500 Startups

Global venture capital seed fund and startup accelerator focused on early-stage technology companies around the world.

2500+
Portfolio Companies
$100B+
Total Valuation
30-50
Batch Size
4 months
Program Length

Program Details

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Investment Terms

$150K for 6%

Standard terms for all accepted startups

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Program Duration

4 months

Intensive mentorship and development

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Location

San Francisco & Global

Primary program locations

Investment Focus Areas

Consumer Internet
E-commerce
Financial Services
Mobile
SaaS
Marketplaces

Notable Success Stories

Canva

$40B

Design platform

GitLab

$13B

DevOps platform

Twilio

$55B

Communications platform

Credit Karma

$7B

Personal finance platform (acquired)

How to Apply to 500 Startups

📝 Application Requirements

  • • Complete online application form
  • • Team and founder information
  • • Product demo or prototype
  • • Market analysis and business plan
  • • Financial projections and metrics

⏱️ Selection Process

  • • Initial application review (2-3 weeks)
  • • Video interview round
  • • Partner interview sessions
  • • Final selection and offer
  • • Program begins following month

📅 Key Dates

  • • Application deadline: Rolling applications
  • • Application deadline: Batch-specific
  • • Interview rounds: Following 4 weeks
  • • Selection notification: 8 weeks post-deadline
  • • Program kickoff: Next available batch

What 500 Startups Provides

💰 Funding & Resources:

  • •Initial seed funding as specified in program terms
  • •Access to follow-on funding opportunities
  • •Office space and co-working facilities
  • •Legal, accounting, and business services
  • •Technology credits and software discounts

🚀 Mentorship & Network:

  • •World-class mentor network and advisors
  • •Access to successful alumni network
  • •Weekly educational workshops and talks
  • •Demo day presentation to investors
  • •Ongoing support after graduation

Apply to 500 Startups

Join 2500+ successful startups that have graduated from 500 Startups. Get the funding, mentorship, and network you need to build a world-changing company.