500 Global overview
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500 Global launches new MENA tech-focused fund
The fund is backed by 'prominent Saudi institutional investors,' public investment fund Jada Fund of Funds, Saudi Venture Capital and Sanabil Investments.
500 Global promotes Dieng to partner
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Dieng is focused on the venture firm's Africa regional strategy.
Getting personal with Christine Tsai
The CEO of 500 Global tells us about what's unusual in her home, her childhood dream of becoming a principal ballet dancer and the importance of doing 'the scary thing.'
500 Global leads C$8m round for HR tech startup Alongside
Moncton, New Brunswick-based Alongside, a human resources technology startup, has collected C$8 million in growth financing.
500 Startups rebrands as it wraps up fifth fund
The firm raises $140m for its largest fund to date as it expands its strategy beyond accelerator and seed investments.
500 Startups promotes Bryan to partner
500 Startups has promoted Clayton Bryan to partner, according to a spokesperson for the early-stage venture firm.
500 Global contact information
Offices
400 Hamilton Ave,, Palo Alto, 94301, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Paul E. Yoo | Job titleChief Financial Officer and Managing Partner | LocationPalo Alto, United States | Email  --------- |
| Ms. Courtney Powell | Job titleChief Operating Officer and Managing Partner | LocationPalo Alto, United States | Email ---------- |
| Ms. Christine Tsai | Job titleChief Executive Officer and Founding Partner | LocationPalo Alto, United States | Email ----------- |
| Mr. Amjad Ahmad | Job titleManaging Partner and Emerging Markets Advisor | LocationPalo Alto, United States | Email ---------- |
500 Global fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 1
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
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Manager ----- | Commitment dateJul 2023 | Commitment size- | |
500 Global funds managed
Funds in market: 5
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Fund size -------- | Open dateJul 2026 | Strategy ----------- | |
Fund size --------- | Open dateDec 2023 | Strategy ----- | |
Fund size ----- | Open dateOct 2023 | Strategy ---------- | |
Closed funds: 31
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