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 Real Estate

FazWaz

Venture Round in 2023
Thailand's Home for Real Estate

FazWaz

Venture Round in 2021
Thailand's Home for Real Estate

Infina

Seed Round in 2021
Infina is an investment platform that engages in real estate and financial services.

AlterEstate

Venture Round in 2021
AlterEstate is a cloud-based software solution designed for real estate agencies, enabling them to enhance sales and manage properties through a comprehensive dashboard. The platform incorporates a sales pipeline management methodology, allowing users to visualize their sales process and receive property recommendations tailored to client needs. In addition to its core functionalities, AlterEstate offers a website builder, marketing tools such as landing and form builders, and accounting and automation features. This integrated approach allows agencies to streamline operations, focus on closing sales and rentals, and provide a personalized experience for their clients, all within a single platform.

MHub

Seed Round in 2020
MHub is a developer of a real estate fintech platform that facilitates collaboration among property developers, real estate agents, bankers, and buyers. The platform aims to streamline the property purchasing process, allowing these stakeholders to work together more efficiently. By creating a community focused on simplifying interactions within the real estate market, MHub helps deserving buyers navigate the complexities of acquiring homes. The company's goal is to establish a systematic and synergistic environment that enhances communication and collaboration among all parties involved in real estate transactions.

FazWaz

Series A in 2020
Thailand's Home for Real Estate

Infina

Seed Round in 2020
Infina is an investment platform that engages in real estate and financial services.

Home61

Seed Round in 2016
HOME61 Miami Inc. operates as an online real estate company that helps users to find real estate properties in Miami and other surrounding areas. It enables users to search residential (house, apartment, condos, and penthouse) and other properties for rent and sale. It allows individuals, landlords, management companies, or brokers to list their real estate properties for rent and sale. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Miami, Florida.

RealtyShares

Seed Round in 2013
RealtyShares is a real estate investment platform that gives investors direct access to quality commercial real estate investment opportunities. It connects its network of individual and institutional investors with experienced real estate operators looking to raise capital to improve properties for higher, better use. Venture-backed by premier investors such as 500 Startups, Union Square Ventures, General Catalyst, Cross Creek Advisors, and Menlo Ventures, RealtyShares has deployed more than $840 million over 1,100 investment opportunities in 41 states.