500 Global

500 Global, established in 2010, is a global venture capital firm with over $2.4 billion in assets under management. Based in Mountain View, California, with offices worldwide, the firm invests in early-stage technology companies across 80+ countries. 500 Global focuses on markets where technology and innovation can drive long-term value and economic growth. The firm's investment portfolio spans diverse sectors such as biotech, fintech, internet, and consumer services, with a preference for companies generating at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. 500 Global offers a four-month accelerator program, providing startups with funding, mentorship, and connections to renowned investors. The firm has invested in over 2,800 companies, including 35 unicorns, and has a team of over 190 members based in 25 countries.

Clayton Bryan

Partner

Shawn Chu

Principal, Global Investment

Itali Pedroni Collini

Director 500 Startups Brazil

Nicholas Davison

Director

Amal Enan

Partner

Cecilia Ezquerro

Portfolio Director

Laila Hassan

Venture Partner

Neha Khera

Co-Founder and Partner, 500 Canada

Eunhye Kim

Investment Associate

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

René Lomelí Ojeda

Partner, 500 Latin America

Pedro Vieira Ph.D

Partner

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Yingjie Wang

Investor

Past deals in Robotics

Vision Space

Pre Seed Round in 2025
VisionSpace is a revolutionary robot management platform that use artificial intelligence and virtual sensors to provide real-time monitoring and remote control of automated devices.

iCHASE

Seed Round in 2023
iCHASE is a business focused on modernizing traditional livestock farming through a comprehensive digital ecosystem tailored to individual farms. This ecosystem employs advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision technology to monitor various aspects of poultry health, including weight, behavior, and environmental conditions in real time. By utilizing guided laser beams and electronic weighing machines, iCHASE's system allows farmers to track the physiological status of their poultry, enabling timely interventions to enhance productivity and prevent disease. This approach not only aims to improve operational efficiency but also emphasizes sustainability and responsible environmental practices within the agricultural sector.

Doyobi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Doyobi is a learning platform focused on engaging children in science and coding through interactive and enjoyable courses. By integrating videos, quizzes, and hands-on projects, Doyobi simplifies the teaching process for educators and fosters an environment where students can develop critical skills. The platform is utilized in various educational programs supported by prominent organizations, including Google and the Singapore government, and is accessible to teachers worldwide. Doyobi's curriculum encourages students to become original thinkers and instills a sense of purpose, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset. The courses align with K12 standards and incorporate design thinking and planning strategies to empower learners to create solutions addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Movel AI

Seed Round in 2020
Movel AI specializes in developing advanced autonomous navigation software for robots, utilizing a blend of sensor fusion, vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence technologies. Founded in December 2016, this robotics startup is supported by investors such as 500 Startups, SGInnovate, and Enterprise Singapore. Movel AI's solutions are designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, encompassing applications like automated guided vehicles for logistical tasks, inspection robots for identifying structural defects in buildings, and navigation systems for personal mobility devices. The company's platform aims to simplify the deployment and operation of robots, allowing hardware companies and end users to implement robotic solutions efficiently, minimizing deployment time and training requirements.

Omnitron Sensors

Seed Round in 2020
Omnitron Sensors is a developer of advanced sensor technology aimed at enhancing the safety and autonomy of self-driving cars and drones. The company specializes in silicon photonics processes to create high-performance and cost-effective sensors that are essential for safety-critical applications. By providing tools that facilitate full autonomy, Omnitron Sensors enables clients to implement reliable solutions for driverless vehicles, ensuring safe navigation in various environments.

Seeloz

Series A in 2019
At Seeloz, we harness Collaborative AI Automation (CAIA) to empower organizations across sectors with transformative, autonomous optimization solutions. Our platform integrates advanced Reinforcement Learning and Generative AI to address complex challenges, driving unprecedented value, efficiency, and sustainability in operational optimization across energy, manufacturing and beyond. Seeloz is dedicated to pioneering innovation and redefining what’s possible in intelligent decision-making for a new era of operational excellence.

Connected Robotics

Series A in 2019
Connected Robotics Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, designs and manufactures robotic arms tailored for the food service industry. Its flagship product, OctoChef, addresses the labor shortages faced by restaurants by utilizing artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to streamline cooking processes. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. By integrating intelligent robotics into kitchen operations, Connected Robotics aims to enhance the dining experience while promoting efficiency and quality in meal preparation.

Avidbots

Series B in 2019
Avidbots, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Their flagship product, NEO, uses laser mapping technology to efficiently clean and maintain large spaces in various industries, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, and warehouses. NEO operates alongside human cleaning crews, allowing them to focus on higher-value tasks while the robot handles repetitive floor scrubbing. The company's mission is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human potential.

Seeloz

Seed Round in 2018
At Seeloz, we harness Collaborative AI Automation (CAIA) to empower organizations across sectors with transformative, autonomous optimization solutions. Our platform integrates advanced Reinforcement Learning and Generative AI to address complex challenges, driving unprecedented value, efficiency, and sustainability in operational optimization across energy, manufacturing and beyond. Seeloz is dedicated to pioneering innovation and redefining what’s possible in intelligent decision-making for a new era of operational excellence.

Connected Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
Connected Robotics Inc, founded in 2014 and based in Koganei-shi, Japan, designs and manufactures robotic arms tailored for the food service industry. Its flagship product, OctoChef, addresses the labor shortages faced by restaurants by utilizing artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to streamline cooking processes. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. By integrating intelligent robotics into kitchen operations, Connected Robotics aims to enhance the dining experience while promoting efficiency and quality in meal preparation.

Strateos

Series A in 2015
Strateos specializes in automating chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis in closed-loop robotic labs, accelerating drug discovery programs for pharmaceutical partners. By combining advanced robotics, software for imaging and analytics, and remote cloud laboratories, Strateos enables more rapid and efficient discovery of new drug candidates. The company was formed through a merger of Transcriptic, which developed the first robotic cloud laboratory platform for life science research, and 3Scan, which specialized in automating tissue analysis. Strateos aims to express life science methods as data, enabling infrastructure virtualization and driving the next generation of discovery with significant time and cost efficiencies.

ZBoard

Seed Round in 2013
ZBoard is made up of mechanical engineers with a passion for skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing. They come from backgrounds in Robotics and Product Design and are trained in a wide variety of disciplines including CAD, CNC Machining, Computer Programming, and Electrical Engineering. The idea for the ZBoard came to us while brainstorming for their senior project at the University of Southern California. Tired of bikes getting stolen and having to push skateboards up hills and over Los Angeles’ notoriously uneven streets, their goal was clear: design a device that is faster and easier to ride than a skateboard, and more fun and portable than a bike.
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