Since our first investment in 2012, we have worked alongside public and private partners to strengthen local innovation capacity, including the launch of a regional partnership in 2020 with the Bank of Georgia and Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency. Today, through our funds and accelerator programs, we support 70+ regionally headquartered companies—reflecting a sustained commitment to pairing capital with institutional collaboration and ecosystem development that endures beyond individual investments.
500 Global supports a portfolio of 70+ startups across Eurasia, working with founders to address regional digital transformation priorities—from supply chain modernization and cybersecurity to education, infrastructure, and AI adoption.
Our local teams and regional partnerships enable us to support founders addressing critical digital transformation priorities across Eurasia—from AI adoption and enterprise modernization to infrastructure and cybersecurity. By combining local insight with a global network of capital, operators, and institutions, we help translate innovation into scalable, internationally competitive solutions.
70+
Companies have raised a subsequent round since initial investment.
500 Global is more than a venture investor in Eurasia — we are a long-term partner to founders, institutions, and public-sector leaders shaping a fast-emerging technology ecosystem. Since our first investment in the region in 2012, we have supported companies from early development through scale, working alongside founders to build globally competitive businesses while strengthening the foundations of the regional innovation economy.
Through our investment funds, accelerator programs, and advisory work, we collaborate closely with regional institutions to bridge local innovation with global opportunity. In partnership with Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) and Bank of Georgia, we support founders through structured programs that build talent and advance regional digital transformation priorities—from supply chain modernization and cybersecurity to education, healthcare, and AI adoption.
Beyond the region, we ensure Eurasian founders are connected to global markets through curated networking events and portfolio showcases at leading international technology conferences, including Web Summit in Lisbon and SLUSH. These initiatives help founders build visibility, partnerships, and traction beyond their home markets—reinforcing Eurasia’s position as a globally connected innovation hub.
What countries are included in Eurasia?
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia (the Czech Republic), Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan (the Kyrgyz Republic), Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia,Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia (the Czech Republic), Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan (the Kyrgyz Republic), Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia,Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
500 Global invests in its first portfolio company based in Eurasia, through our Global Fund.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Launched our first program in the region, 500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Launched our second program in the region Georgia Startup Academy.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Founder Program
The partnership advances national digital transformation priorities while reinforcing regional innovation capacity. By aligning public and private stakeholders, it lays the foundation for sustained entrepreneurship-led economic development.
In partnership with Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) and Bank of Georgia, 500 Global has supported the development of Georgia as a regional innovation hub positioned at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This collaboration extends beyond advancing national digital transformation priorities—such as AI adoption, talent development, and enterprise modernization—to strengthening the broader Eurasian innovation ecosystem. By combining public-sector leadership, financial institutions, and venture expertise, the partnership has created durable pathways for founders to access capital, markets, and global networks. Through structured accelerator programs, international Demo Days, investor engagement, and global ecosystem connectivity, the initiative contributes to sustainable, long-term economic growth while reinforcing the region’s role as a bridge between emerging and established innovation markets.
The 500 Global in Eurasia Accelerator is a regional investment and acceleration program operated by 500 Global in partnership with Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) and Bank of Georgia. Designed for early-stage technology companies across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, the program provides structured mentorship, growth-focused programming, and access to global investor networks to support scalable growth and strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem.
A year-long program designed to develop investable early-stage companies in Georgia by supporting founders through the initial stages of venture creation. The program delivers structured mentorship, technical and commercial training, and access to non-dilutive grant funding to facilitate MVP development and market entry.
Ingenuity isn’t the challenge. Across emerging markets, local innovators are building essential infrastructure to solve pressing issues—from food insecurity and logistics to financial inclusion and healthcare access. 500 Global has been investing in innovations solving national development goals like food security, financial inclusion and education since 2010.
Praktika.ai
TASS Vision
Katalist
Porte Tech
Lagos, Nigeria
Praktika.ai is an AI-driven language learning platform using personalized AI avatars to deliver immersive, interactive education experiences. Since completing the accelerator, the company has raised significant follow-on capital, including a $35.5M Series A led by Blossom Capital, with participation from top-tier global investors.
The platform has scaled rapidly to 1M+ monthly active users across 100+ countries, is generating revenue, and maintains strong user ratings. Praktika.ai’s trajectory reflects its evolution from an early accelerator company into a fast-growing leader in generative AI-powered edtech.
Through international Demo Days and curated portfolio showcases, we help founders engage directly with global investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem leaders beyond their individual markets. We further strengthen these pathways by actively participating in leading regional and international technology forums—including SLUSH, Web Summit, IT Arena, TechChill, Latitude59, How to Web, and Startup House Riga among others. By embedding regional founders within these global innovation networks, we support market access, cross-border collaboration, and long-term integration into international value chains—reinforcing the region’s position as a globally connected and competitive innovation ecosystem.
500 Global spreads its wings across the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, via Tbilisi
As a newly appointed partner for 500 Global, Vieira will oversee the program, based out of Tblisi, Georgia, which plans to accelerate upwards of 100 pre-seed to seed-stage companies from countries in the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Baltics, with pre-seed investments starting at US$100,000.
Through our program in Georgia, he will lead investments into pre-seed and seed stage companies in the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Baltics.
Learn more about the first international accelerator in the country, in partnership with two key drivers of the local startup ecosystem, Georgia’s Innovation & Technology Agency and Bank of Georgia.
Demo Day
SLUSH 2024
500 Global in Egypt: BAM
500 Global is more than a venture investor in Eurasia — we are a long-term partner to founders, institutions, and public-sector leaders shaping a fast-emerging technology ecosystem. Since our first investment in the region in 2012, we have supported companies from early development through scale, working alongside founders to build globally competitive businesses while strengthening the foundations of the regional innovation economy.
Through our investment funds, accelerator programs, and advisory work, we collaborate closely with regional institutions to bridge local innovation with global opportunity. In partnership with Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA) and Bank of Georgia, we support founders through structured programs that build talent and advance regional digital transformation priorities—from supply chain modernization and cybersecurity to education, healthcare, and AI adoption.
Beyond the region, we ensure Eurasian founders are connected to global markets through curated networking events and portfolio showcases at leading international technology conferences, including Web Summit in Lisbon and SLUSH. These initiatives help founders build visibility, partnerships, and traction beyond their home markets—reinforcing Eurasia’s position as a globally connected innovation hub.
What countries are included in Eurasia?
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia (the Czech Republic), Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan (the Kyrgyz Republic), Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia,Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
500 Global’s first investment in Africa.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Launched our first program in the region, 500 Global Accelerator Program in Eurasia
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Launched our first fund in the region.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Launched Georgia Startup Academy.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Launched Georgia Startup Academy.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
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