500 Global

500 Global is a US-headquartered venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Dave McClure and Christine Tsai, who remains CEO today, managing $2.3 billion in AUM (as of April 2025) and reporting more than 3,000 startups backed worldwide, including 35+ unicorns and 160+ companies valued above $100M. The firm runs a dedicated MENA practice out of Dubai and Cairo, led by Managing Partner Amjad Ahmad, alongside venture-education programs that have trained 1,400+ regional investors. Beyond capital, 500 Global emphasizes a "talent lives everywhere" thesis, pairing checks with mentorship and network access for founders in emerging ecosystems.

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