As an Analyst, contribute to deal execution and develop insights that guide strategic decisions while collaborating closely with experienced investors in venture capital.
🌍 About 500 Global
500 Global is a venture capital firm on a mission to uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.
We’ve backed 2,800+ companies across 80+ countries, helping founders build iconic businesses that make a real impact. From early-stage accelerators to growth investments, we’re all about finding and fueling exceptional founders who are shaping the future.
At 500, you’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and deeply connected to the global startup ecosystem. We move fast, think big, and believe in empowering bold thinkers to make things happen.
🚀 About the Role
If you live and breathe startups, thrive on data, and get energized connecting the dots between trends, numbers, and next-generation founders, this is your launchpad.
As an Analyst on the Global Investment Team, you’ll play a key role in how 500 Global discovers, evaluates, and supports the companies shaping the future.
You’ll work closely with experienced investors, contribute to deal execution, and develop insights that inform strategic decisions, all while learning the art and science of venture capital from the inside.
We love having our team together in Palo Alto, where collaboration and creativity thrive.
💡 What You’ll Do
Identify and evaluate promising startups across markets and sectors.
Support deal execution by building financial models, assessing business plans, and preparing investment memos.
Research emerging industries, map ecosystems, analyze competitive landscapes, and identify investment themes.
Help portfolio companies thrive by monitoring performance, tracking KPIs, and surfacing actionable insights.
Make data matter by building dashboards, automating reporting, and collaborating with Data and IT teams to improve analytics systems.
Strengthen connections by maintaining databases of startups, co-investors, and follow-on investors.
🎯 What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
2+ years of experience in a high-growth startup, consulting, strategy, or finance role.
Advanced proficiency in Salesforce and comfort turning data into insights.
A curious, analytical, and entrepreneurial mindset that spots trends before others do.
A bias for action, with a proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
High integrity and discretion with the ability to handle confidential information.
A team-first attitude and humility make you an outstanding culture fit.
🌟 Bonus Points
You love startup ecosystems and can talk for hours about emerging trends.
You enjoy building tools or systems that make teams smarter and faster.
You thrive in dynamic environments where energy, creativity, and collaboration meet, especially in person.
💫 Why 500 Global
Work alongside passionate investors and entrepreneurs shaping the future of innovation.
Learn venture capital from the inside and build deep insight into global startup trends.
Be part of a global team that values curiosity, integrity, and impact.
500 Global is an early-stage venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale and build thriving global ecosystems. It is one of the most active early-stage venture capital firms in the world.Since its inception in Silicon Valley in 2010, 500 Global has invested in over 2,400 companies via its 5 global funds and 17 thematic funds dedicated to either specific geographic markets or verticals. Its 100+ team members are located in 20 countries around the world to support the 500 Global portfolio of investments which spans more than 75 countries.Notable investments in the 500 portfolio include Credit Karma, Twilio, Canva, Grab, Bukalapak, The RealReal, Talkdesk, Knotel, Udemy, and Ipsy.Beyond providing seed capital, 500 supports startups via its Accelerator Programs which emphasize digital marketing, customer acquisition, lean startup practices, and fundraising. 500 Global further contributes to the development of innovation ecosystems by supporting startups and investors through educational programs, events, conferences and partnerships with corporations and governments around the world.
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