Description

• Continuous Application: There are no "batch" deadlines; you can apply at any time via the 500 Global Application Portal.
• Focus: They look for "early-stage, high-growth startups" with a focus on product-market fit and growth scaling.

Eligibility

• Stage: Must have a Minimum Viable Product Built and some level of Paying Customers or active users (traction).
• Sector: Sector-agnostic, though they have a strong history in B2B, B2C, Fintech, and SaaS.
• Geography: Global. They accept startups from any country.
• Requirement: Must be willing to participate in-person in San Francisco for portions of the program.

Process

1. Application Review: Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.
2. Interviews: Multiple rounds of interviews focusing on the team, product, and growth metrics.
3. The Program: A 4-month intensive curriculum focused on "growth hacking," marketing, and scaling.
4. Demo Day: A private event where founders pitch to hundreds of pre-screened investors.

What an Applicant can Obtain

• Investment: A standard investment check.
• Growth Playbook: Hands-on training from "Growth Mentors" to scale user acquisition.
• Global Network: Access to over 5,000 founders and 1,000+ mentors globally.
• Perks: Over $500,000 in discounts from partners like AWS, Google, and Stripe.