The story
Founded by Christine Tsai and Dave McClure in 2010.1
Private company
500 Global
Logo: 500 Startups, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
U.S. startup accelerator
500 Global (previously 500 Startups) is an early-stage venture fund and seed accelerator founded in 2010 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai. The fund admitted a first "class" of twelve startups to its incubator office in Mountain View, California in February 2011.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2010Founded1
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500 Global (previously 500 Startups) is an early-stage venture fund and seed accelerator founded in 2010 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai. The fund admitted a first "class" of twelve startups to its incubator office in Mountain View, California in February 2011.2
Leadership
Who has led 500 Global, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderChristine Tsai1
- FounderDave McClure1
Timeline
- 2010Founded Founded1
Links
- Website500.co1
- X (Twitter)x.com/500Startups1
- Wikipedia500 Global
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ21015593
Sources
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- 1Wikidata500 Global on Wikidata
- 2Wikipedia500 Global on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia Commons500 Global logo by 500 Startups, Public domain