500 Global
Nick Davison is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in market strategy and venture capital. As the Director of Market Strategy at 500 Startups since May 2020, Nick leads global market expansion strategies and oversees the launch of new VC funds and initiatives to build startup ecosystems. Prior to this role, Nick served as Chief Revenue Officer at Sunway Ventures, where responsibilities included building and managing operations for tech-enabled businesses. Additional experience encompasses roles in online media at TEG Media, investment analysis at Stark Investments and KeyBanc Capital Markets, and expertise in personal investments across public equities and digital assets. Nick holds an Executive Programme in Digital Transformation & Innovation from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from DePauw University.
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500 Global
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500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. It is one of the most active venture capital firms in the world. Since its inception in Silicon Valley, 500 Startups has invested in over 2,300 companies via its 5 global funds and 15 thematic funds dedicated to either specific geographic markets or verticals. Its 100+ team members are located in 20 countries around the world in order to support the 500 Startups global portfolio of investments which spans more than 75 countries. Notable investments in the 500 portfolio include Credit Karma, Twilio, Canva, Grab, Bukalapak, The RealReal, Talkdesk, Knotel, Udemy, and Ipsy. Beyond providing seed capital, 500 supports startups via their Seed Accelerator Programs which emphasize digital marketing, customer acquisition, lean startup practices, and fundraising for pre-Seed companies. 500 Startups further contributes to the development of innovation ecosystems by supporting startups and investors through educational programs, events, conferences, and partnerships with corporations and governments around the world.