Overview

500 Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 that invests in globally ambitious founders building fast-growing technology companies. Its investment strategy spans pre-seed through pre-IPO and emphasizes globally diversified investing, early access to emerging companies, local market expertise, and long-term founder relationships. The firm operates across multiple regions, including the United States, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eurasia, and East Asia, and invests across technology sectors rather than limiting its strategy to a single industry.

Investment focus

Sectors
Technology
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Pre-IPO
Regions
Global, United States, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Eurasia, East Asia

How they work with companies

500 Global supports founders with funding, mentorship, founder programs, and access to its international network of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and operators. Its programs and investment teams help companies connect with resources, market knowledge, networks, and opportunities to scale across regions. The firm also draws on local teams and operating experience to support founders navigating different markets.Read more

500 Global supports founders with funding, mentorship, founder programs, and access to its international network of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and operators. Its programs and investment teams help companies connect with resources, market knowledge, networks, and opportunities to scale across regions. The firm also draws on local teams and operating experience to support founders navigating different markets.

Key people

6 people
Christine TsaiChief Executive Officer & Founding PartnerView bio

Christine Tsai is CEO and Founding Partner of 500 Global and co-founded the firm in 2010. Before 500 Global, she worked in product marketing at Google, contributing to products including AdSense, Analytics, YouTube APIs, and Developer Tools.

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Courtney PowellChief Operating Officer & Managing PartnerView bio

Courtney Powell is COO and Managing Partner at 500 Global, helping scale the firm globally and overseeing operations. She previously founded PublikDemand, participated in 500's accelerator, led Agent Pronto, and served as Head of Corporate Development at Keller Williams.

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Paul YooChief Financial Officer & Managing PartnerView bio

Paul Yoo is CFO and Managing Partner at 500 Global, responsible for the firm's financial strategy and functions including accounting, audit, treasury, fund finance, and corporate finance. He previously served as CFO at Wizeline and worked in audit and assurance at Arthur Andersen.

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Bedy YangManaging PartnerView bio

Bedy Yang is a Managing Partner at 500 Global and has been with the firm since 2011. Her work spans venture investing and ecosystem development, including founder programs and investor education. Before joining the firm, she worked as a management consultant and founded Brazil Innovators.

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Khailee NgManaging PartnerView bio

Khailee Ng is a Managing Partner at 500 Global and has led hundreds of investments across Southeast Asia. Before 500 Global, he founded Groupsmore, which was acquired by Groupon, and Says.com, which was acquired by Media Prima.

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Tony WangManaging PartnerView bio

Tony Wang is a Managing Partner at 500 Global with experience across early-stage investing, consumer internet, digital media, and healthcare. He previously held senior leadership roles at Google, Twitter, and Color and began his career practicing law in M&A, capital markets, and venture financings.

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Companies curated by Ovii

A selection of companies associated with 500 Global that Ovii curates for job seekers.

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