Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • Online Social |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $50,000 - $100,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $75,000 |
Assets Under Management | $33,000,000 |
500 Falcons is an investment fund under the 500 Global umbrella that specifically targets the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Since 2012, they have actively invested in promising founders from the MENA region, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of market trends and opportunities worldwide. They have a history of reviewing a wide array of deals, giving them a broad perspective on the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their investment strategy is focused on software, including web marketplaces and SaaS, FinTech and financial services, hardware and manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, IoT and wearables, as well as online social sectors. The fund provides capital mainly in the Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, and Series A stages, with an investment range from $50,000 to $100,000 and a sweet spot of approximately $75,000. Their assets under management amount to $33,000,000. 500 Falcons' impact in the region is significant, having launched their first MENA-dedicated fund, Falcons I, in 2017 and deploying it to invest in over 175 innovative startups. Moreover, nearly 100 founders have accelerated their growth via their programs and their investments have contributed to job creation while advancing the region's agenda to diversify economies and promote technology and entrepreneurship. Alongside direct investments, 500 Falcons also runs a 14-week MENA accelerator program designed to elevate startups to the next level. In addition, they offer a platform for insights and stories from top-performing startups, partners, and mentors within the 500 Global ecosystem. The insights aim to educate both founders and investors about growth hacking, latest updates, and trends in early-stage investing.