables travel agents to purchase accommodations, transportation, and tours while providing competitive pricing and flexible payment plans. Additionally, TourHero offers free travel concierge services, logistical support, and personalized destination recommendations, all aimed at helping travelers discover memorable experiences with like-minded individuals. By focusing on unforgettable journeys, TourHero seeks to redefine the way people explore the world.

TicketRev

Venture Round in 2021
TicketRev is a technology startup transforming the ticketing industry with innovative fan engagement solutions. The company operates a reverse marketplace that allows buyers to create bids for live event tickets by selecting their preferred seating and offering a price. This platform enables sellers to accept matching bids and resell their tickets instantly, enhancing the overall ticketing experience for both fans and event organizers. By focusing on empowering sports teams, venues, and event organizers, TicketRev aims to create memorable experiences for fans attending live events.

MagicBus

Series A in 2019
MagicBus operates a bus booking platform that serves long-distance commuters by offering flexible vanpooling options. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company enables riders to pre-book seats and adjust routes in response to demand, making long-distance travel more convenient. The platform partners with transit providers to offer part-time or occasional rides, allowing users to reserve seats on available buses from anywhere and to select routes that fit their schedules.

The Ticket Fairy

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2013, The Ticket Fairy specializes in ticketing and marketing services for concerts, festivals, and arts events. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers event management, data analytics, and targeted advertising solutions to help organizers increase attendance levels and enhance patron experiences.

Sinemia

Seed Round in 2018
Sinemia is a global movie ticket subscription platform that provides users with unlimited access to cinema tickets for a fixed monthly fee. Founded in 2015 by Rifat Oguz, the company allows its members to attend major theaters without limitations, offering a range of features such as advanced ticketing, reserved seating, and private screenings. Utilizing AI technology, Sinemia integrates a mobile application with a payment card, enhancing the user experience through location-based services. This innovative approach enables subscribers to enjoy their favorite films at reduced costs while simplifying the ticket purchasing process.

Shohoz

Series A in 2018
Shohoz is a digital platform offering on-demand services. Through its smartphone app, it provides ride-sharing, bus, movie, concert, and cricket match ticketing, along with food delivery services.

GurĂº de Viaje

Seed Round in 2018
GurĂº de Viaje operates an online travel booking platform that offers flights, hotels, and tour packages. Founded in 2014 and based in Zapopan, Mexico, the company aggregates travel options from airlines and other partners and enables customers to book complete holiday packages through a single platform.

Eventtus

Series A in 2017
Eventtus is a comprehensive event management platform that streamlines the organization and execution of events for both organizers and attendees. It allows event organizers to quickly input event details, create a dedicated web page, sell tickets, and develop a customized mobile app that enhances the attendee experience. This app provides users with easy access to event schedules, speaker information, and interactive features such as live polls and networking opportunities. Attendees can engage with sessions and speakers, initiate conversations, and exchange contact information directly through the app. By offering tools for event planning, content management, and real-time engagement, Eventtus helps organizers maximize networking opportunities, gather insights, and improve the overall success of their events.

Win-Win

Seed Round in 2017
Win-Win is a gamified giving platform that hosts fantasy sports-style tournaments featuring NFL and NBA athletes. Founded by former NFL linebacker Mike T. Brown in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company combines gaming with charitable giving. Each tournament highlights a cause selected by the host athlete, and participants make voluntary, tax-deductible donations to support it. This approach aims to make charitable contributions more engaging and enjoyable for fans.

Sinemia

Seed Round in 2016
Sinemia is a global movie ticket subscription platform that provides users with unlimited access to cinema tickets for a fixed monthly fee. Founded in 2015 by Rifat Oguz, the company allows its members to attend major theaters without limitations, offering a range of features such as advanced ticketing, reserved seating, and private screenings. Utilizing AI technology, Sinemia integrates a mobile application with a payment card, enhancing the user experience through location-based services. This innovative approach enables subscribers to enjoy their favorite films at reduced costs while simplifying the ticket purchasing process.

Win-Win

Angel Round in 2016
Win-Win is a gamified giving platform that hosts fantasy sports-style tournaments featuring NFL and NBA athletes. Founded by former NFL linebacker Mike T. Brown in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company combines gaming with charitable giving. Each tournament highlights a cause selected by the host athlete, and participants make voluntary, tax-deductible donations to support it. This approach aims to make charitable contributions more engaging and enjoyable for fans.

TicketBox

Series A in 2016
Ticketbox is an online ticketing start up coming out from Ho Chi Minh City. We do online ticketing and also providing marketing solution for events to sell tickets better. Ticketbox achievement: ... Winner of HCMC Startup Weekend ... Vietnam Demo Day People's choice award

Ticktate

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Ticktate, Inc. is a company that specializes in a mobile application designed for purchasing concert tickets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Ticktate offers a booking solution that enables live music fans to buy tickets directly from venues, thereby avoiding high service fees typically associated with traditional ticketing platforms. This direct sourcing not only benefits consumers but also provides artists and venues with valuable insights into their audience. By focusing on mobile-only ticket sales, Ticktate aims to enhance the overall ticket-buying experience for music enthusiasts.

CatchThatBus

Seed Round in 2015
CatchThatBus is an online travel agency specializing in bus-related travel within Southeast Asia. It offers consumers the ability to browse options and purchase tickets from various trusted operators, covering over 500 destinations in Malaysia and Singapore.

The Ticket Fairy

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2013, The Ticket Fairy specializes in ticketing and marketing services for concerts, festivals, and arts events. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers event management, data analytics, and targeted advertising solutions to help organizers increase attendance levels and enhance patron experiences.

TicketBox

Venture Round in 2014
Ticketbox is an online ticketing start up coming out from Ho Chi Minh City. We do online ticketing and also providing marketing solution for events to sell tickets better. Ticketbox achievement: ... Winner of HCMC Startup Weekend ... Vietnam Demo Day People's choice award

Cinepapaya

Seed Round in 2014
Cinepapaya.com is a platform for the online and mobile sales of movie tickets for emerging markets, offering a B2B E-commerce turn-key solution for partner movie theaters including web and mobile, ticket validation and Business Intelligence. We offer a B2C one-stop point of purchase for movie goers, attracting and engaging users with movie related content (synopsis, actor bios, trailers, fotos, etc) and an active community (contests, prizes, passes & premiere invitations) integrated to social networks.

Peatix

Series A in 2013
Peatix Inc. is a global event registration platform founded in 2011 and based in Tokyo, Japan. It provides event organizers with a suite of tools to create, promote, manage, and sell tickets for a variety of events, ranging from concerts to conferences. The platform facilitates a seamless ticketing experience, allowing attendees to easily purchase tickets while also discovering events that align with their interests. Peatix has served over 30,000 events since its inception and is known for its mobile-centric approach, enhancing the event experience through social interactions and event discovery features available on its mobile applications and website. The company has expanded its operations to the United States and Singapore and offers competitive ticketing fees along with customizable event pages for organizers. Peatix aims to connect individuals with shared passions and foster vibrant communities through diverse experiences.

Cinepapaya

Seed Round in 2013
Cinepapaya.com is a platform for the online and mobile sales of movie tickets for emerging markets, offering a B2B E-commerce turn-key solution for partner movie theaters including web and mobile, ticket validation and Business Intelligence. We offer a B2C one-stop point of purchase for movie goers, attracting and engaging users with movie related content (synopsis, actor bios, trailers, fotos, etc) and an active community (contests, prizes, passes & premiere invitations) integrated to social networks.

WalletKit

Seed Round in 2012
WalletKit is a Software as a Service (SaaS) company that enables businesses to create, manage, and distribute digital passes, tickets, store cards, and coupons to customers via mobile wallets like Apple Passbook and Google Wallet. It offers a scalable, reliable platform that simplifies the process of delivering these digital assets, reducing costs and complexity for businesses. WalletKit also provides flexible APIs for custom integration and analytics tools to track results.

Flightfox

Angel Round in 2012
Flightfox, Inc. is a travel technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2012. It operates an online platform that combines advanced technology with human expertise to provide comprehensive travel management services. The platform allows users to search, book, and manage their travel itineraries, including flights, hotels, and car rentals, while also handling changes and cancellations. Flightfox aims to optimize users' travel experiences by maximizing loyalty benefits and credit card strategies, ultimately saving them money compared to traditional corporate travel management. With full access to deal inventory, Flightfox ensures users can secure competitive pricing without the hassle of comparing multiple sources.

Ingresse

Seed Round in 2012
Ingresse is a Brazilian social ticketing company that enables people to discover the concerts, nightclubs, parties, and theater plays of their choice. It connects organizers to their audience through an intuitive platform.

Applauze

Seed Round in 2012
Applauze, previously known as 955Dreams Inc., is a mobile application developer focused on enhancing the event discovery and ticket purchasing experience. Launched in March 2013, the Applauze app provides users access to a vast array of events, including concerts, theater productions, sports games, and community gatherings across 41 U.S. cities and 5 Canadian cities. Utilizing data analytics and machine learning, the application intelligently recommends events tailored to users' preferences, facilitating the purchase of tickets from both primary sellers and secondary markets. Applauze aims to create engaging and immersive mobile products, combining high-quality design with educational content to foster meaningful connections between artists and their audiences. The company is composed of a dedicated team of designers and developers passionate about delivering innovative solutions in the event industry.

WillCall

Seed Round in 2011
WillCall is a smartphone application focused on music discovery and ticketing, designed to enhance the live music experience for users. The app curates a selection of the best shows happening in users' cities over a two-week period, simplifying the ticket purchasing process with a user-friendly interface that allows for quick transactions without the need to wait in line or interact with box offices. This platform emphasizes the enjoyment of live music, making it easier for users to discover and attend events, ultimately encouraging them to engage with their local music scene.

Applauze

Seed Round in 2011
Applauze, previously known as 955Dreams Inc., is a mobile application developer focused on enhancing the event discovery and ticket purchasing experience. Launched in March 2013, the Applauze app provides users access to a vast array of events, including concerts, theater productions, sports games, and community gatherings across 41 U.S. cities and 5 Canadian cities. Utilizing data analytics and machine learning, the application intelligently recommends events tailored to users' preferences, facilitating the purchase of tickets from both primary sellers and secondary markets. Applauze aims to create engaging and immersive mobile products, combining high-quality design with educational content to foster meaningful connections between artists and their audiences. The company is composed of a dedicated team of designers and developers passionate about delivering innovative solutions in the event industry.

Welcu

Seed Round in 2010
Welcu is a developer of an event management and ticketing platform that caters to event planners seeking to organize and execute various events, including corporate gatherings and sports activities. The platform facilitates the entire event planning process by offering tools for selling tickets, sending digital invitations, managing guest lists, and tracking RSVPs. Additionally, it integrates seamlessly with other tools that users may prefer, thereby enhancing the overall event experience for both brands and their customers. Through its comprehensive features, Welcu aims to simplify event organization and improve the quality of experiences created by agencies and brands.
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