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.

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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 Entertainment

QIDZ LLC

Seed Round in 2019

QIDZ LLC is a mobile application developer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2017. The company specializes in connecting parents with vendors offering entertainment, education, and after-school activities for children. Its platform allows users to discover carefully curated fun and educational activities, access exclusive deals, and book services online instantly. By facilitating this connection, QIDZ enables parents to efficiently plan family outings while providing vendors with a targeted audience to promote their offerings.

QIDZ LLC

Seed Round in 2019

Playcurio

Seed Round in 2019

Playcurio is an educational content developer.

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.

ALL DAY

Seed Round in 2016

All Day is building an editorial media brand and publishing technology for mobile-first Millennial audiences. The company leverages a network of owned and partner Social Media properties for content distribution and audience engagement, driving content sharing and virality. All Day’s network partners, writers, and editors manage posts, track analytics, and grow engagement through its CMS and Social distribution dashboard. Today, All Day maintains and engages a growing audience on Social Media channels through owned and operated content brands with over 28 million followers, as well as a distribution network reaching over 200 million followers across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Included among the company’s more popular social accounts are HistoryinPics and EarthPix on Twitter. Through these owned and partner accounts, All Day distributes highly visual and shareable editorial content, which is often featured on its destination site AllDay.com.

Cornflix

Seed Round in 2016

Cornflix Pte. Ltd. operates a video streaming platform based in Singapore, which was established in 2016. The platform offers a diverse array of content, including trending and viral videos, as well as entertainment from prominent media brands and personalities such as BBC, CNN, and popular YouTube creators. Cornflix features a wide variety of genres, including news, music, sports, food, beauty, and children's programming, aiming to provide positive and wholesome content that entertains, educates, and inspires its audience. With a subscription model, users can enjoy a TV-like experience, streaming movies, television series, and live sports events.

Bustle Digital Group

Series B in 2014

Bustle Digital Group operates a digital media platform targeting young readers, offering a broad spectrum of content that includes news, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty. The platform aims to redefine women's interests by providing diverse and engaging material that resonates with its audience. Through a collection of energetic contributors, Bustle delivers smart and accessible content designed to keep readers informed and entertained, whether they are looking for the latest news updates or recommendations for leisure activities. The company seeks to create a comprehensive resource for readers and social fans, ensuring they can stay connected to the topics they care about in one convenient location.

ALL DAY

Seed Round in 2013

Tushky

Seed Round in 2013

Tushky, Events and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., based in Mumbai, India, operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with local providers offering a variety of experiences and activities. Founded in 2011, Tushky focuses on leisure activities across several categories, including adventure, art and culture, and wellness. The platform enables individuals such as housewives, students, retired professionals, and local artisans to share and monetize their unique skills and experiences. With approximately 1,300 bookable activities available, Tushky has established itself as a leading marketplace for local experiences in India, capitalizing on the growing demand for unique leisure activities. The platform is noted for its advanced technology, which allows users to book activities efficiently, providing detailed information about dates, times, and payment options.

Bustle Digital Group

Series A in 2013

Viki

Series B in 2011

Viki is an international video website offering TV shows, movies, and other premium content translated into more than 150 languages by a community of avid fans.