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Stages:

• Seed

 

Industries:

Communications & Networking

Education & Training

Financial Services

Software & Internet

 

Description:

500 Startups provides early-stage companies with funding of up to $250K via seed investments, a startup accelerator program, and unique events like SmashSummit and GeeksOnaPlane. The group has over 160 experienced startup mentors around the world, a state-of-the-art 10,000 sq ft working space in the heart of Silicon Valley, and a vibrant community of startup founders. Selected areas of interest include financial services & e-commerce, search/social/mobile platforms, personal & business productivity, education & language, family & healthcare, and web infrastructure. 500 Startups closed a $44.1 million second fund (October of 2013) that will focus on backing seed and accelerator companies. The new fund is a 50% boost from the firm's $29.4 million first fund. 500 Startup will invest about 75% of this fund's money domestically and 25% abroad. 500 Startups invests $125k in exchange for 5%. 500 Startups charges a $25k fee for participation in the Accelerator Program. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. The firm's portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million.

 

Funds:

Fund Name	Amount	Date
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