500 Startups key facts (as of )
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | Wikipedia, October 2, 2026 |
| Type | Accelerator | Value Add VC classification |
| Funds tracked | 3 | Funds table on this page (each fund cites its source) |
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3| Fund | Vintage | Size | Strategy | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Startups Fund III | 2015 | $85M | Flagship | As of 2015Value Add VC funds tracker |
| 500 Startups Fund II | 2013 | $44M | Flagship | As of 2013Value Add VC funds tracker |
| 500 Startups Fund I | 2011 | $29M | Flagship | As of 2011Value Add VC funds tracker |
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- Sep 7, 2026August Venture Funding Hit $42B, Up 122%Global venture investors deployed $42 billion across more than 1,500 startups in August 2026 -- more than double August 2025, but a quarter below July's $56 billion.→
- Sep 3, 2026August VC Funding Jumped 122% From a Year AgoGlobal venture funding hit $42 billion across more than 1,500 startups in August, up 122% year over year but down 25% from July, with seven companies closing billion-dollar rounds led by Databricks at a $190 billion valuation.→
500 Startups FAQ
When was 500 Startups founded?
500 Startups was founded in 2010, according to Wikipedia.
How large are 500 Startups' funds?
500 Startups funds Value Add tracks include 500 Startups Fund III ($85M, 2015); 500 Startups Fund II ($44M, 2013); 500 Startups Fund I ($29M, 2011), out of 3 500 Startups funds tracked in total.
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