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500 Global is a venture capital firm with US$2.1B in assets under management investing in globally ambitious founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where innovation, capital, and ecosystems can propel startups and unlock long-term value. Our mission is to uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 3,000 companies operating in 80+ countries. We have invested in 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 150+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our team members are located around the world and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from the world’s leading technology companies.
500 Global’s Southeast Asia funds have backed over 300 companies across sectors, including investing early in companies valued at over US$1 billion such as Grab, Carsome, Carousell, Bukalapak, and FinAccel. Our team members bring 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.
Founded in 1997, Pan-European VC Earlybird backs exceptional early-stage companies, supporting them through their growth and development phases and providing financial resources, strategic support, plus access to an international network and capital markets.
Through two separate strategies, Earlybird focuses on tech-enabled businesses across software applications, infrastructure, and deep tech, while Earlybird Health focuses on life science breakthroughs accelerated by data-driven analytics and operations. Earlybird also has a pro-bono impact initiative, Vision Lab. With EUR 2.5 billion under management across fund streams and a history of 9 IPOs and 41 trade sales, Earlybird is among Europe’s most established and active venture capital firms.
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