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AI: Shaping the Future Across Industries
AI is a global phenomenon transforming industries and redefining the future. At 500 Global, we're investing in visionary founders who are building in AI and leveraging this platform shift to innovate across sectors. By supporting these changemakers, we aim to drive advancements that will reshape industries, create long-term value, and drive uncommon outcomes.
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Showcasing AI innovators
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Pioneering and leading AI investments globally
Building on 14+ years of pioneering early-stage AI investments, we’re partnering with the next generation of founders. We believe AI innovation is not limited to Silicon Valley. This is a global platform shift with global opportunities.
320+
portfolio companies
We've been investing in AI since inception and leverage our history to identify and partner with founders with exciting potential around the world.
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countries with AI portcos
$100M+
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Investing in AI innovation and industry transformation
We note that Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries worldwide, marking a significant platform shift that reshapes businesses and consumer experiences. At 500 Global, we leverage our history of investing in innovative sectors to support founders who are not only integrating AI into various industries but also driving innovation in the AI tech stack—including infrastructure, core platforms, and tools. By backing these pioneers, we're harnessing AI's transformative power today and fueling the advancements of tomorrow.
AI as a platform shift
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We believe that AI is not just a technological trend but a foundational change akin to the mobile and cloud revolutions. It's transforming existing industries and creating new opportunities on a global scale.
Investing in the AI tech stack
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We're actively investing in the AI technology stack—including infrastructure, core platforms, and tools—to enable breakthroughs that were not possible before, fostering the next generation of AI innovations.
Partnering with visionary founders
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By backing entrepreneurs integrating AI into sectors like FinTech, SaaS, Edtech, Healthtech, and beyond we're collaborating to disrupt and enhance businesses. Together, we hope that we will be at the forefront of advancements that will redefine industries and drive global progress.
Our insights
Learn more about our perspectives and investments in AI.
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Top contributors
We understand how AI is reshaping industries and creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation. These experts share their thoughts on innovations in AI and its impact across sectors.
Tony Wang
Managing partner, 500 global
Tony is an expert in AI and venture investing. With executive experience at tech giants like Google and Twitter (now "X"), companies that have significantly impacted the AI landscape, he has helped scale businesses from inception to global operations. Tony frequently engages with experts and founders at the forefront of AI, and his insights on tech and AI developments have been featured in publications like Bloomberg, The Financial Times, and Pitchbook.
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