500 Global(formerly 500 Startups)
Investment Thesis
500 Global: A Premier Catalyst in Africa's Startup Surge Specializing in Seed and Debt Financing, 500 Global empowers African startups like Classera, Grinta, and ThankUCash. Their hands-on approach fuels innovation across the continent, setting them apart as a catalyst for growth.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 81 verified portfolio companies.
Koolboks
Koolboks develops non-electric refrigeration systems and provides affordable cold storage options to companies all throughout Africa.
intella
intella is a visibility and insights provider that delivers intelligence to businesses in real time.
Stakpak
AI-powered DevOps agents for building and operating production software.
Efreshli
Efreshli is a technology-enabled furniture design and shopping solution for customers in Egypt to shop for their homes, from their home
Rabbit Mobility
Rabbit Mobility is a micro-mobility platform offering rides and day rentals via electric vehicles such as scooters, bikes and other light vehicles.
Cadana
Cadana is a leading technology company that provides payroll services for fast-growing businesses.
500 Global: quick facts
- Which startups has 500 Global invested in?
- 500 Global has backed at least 81 African startups, including Koolboks, intella, Stakpak, Efreshli, Rabbit Mobility and 76 others.
- What stages does 500 Global invest in?
- 500 Global invests at the Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B, Series C and Pre-Series A stages.
- Which sectors does 500 Global invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Financial Services, FinTech, E-Commerce, SaaS, Marketplace and Retail.
