Investor directory

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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http://500.co
http://500startups.com.vn
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https://angel.co/company/500startups
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https://linkedin.com/company/500-startups
https://pitchbook.com/profiles/fund/15497-47F
https://signal.nfx.com/firms/500-startups
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814 Mission Street, 6th Floor San Francisco, CA, 94103

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 Subscription

Bespoke Post

Series B in 2021
Goods and guidance for the modern man, delivered monthly. We aim to upgrade a guy's day-to-day life through our themed boxes full of enviable gear – shaving sets, shoe shine kits, home bar essentials, and lots more – plus a full shop of uniquely cool standalone products. Here's how it works: at the beginning of each month, you'll get an email with a full look inside the box we've selected for you based on what we think you'll enjoy. You're free to tweak colors and sizes, add on extra goods, or skip it at no cost – whatever you want. And there's always free shipping, easy returns, and no hassles, ever. See you on the inside.

Veluga

Seed Round in 2020
Veluga is a membership service that provides regular delivery of craft beer and pairing night snack twice a month.

Blume

Seed Round in 2020
ElleBox provides organic feminine hygiene subscription box service.

Epic

Series D in 2020
Epic! Creations Inc. is an online subscription service that provides access to a vast library of books and chapter books for children aged 12 and under. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Epic offers a digital reading platform that includes read-to-me books, audiobooks, educational videos, and interactive quizzes. The platform is designed to foster a fun and safe learning environment, encouraging children to explore their interests through engaging content. Epic's services are accessible via the web and mobile applications on iOS and Android devices, making it a versatile resource for young readers worldwide.

invygo

Seed Round in 2020
Invygo Tech FZ LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offers an app-based car subscription service that allows users to book dealership-verified cars on a rental basis. Customers can easily browse available vehicles, upload their driving license, and complete all necessary documentation within the app. The service includes free home delivery of the chosen car within hours and provides a flexible monthly payment model without long-term commitments or hidden fees. Users can also request servicing or return their car with a simple tap, making it a convenient alternative to traditional car ownership and leasing. Invygo aims to deliver a high-quality customer experience, catering to those seeking more flexible automotive solutions.

Adapty

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Adapty is a service platform focused on enhancing mobile in-app subscriptions. It provides tools for analyzing subscription performance and optimizing user engagement through A/B testing of paywalls. The platform allows developers to remotely adjust in-app paywalls and implement promotional campaigns via push notifications, helping to drive subscriber growth. Additionally, Adapty offers analytics that track subscription events, enabling mobile developers and marketers to improve conversion rates and effectively manage their subscription infrastructure.

AppBind

Seed Round in 2020
AppBind, Inc. is a software company based in Atherton, California, established in 2018. The company offers a platform that enables agencies and consultants to manage cloud software and service subscriptions on behalf of their clients. By creating virtual credit cards, AppBind allows users to procure subscriptions, advertising, and digital assets while automatically tracking and recording expenses. This streamlined approach helps businesses efficiently manage payments and reduces the risk of missed subscriptions or payments. The platform aims to simplify the management of cloud software, making it easier for agencies to grow their services and maintain financial oversight for their clients.

invygo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Invygo Tech FZ LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offers an app-based car subscription service that allows users to book dealership-verified cars on a rental basis. Customers can easily browse available vehicles, upload their driving license, and complete all necessary documentation within the app. The service includes free home delivery of the chosen car within hours and provides a flexible monthly payment model without long-term commitments or hidden fees. Users can also request servicing or return their car with a simple tap, making it a convenient alternative to traditional car ownership and leasing. Invygo aims to deliver a high-quality customer experience, catering to those seeking more flexible automotive solutions.

Silk and Sonder

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Silk and Sonder, Inc. provides monthly planners and journal subscription services. It offers monthly and weekly calendar spreads, habit trackers, productivity and focus frameworks, art and design articles, and themed quotes and poems. The company also provides monthly and annual wellness planners subscription services. It sells its products through online. Silk and Sonder, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has an additional location in New York, New York.

PayForm

Seed Round in 2018
PayForm allows anyone to create simple and beautiful payment forms that support one shot and recurring payments in seconds and without any coding.

Bloome

Seed Round in 2018
Bloome provides service to receive flowers by subscription.

Blume

Angel Round in 2017
ElleBox provides organic feminine hygiene subscription box service.

We Are Onyx

Seed Round in 2017
We Are Onyx Beauty Box is a women's beauty subscription box that offers products for complete beauty regimen. Curated with on-trend brands, hard-to-find beauty must-haves, and our fave Black-owned brands. The company's aim is to provide a fully customized & integrated beauty experience to a community, which has been longing for someone who really cares about their specific needs.

Cardlife

Seed Round in 2017
Cardlife LTD. provides an online platform that helps users manage their subscriptions and keep their card details valid for authorized suppliers of choice. Its platform allows users to save money on SaaS subscriptions, manage various subscriptions in one place, discover the deals, get real time overcharge alerts, and optimize spending. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

KFit

Series A in 2016
KFit gets you into the best fitness studios, classes and gyms in your city. Get access to unlimited group fitness classes and activities with just one monthly membership. Transform your workouts.Never get bored. Discover new ways to move. Take as many classes per month as you’d like. Try a different studio everyday. It’s time to work out the way you want to.

Junior Explorers

Seed Round in 2015
Junior Explorers Inc. is a subscription-based educational service designed for children aged 5 to 12, focusing on wildlife and nature exploration. The company provides a monthly package that includes science kits, collectibles, engaging activities, and online games, aimed at fostering a love for the environment among young learners. Operating from Brooklyn, New York, Junior Explorers ships its products semi-monthly to customers across the United States. The service targets the vast market of elementary school children, with a mission to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards through interactive and enjoyable learning experiences.

KFit

Seed Round in 2015
KFit gets you into the best fitness studios, classes and gyms in your city. Get access to unlimited group fitness classes and activities with just one monthly membership. Transform your workouts.Never get bored. Discover new ways to move. Take as many classes per month as you’d like. Try a different studio everyday. It’s time to work out the way you want to.

Epic

Seed Round in 2014
Epic! Creations Inc. is an online subscription service that provides access to a vast library of books and chapter books for children aged 12 and under. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Epic offers a digital reading platform that includes read-to-me books, audiobooks, educational videos, and interactive quizzes. The platform is designed to foster a fun and safe learning environment, encouraging children to explore their interests through engaging content. Epic's services are accessible via the web and mobile applications on iOS and Android devices, making it a versatile resource for young readers worldwide.

Bespoke Post

Seed Round in 2013
Goods and guidance for the modern man, delivered monthly. We aim to upgrade a guy's day-to-day life through our themed boxes full of enviable gear – shaving sets, shoe shine kits, home bar essentials, and lots more – plus a full shop of uniquely cool standalone products. Here's how it works: at the beginning of each month, you'll get an email with a full look inside the box we've selected for you based on what we think you'll enjoy. You're free to tweak colors and sizes, add on extra goods, or skip it at no cost – whatever you want. And there's always free shipping, easy returns, and no hassles, ever. See you on the inside.

Sproutkin

Seed Round in 2013
Sproutkin, a San Francisco, CA-based subscription service for children’s books. Sproutkin operates a monthly subscription rental service that allows parents to receive shipments of new books on a regular basis.

Bespoke Post

Seed Round in 2012
Goods and guidance for the modern man, delivered monthly. We aim to upgrade a guy's day-to-day life through our themed boxes full of enviable gear – shaving sets, shoe shine kits, home bar essentials, and lots more – plus a full shop of uniquely cool standalone products. Here's how it works: at the beginning of each month, you'll get an email with a full look inside the box we've selected for you based on what we think you'll enjoy. You're free to tweak colors and sizes, add on extra goods, or skip it at no cost – whatever you want. And there's always free shipping, easy returns, and no hassles, ever. See you on the inside.

Artsicle

Seed Round in 2011
Artsicle is a web application to discover your taste in art and rent your favorite original pieces to enjoy at home, starting at $25 a month. Artsicle provide access to some of New York's top emerging artists, letting customers nationwide find the right artwork for them from the comfort of a couch.

Recurly

Seed Round in 2010
Recurly, Inc. develops and provides enterprise-class subscription management solutions to optimize and automate revenue growth for businesses worldwide. Its subscription management solution allows users to speed time-to-value, maximize revenue, boost developer productivity, gain actionable insights, and ensure security and compliance. The company provides subscription management solutions, deep payments expertise, and data-driven billing intelligence to optimize subscription revenue growth for businesses. Its subscription management and billing platform manage subscription revenues for companies in digital media, streaming, publishing, SaaS, consumer goods, and professional services industries. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in San Francisco, California. It has additional offices in Boulder, Colorado and New Orleans, Louisiana.