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 InsurTech

Crabi

Venture Round in 2022
Crabi is a vertically-integrated Insurtech carrier which uses big data to analyze individual driving behavior

Omniful

Grant in 2022
Stealth B2B SaaS

doc-doc

Seed Round in 2021
doc-doc is a HealthTech company that provides: A Digital-Insurance for patients that can Access in seconds to Top Medical Specialists, Psychologist, Nutritionists, Coaches, E-Pharmacy, and Exams; Wellness Benefits for Companies that want to see their employees healthier, happier, and productive; Saas for Hospitals, IPS (Small Hospitals) & Doctors that want to increase their revenue and optimize their operations; Primary-Care Services and Saas for Insurance Companies that want to reduce cost and increase retention of their patients

Integrated Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Integrated Finance is a fintech company that specializes in providing a core banking platform tailored for banks and financial institutions. The company develops API-enabled solutions that facilitate the integration of various financial products. Its offerings include tools for building and launching financial services, enhancing customer engagement, automating workflows, and supporting open banking initiatives. By providing these features, Integrated Finance enables financial institutions to effectively manage their business finances and streamline operations, ultimately enhancing their service delivery and customer experience.

Super Seguros

Series A in 2021
Super Seguros is an insurance company that developed radical insurance products. The company's automated assessment technology allows its users to buy a policy today and covered tomorrow. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.

YAS

Venture Round in 2021
YAS is an innovative micro-insurance marketplace based in Hong Kong, designed to provide a customer-centric digital experience for insurance seekers. Functioning similarly to an app store, YAS harnesses open APIs to allow insurers to integrate their offerings seamlessly. The platform leverages advanced technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and GPS to deliver tailored insurance solutions that activate based on users' real-time activities, such as hiking or playing sports. This automated protection turns on and off according to location, enhancing convenience for users. Additionally, YAS incorporates 5G technology to facilitate telehealth services, allowing for immediate medical assistance while traveling. The platform emphasizes data privacy with its proprietary blockchain protocol, enabling secure storage of smart contracts and customer data, while also providing users with control over their information. By utilizing machine learning for risk assessment and dynamic pricing, YAS aims to deliver cost-effective insurance alternatives, fostering customer loyalty and redefining the insurance landscape for both businesses and consumers.

doc-doc

Pre Seed Round in 2020
doc-doc is a HealthTech company that provides: A Digital-Insurance for patients that can Access in seconds to Top Medical Specialists, Psychologist, Nutritionists, Coaches, E-Pharmacy, and Exams; Wellness Benefits for Companies that want to see their employees healthier, happier, and productive; Saas for Hospitals, IPS (Small Hospitals) & Doctors that want to increase their revenue and optimize their operations; Primary-Care Services and Saas for Insurance Companies that want to reduce cost and increase retention of their patients

Super Seguros

Seed Round in 2020
Super Seguros is an insurance company that developed radical insurance products. The company's automated assessment technology allows its users to buy a policy today and covered tomorrow. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.

Super Seguros

Seed Round in 2019
Super Seguros is an insurance company that developed radical insurance products. The company's automated assessment technology allows its users to buy a policy today and covered tomorrow. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.

Custodian

Seed Round in 2018
Custodian blends technology with reliable, time-saving claims management systems enabling companies to focus on their core business.

Indio Technologies

Series A in 2018
Indio Technologies simplifies the insurance application process for brokers and clients. It makes insurance fast, easy, and E&O free, saving agency time and money. The white-labeled platform comes pre-loaded with a library of 5,000+ digitally enhanced smart insurance forms and applications, a full e-signature solution, and secures document sharing. To date, brokers, big and small, use Indio to service more than 300,000 business clients. The company focuses on leveraging an intelligent software to transform workflows into delightful experiences for customers. It helps win more business and spend less time on redundant operational tasks. Indio Technologies was founded on 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

SO-SURE

Seed Round in 2017
SO-SURE Limited specializes in mobile insurance, providing innovative insurance plans to customers in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the company aims to enhance consumer trust in the insurance industry. As a fully delegated authority managing general agent (MGA), SO-SURE has digitalized the entire insurance value chain and developed proprietary models and anti-fraud technology. This approach offers consumers a significantly improved claims experience, allowing for claims to be processed up to ten times faster and easier. Additionally, consumers benefit from the potential to receive up to 80% of their premiums back each year if they do not make a claim. For underwriters, SO-SURE's model expands the addressable market while simultaneously reducing loss ratios, creating a mutually beneficial environment for both consumers and insurers.

Insider

Venture Round in 2017
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in enhancing their customer engagement throughout the marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. The platform utilizes real-time predictive segmentation powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile apps, and advertising. Designed for ease of implementation, Insider's unified data layer eliminates the need for complex integrations, allowing marketers to focus on driving growth without inefficiencies. The company aims to optimize marketing effectiveness by improving return on ad spend, driving conversions, and facilitating product discovery. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, Insider has expanded its presence globally with offices in multiple cities, including London, Tokyo, and Dubai. The company has received recognition for its innovative solutions and leadership, including listings in prestigious startup rankings.

Indio Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Indio Technologies simplifies the insurance application process for brokers and clients. It makes insurance fast, easy, and E&O free, saving agency time and money. The white-labeled platform comes pre-loaded with a library of 5,000+ digitally enhanced smart insurance forms and applications, a full e-signature solution, and secures document sharing. To date, brokers, big and small, use Indio to service more than 300,000 business clients. The company focuses on leveraging an intelligent software to transform workflows into delightful experiences for customers. It helps win more business and spend less time on redundant operational tasks. Indio Technologies was founded on 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.