500 Global has been investing in MENA founders since 2012. We review more deals than just about anyone, which gives us a comprehensive view of markets and trends worldwide.
We invest across the Middle East and Africa.
500 Global made its first investment in MENA in 2012. Back then, few U.S. venture investors made their way to the region, but we recognized its potential and after making more than 30 investments in the region, launched our first MENA-dedicated fund, Falcons I, in 2017.
Since then, 500 has cemented its position as one of the most active early stage investors in the Middle East. We have almost fully deployed the Falcons I fund, investing in more than 175 innovative startups. Nearly 100 founders have gone through our accelerator programs and our investments have helped these founders create countless jobs, and aided in advancing the region’s agenda to diversify economies, capitalize on technology and encourage investment in entrepreneurship.
our portfolio
Investing in MENA since 2012
500 Global has been investing in MENA founders since 2012. We review more deals than just about anyone, which gives us a comprehensive view of markets and trends worldwide.
Accelerator
We bring startups to the next level.
500 Global started as an accelerator in the heart of Silicon Valley, and our MENA accelerator is a 14-week program tailored for startups from the MENA region.
500 Insights
We’ve collected insights and stories from some of our top performing startups, partners, and mentors in the 500 Global ecosystem. Whether you are a founder looking to learn the latest in growth hacking and get our latest updates and announcements or a fellow investor looking to find what is the latest in early-stage investing, you’ll find the best insights on our blog.
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