Acceleratorby 500 Global

500 Global Flagship Accelerator

$150K for 6%, growth-focused, with one of the largest global seed portfolios.

Invests

$150K

Takes

Length

4 months

Where

San Francisco

The deal

$150,000 for 6% (with a $37,500 program fee deducted, so $112,500 net cash).

500's flagship program in San Francisco (plus regional programs across Asia, MENA and LatAm) focuses on post-MVP companies with early traction and runs a growth-marketing-heavy curriculum. Over 3,000 portfolio companies worldwide.

Invests: $150K
Takes: 6%
Length: 4 months
Format: Hybrid
Based in: San Francisco, US
Runs in: San Francisco, Singapore, Riyadh, Mexico City, Seoul
Stage: Post-MVP with early traction
Focus: Software, AI, fintech, marketplaces
Cohorts: Several batches a year across regions
Acceptance: ~2%
Perks: $500K+ in partner perks

Notable alumni and portfolio

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Terms as published by the program; verified October 2026. Programs change their deal every year, the apply page is the source of truth.

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