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.

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Christine Tsai

Joanna Goh

Kwan Yee Lee

Mostafa Salem

Niamh O'Donnell

Emily Printz

Hongseok Yoo

Rola Hassan

Ella Shukhova

Oksana Vodonos

Alexandra Boffa-Taylor

Ignacio Collantes

Yileen Koh

Nicholas Davison

Motaz Nofal

Amjad Ahmad

Selin Esin

Tarik Dutkuner

Ben Chandrema

Jules Avila

Grace Tsou

Abdulrahman Aljiffry

Mohammad Khdair

Amal Enan

Sheila Reyna Flores

Steph Cobos

Marcela Olivares

Felicia Chia

Shahril Ibrahim

Reem Khamis

Yohei Sawayama

Perth Krungkraipetch

Justin Koo

Katrin Zlobina

Clayton Bryan

Pedro Vieira

Mareme Dieng

Juan Mercado

Paul Cabrera

Cassandra Tan

Enis Hulli

Lucia Forero

Carrie Liauw

Vishal Harnal

Didier Quiroz

Amal Dokhan

Arin Ozkula

Philippe Schenk

Paulina Szyrmer

Aaron Blumenthal

Khailee Ng

Bedy Yang

Paul Yoo

Tony Wang

Tim Chae

Ee - Ling Lim

Krating Poonpol

Courtney Powell

Miranda Gahagan

Iku Sakon

Binh Tran

The Program Management Team at 500 Global is responsible for overseeing and executing various startup accelerator programs and initiatives within the firm. This team coordinates activities across regions, manages program logistics, and ensures the successful delivery of resources and support to entrepreneurs. By collaborating with other team members and stakeholders, the Program Management Team plays a vital role in driving program effectiveness and enhancing the global impact of 500 Startups' investments and educational initiatives.

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