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 Transportation Services

Spaceship

Seed Round in 2022
Spaceship is the first mobile platform in Hong Kong that users can instantly compare and book global and domestic door-to-door courier shipment online and users can complete shipment booking in just 4 steps. We help you find the ideal courier service for the best price and you can monitor all your shipments in one place.

Shuttle Central

Pre Seed Round in 2022
A tech platform distributing B2B mobility solution integrating mobility companies into one Founded in May 2019 in Cancun, Mexico. Shuttle Central is the first Mexican startup that integrates Small and medium size transportation companies globally under the Shuttle Central brand, offering our B2B distribution, know how, operation protocols and technology to take their business to the next level By 2022 the global transportation market will reach $684 Billion and we want to be a key part on that spent, helping travelers find how to move from point A – B in a smarter way With over 80 partnerships with local mobility companies and more than 30 global companies already using our services we manage to happily served 30,000 rides in the last 8 months. As we look into the near future, expanding our team is a must. But we must do so by focusing in these 3 areas: • Acquisition: our sourcing team is always looking for new local companies to partner up with and increase our ever-growing supply across LATAM to stand out as a big player. We need to expand our team to US and Europe to increase our coverage • Distribution - our business development team has improved margins and supply inventory of more than 25 accounts (OTA's, Travel Agencies, TTOO's, wholesalers, etc.) across the globe, our direct partnerships with local companies and the understanding of how a marketplace and retail environment works is key to become a one stop shop for these companies' mobility needs. Expanding our BDM’s to US and Europe Will help offering our services to other markets • Tech: we are hiring developers to work on the platform architecture and coding that will put us ahead of the game and solve important issues for several stakeholders Shuttle Central a worldwide mobility solution for everyone.

Verofax Limited

Seed Round in 2022
Traceability as a service for Pharmaceuticals, valuables and Food. Improve trust through eradicating counterfeit, tampering or inventory diversion. Solution includes last mile safe delivery.

Shuttle Central

Pre Seed Round in 2021
A tech platform distributing B2B mobility solution integrating mobility companies into one Founded in May 2019 in Cancun, Mexico. Shuttle Central is the first Mexican startup that integrates Small and medium size transportation companies globally under the Shuttle Central brand, offering our B2B distribution, know how, operation protocols and technology to take their business to the next level By 2022 the global transportation market will reach $684 Billion and we want to be a key part on that spent, helping travelers find how to move from point A – B in a smarter way With over 80 partnerships with local mobility companies and more than 30 global companies already using our services we manage to happily served 30,000 rides in the last 8 months. As we look into the near future, expanding our team is a must. But we must do so by focusing in these 3 areas: • Acquisition: our sourcing team is always looking for new local companies to partner up with and increase our ever-growing supply across LATAM to stand out as a big player. We need to expand our team to US and Europe to increase our coverage • Distribution - our business development team has improved margins and supply inventory of more than 25 accounts (OTA's, Travel Agencies, TTOO's, wholesalers, etc.) across the globe, our direct partnerships with local companies and the understanding of how a marketplace and retail environment works is key to become a one stop shop for these companies' mobility needs. Expanding our BDM’s to US and Europe Will help offering our services to other markets • Tech: we are hiring developers to work on the platform architecture and coding that will put us ahead of the game and solve important issues for several stakeholders Shuttle Central a worldwide mobility solution for everyone.

GetVan Pte Ltd

Seed Round in 2020
GetVan Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company that operates an online platform for booking vans, catering to both passenger and goods transportation needs. Established in 2014, the platform allows users to easily book and pay for fixed-route tickets, facilitating immediate and pre-scheduled transport services. GetVan offers a variety of services, including logistics for businesses, parcel delivery, and driver services, all provided by a network of over 200 verified drivers. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, accessible via smartphones without the need for a mobile app, ensuring quick and affordable responses to transportation requests. By connecting users directly with registered partners, GetVan aims to streamline the booking process and provide reliable service to urban residents in need of transportation solutions.

Shippio

Series A in 2019
Shippio, Inc. specializes in digital freight forwarding services, facilitating the import and export processes for its clients. The company centralizes shipping status, manages customs documents, and provides contact information, ensuring a smooth operation through responsive customer support. Shippio's platform offers comprehensive logistics services, including international shipping, trucking, warehousing, and packaging, along with capabilities for documentation management and transport arrangements from various ports. It features a dedicated dashboard for shipment tracking, cost analysis, and invoice management, allowing businesses to efficiently handle their logistics needs. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, Shippio was previously known as Circle-in Corp. before its name change in January 2017.

MagicBus

Series A in 2019
MagicBus, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, offers transportation services tailored for long-distance commuters. The company's platform facilitates a stress-free commuting experience by allowing users to book tickets in advance and create routes on-demand, catering to the specific needs of its customers. This flexibility helps ensure that commuters can travel conveniently and efficiently to their destinations.

GetVan Pte Ltd

Seed Round in 2019
GetVan Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company that operates an online platform for booking vans, catering to both passenger and goods transportation needs. Established in 2014, the platform allows users to easily book and pay for fixed-route tickets, facilitating immediate and pre-scheduled transport services. GetVan offers a variety of services, including logistics for businesses, parcel delivery, and driver services, all provided by a network of over 200 verified drivers. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, accessible via smartphones without the need for a mobile app, ensuring quick and affordable responses to transportation requests. By connecting users directly with registered partners, GetVan aims to streamline the booking process and provide reliable service to urban residents in need of transportation solutions.

FuelPanda

Seed Round in 2016
FleetPanda provides a logistics platform that helps manage fleet operations. FleetPanda's services include refueling, maintaining, and washing various kinds of the fleet which are used for construction, delivery, landscaping, tour, and other purposes, allowing clients to save on extra costs and carry out their operations in a simpler manner.

TruckTrack

Seed Round in 2015
TruckTrack Inc. provides SaaS solutions for the trucking industry. It provides dispatching LTL/TL management, and creates invoice and driver payroll. It also offer mobile application to track drivers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Belgrade, Serbia.

KidzJet

Seed Round in 2015
Children Transportation Platform which is Safe, Reliable, Affordable and Transparent. They operate in small to mid market segment (6 - 50 children) of children transportation. KidzJet target's private schools, after school programs and parent groups.

RidePal

Seed Round in 2012
RidePal is building a network of commuter shuttles for companies of any size and for the general public so that anyone can enjoy the benefits of a shared commute: increased productivity and efficiency, reduced congestion and GHG emissions, and a better quality of life (among others). They are a venture-backed, SF-based startup with an office on Union Square, and they currently operate a dozen+ routes servicing a dozen+ cities around the Bay Area.