500 Global
500 Global Flagship Accelerator Program
Web: 500 Global (former 500 Startups)
500 Global is a venture capital firm with more than $1.8 billion¹ in assets under management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies.
They focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. Invests far and wide, across sectors and geographies. Our portfolio includes 33 companies valued at $1B+ and 120 companies valued at more than $100 million. Portfolio: Udemy, Grab, Canva, Intercom among others
Take your startup to the next level with our flagship seed program in San Francisco. We’re one of the first major accelerators to break away from the rigid deadline system by accepting applications on a rolling basis. We tailor the program to your needs. We’re founders first.
About
Back in 2010, 500 Startups set out to create a 4-month long accelerator program for early-stage startups in Silicon Valley. After moving the program to downtown San Francisco and most recently opening up applications on a rolling basis, we continue to offer founders the opportunity for a $150,000 investment and a full program focused on growth and scaling their startup.
How to apply
What's included
What do startups get out of the program?
Community
Starting a company is solitary and challenging. Working with other people going through the same challenges makes a huge difference. Founders who’ve gone through our program tell us that the 500 community is extremely valuable.
Advice
Starting a company is solitary. Working with your peers going through the same challenges makes a huge difference.
Curriculum
500 brings in a wide variety of experts focused on marketing, culture, startup accounting, product design, sales, finance, and more. Think a Startup MBA on steroids.
Hands-on Support
We’ll work together on your business and product strategy, growth metrics and investor pitches.
Network
You’ll have access to 1,000+ founders, 200+ mentors and our own staff. Thanks to our massive network, startups build relationships and partnerships that wouldn’t be possible at their size without 500. Need an intro to a customer? Early access to a new platform feature? API access blocked? Stuck at the border? We have connections.
Money
Being a 500 Global company will validate your business, and our network will help you connect with investors when the time is right. 500 Startup’s standard accelerator deal is a $150,000 investment in return for a 6% stake. We charge $37,500 to participate, but the fees can be deducted from our investment.