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 Insurance Brokers

Briza

Series A in 2021
Briza, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in an online insurance-as-a-service platform, launched in 2016. The platform facilitates instant quoting, binding, and issuance of commercial insurance policies, serving as a marketplace for automated underwriting models. By providing a comprehensive API, Briza enables organizations, including insurance agencies and consumer applications, to integrate commercial insurance solutions seamlessly. This infrastructure allows insurers to deliver their products in a digital format quickly and cost-effectively, catering primarily to small business clients.

Smartia

Venture Round in 2021
Smartia Assessoria e Corretagem de Seguros S.A. operates as an online insurance broker that sells car, motorcycle, truck, taxi, and fleet insurance. It also serves insurance companies for hiring condominium, home, business, and health insurance, as well as for specialized services. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As of January 3, 2018, Smartia Assessoria e Corretagem de Seguros S.A. operates as a subsidiary of QuinStreet, Inc.

Briza

Seed Round in 2020
Briza, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in an online insurance-as-a-service platform, launched in 2016. The platform facilitates instant quoting, binding, and issuance of commercial insurance policies, serving as a marketplace for automated underwriting models. By providing a comprehensive API, Briza enables organizations, including insurance agencies and consumer applications, to integrate commercial insurance solutions seamlessly. This infrastructure allows insurers to deliver their products in a digital format quickly and cost-effectively, catering primarily to small business clients.

Zipia

Seed Round in 2020
Zipia unlocks the digital channel for insurance carriers and agents, connecting them with qualified and engaged consumers in real time via call, chat or WhatsApp. Our solution combines state-of-the-art technology with digital marketing expertise in a very simple web platform that empowers agents to sell more effectively, with detailed dashboards that provide complete transparency on performance and ROI.

Jones

Seed Round in 2019
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.

Vouch

Series A in 2019
Vouch, Inc. is an insurance provider focused on delivering tailored insurance solutions for startups in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company specializes in various types of coverage, including general liability, business property, directors and officers, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, and more. Vouch also offers risk assessment services and management tools, enabling startups to effectively manage and mitigate potential risks. The company aims to simplify the process of obtaining business insurance through its digital platform, which allows clients to access customized coverage options. Vouch operates as a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group and has expanded its presence with additional offices in Chicago.

TaCerto.com

Seed Round in 2019
TaCerto.com is an online insurance broker that provides financial planning services to its customers. Individuals can get real-time quotes on financial products for home, life, health, travel, and automotive needs. It was launched in 2011.

Jones

Seed Round in 2018
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.

Mira

Seed Round in 2018
Mira Financial, Inc. provides online insurance brokerage services. The company's online platform helps compare the quotes from different insurers and provides advice to buy a policy that fits the customer. Mira Financial, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in New York, New York.

Kin Insurance

Series A in 2018
Kin Insurance, Inc. is an insurance agency founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company specializes in home insurance products, offering a range of coverage options including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Kin Insurance utilizes an online platform that simplifies the application process, allowing customers to customize their policies based on thousands of property data points. This approach ensures that homeowners receive personalized and affordable coverage tailored to their specific needs. With payment processing facilities in Palatine and Chicago, Kin Insurance aims to provide a user-friendly experience while helping clients secure their assets effectively.

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.

Jones

Pre Seed Round in 2017
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.

Ledger Investing

Seed Round in 2017
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.

BenRevo

Seed Round in 2017
For employers who purchase health insurance, BenRevo is a platform that brings the shopping experience online. The current method of buying insurance used by brokers, employers and insurance carriers is paper heavy, error prone and time consuming. BenRevo simplifies this process by connecting all parties through a digital marketplace. And by doing so BenRevo will limit errors, imrove plans and price transparency, and automate the $185B mid market insurance space.

BenRevo

Seed Round in 2017
For employers who purchase health insurance, BenRevo is a platform that brings the shopping experience online. The current method of buying insurance used by brokers, employers and insurance carriers is paper heavy, error prone and time consuming. BenRevo simplifies this process by connecting all parties through a digital marketplace. And by doing so BenRevo will limit errors, imrove plans and price transparency, and automate the $185B mid market insurance space.

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.

VisionX

Seed Round in 2016
VisionX is a platform that makes the distribution of insurance products more efficient on a global scale, helping both insurance companies, aggregators and insurance agents along the way. VisionX connects insurance companies with multiple channels with a technology that allows quoting and purchasing in real-time.

TaCerto.com

Seed Round in 2016
TaCerto.com is an online insurance broker that provides financial planning services to its customers. Individuals can get real-time quotes on financial products for home, life, health, travel, and automotive needs. It was launched in 2011.

Embroker

Series A in 2016
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago and Boston, the company utilizes an online platform that enables clients to buy, manage, and analyze their commercial insurance policies efficiently. This platform allows users to share, request, and track proof of coverage through digital certificates of insurance and provides tools for real-time claims tracking. Embroker offers a variety of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also facilitates peer comparison, helping clients benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with brokerage expertise, Embroker aims to simplify the insurance process and enhance value for its clients in the competitive property and casualty insurance market.

Allay

Seed Round in 2015
Allay Inc. is a benefits consulting company that focuses on providing an online platform for small to medium-sized businesses to manage their employee benefits and health insurance purchasing in a paperless manner. The company allows businesses to collaborate with their preferred brokers to purchase, fund, and administer health insurance plans effectively. Allay specializes in self-funded and level-funded insurance products and assists benefits advisors in modeling various healthcare vendor options and stop-loss insurance contracts. This capability enables consultants to recommend the most cost-effective vendor combinations tailored to specific populations and locations, ultimately leading to improved quality of care and reduced costs for clients. Incorporated in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Allay operates as a subsidiary of Novo Benefits, LLC.

Embroker

Seed Round in 2015
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago and Boston, the company utilizes an online platform that enables clients to buy, manage, and analyze their commercial insurance policies efficiently. This platform allows users to share, request, and track proof of coverage through digital certificates of insurance and provides tools for real-time claims tracking. Embroker offers a variety of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also facilitates peer comparison, helping clients benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with brokerage expertise, Embroker aims to simplify the insurance process and enhance value for its clients in the competitive property and casualty insurance market.