500 Kobe
Overview
500 Kobe is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups in the Asia-Pacific region. The firm operates a pre-accelerator program designed to provide entrepreneurial advice and growth hacking techniques to emerging companies. This six-week program aims to boost both Japanese and international entrepreneurial presence in Kobe. The program accepts startups in various sectors, including Service Online Technology, Data, FinTech, Platform, FoodTech, Artificial Intelligence, AgriTech, and HealthTech. It is open to companies at different stages, from Seed to Series B, and has a history of supporting startups from countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Latvia. 500 Kobe is a subsidiary of 500 Global, a venture capital firm with over $2.3 billion in assets under management, investing in globally ambitious founders building fast-growing technology companies. The firm has backed over 35 companies valued at $1 billion or more and over 160 companies valued at more than $100 million. 500 Global's global strategy is anchored in Silicon Valley, where it invests in early-stage technology companies and maintains deep connectivity to one of the world's most mature venture ecosystems. This base enables the firm to transfer knowledge, networks, and best practices across regions.
Investment Focus
- Startups in Seed to Series B stages
- Companies in Service Online Technology, Data, FinTech, Platform, FoodTech, Artificial Intelligence, AgriTech, and HealthTech sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does 500 Kobe invest in?
500 Kobe invests in Technology, HealthTech, FoodTech, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence and AgriTech, and is based in California, United States. 500 Kobe is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does 500 Kobe invest at?
500 Kobe backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B.
Which regions does 500 Kobe invest in?
500 Kobe invests across United States, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Latvia.
What companies has 500 Kobe invested in?
500 Kobe's portfolio includes Monnai, Vennre and Adsmom.
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