... countries and regions, including Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, to access a global network of experts and investors. 500 Global Venture Fund Formerly known as 500 Startups, the 500 Global fund manages assets of over $1.8 billion and invests in startups around the world. The fund supports companies operating in sectors such as technology, healthcare, fintech, and artificial intelligence. Key Programs of 500 Startups Acceleration Program The main acceleration program of 500 Startups is conducted ...

... out what venture investments are, how to choose a promising project, avoid mistakes and really make money on innovations. A detailed guide for entrepreneurs and investors. Venture Capital: A Guide for Investors and Entrepreneurs Introduction: Why Invest in Startups and What Are Venture Capital Investments Venture capital investments are investments in young, promising companies (startups) at early stages of development in exchange for a share in the business. The word "venture" is translated from ...

... increasing the funnel of potential unicorns. Corporate Investors. Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)—investment divisions of large corporations—have become significant players. Tech giants (Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Alibaba, Samsung, etc.) regularly invest in startups, acquiring minority stakes. This is mutually beneficial: startups receive funds and resources, while corporations gain access to innovations. In 2022–2023, amid a downturn in traditional VC, the share of corporate venture capital grew—corporate ...

... worth hundreds of millions of dollars, while specialized funds focused on specific niches are also appearing. For example, the German company Auxxo raised €26 million for its Female Catalyst Fund II (with support from the European Investment Fund) to invest in startups with female founders. The emergence of such niche initiatives reflects the venture community's desire to find new growth points. Despite a more stringent selection of projects and increased attention to the sustainability of business models, ...

... After a lull in recent years, the venture market is showing a confident revival. Preliminary results for the first half of 2025 indicate that global venture funding has reached its highest level since early 2022. In the second quarter of 2025, global investments in startups amounted to approximately $91 billion, an 11% increase from the previous year. While still far from the peak levels of 2021, the current growth signals a gradual return of private capital to the startup market. The market's growth is unevenly ...