500 FinTech

500 FinTech is filed under the name of 500 Global, a venture capital firm that invests in founders with international ambitions. Its focus is fast-growing technology companies, with attention on the United States and other global markets. The firm says it has team members on the ground in more than 20 countries.

Products and services

• Venture investment: backs early-stage technology startups across many sectors and regions.
• Flagship strategy: its main investment programme for globally minded founders.
• Accelerator programmes: including a flagship accelerator and a regional one run in Alberta.
• Education and networking: the firm says it makes venture education and resources available to regions it sees as under-served.
• VC Unlocked: a programme aimed at investors, with a Silicon Valley edition.

Clients

Founders building technology companies, and investors who want exposure to emerging ecosystems. The site lists regional groupings for Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, Eurasia, Southeast Asia and East Asia.

Key facts

• Formerly: 500 Startups
• Reach: community of entrepreneurs, investors and mentors in more than 80 countries, as stated
• Track record: more than 2,600 startups backed, according to its earlier profile