KICK Ventures Competitors

500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm with $2.3B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,800 companies operating in 80+ countries. Our team members are located in over 30 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies. 500 Global is a leading investor in Southeast Asia having backed companies valued at over US$1B such as Grab, Bukalapak, Carousell, Carsome, and FinAccel. Our team has backed over 400 companies across multiple sectors from consumer to deep technology. We focus on investing in businesses and AI-enabled technologies that advance rural digitalization, sustainable cities, human and machine productivity, healthcare, food security and financial inclusivity. Our 25+ team members are located across Southeast Asia and bring deep in-market experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators. We are actively growing to serve more founders, as well as connect companies with capital, expertise, and global networks to help them succeed.

StartSe is a continuing executive education company that has emerged from the finding of a mismatch between the traditional model of education and the labor market needs of the so-called New Economy. StartSe also functions as a digital platform designed to connect and strengthen the ecosystem of startups, investors and companies, providing the community with quality education and content. We are based in Brazil with offices in China and EUA.

Originally called Compera, the company was founded in 1998 by Fabricio Bloisi and Fábio Póvoa in Campinas, Brazil. It later joined forces with Movile, founded by Eduardo Henrique; nTime, founded by Marcelo Sales and Rafael Duton; and Yavox, founded by Andreas Blazodaks. Together, they formed Movile (named in 2010) and grew into a group of digital businesses across Latin America. Movile has evolved alongside the technologies shaping people’s lives. From its early work in mobile services to its expansion into food delivery, logistics, ticketing and digital entertainment, the company has brought together entrepreneurship, investment and technology to build and scale businesses. Movile’s growth included acquisitions, international expansion and investments in companies such as iFood, Sympla and PlayKids. With the backing of investors including Naspers, now through Prosus, Movile supported founders and teams as they developed products, reached new markets and expanded their operations. In 2013, Movile began investing in iFood, marking the start of a relationship that became central to the group’s journey. Over the following years, it continued supporting iFood’s development and expansion, contributing to its growth. In 2019, Movile’s co-founder and CEO, Fabricio Bloisi, became CEO of iFood, when the two companies were brought together. Movile and iFood have since come together so the ecosystem can operate in an integrated way. By bringing businesses, teams, technology and expertise together, this integration strengthens collaboration and connects capabilities across the ecosystem. In 2024, Fabricio Bloisi, Movile’s co-founder and CEO and CEO of iFood, became CEO of Prosus, Movile’s largest shareholder. This next chapter builds on Movile’s entrepreneurial roots: identifying opportunities, supporting ambitious teams and using technology to solve everyday challenges. As part of iFood, that experience continues to support innovation, help entrepreneurs grow and create value.