# 500 Global Flagship Accelerator

> Early-stage accelerator by 500 Global offering $150,000 for 6% SAFE (plus fees).

- **Organizer:** 500 Global
- **Category:** accelerator
- **Region:** Global
- **Country:** United States
- **Votes:** 22
- **Apply:** [https://flagship.aplica.500.co](https://flagship.aplica.500.co)
- **Page:** https://fellows.best/opportunity/500-global-flagship-2025
- **Markdown:** https://fellows.best/opportunity/500-global-flagship-2025.md

**Deadline:** Closed (2025-10-11)

**Funding:** 150000 USD (equity-based), 6% equity

**Duration:** 4 months

**Tags:** equity-based, accelerator, tech, mentorship, global, pre-seed

## About

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) runs the flagship accelerator in Palo Alto focused on early-stage tech startups. The program invests $150,000 for 6% equity via a SAFE, plus a $37,500 program fee. The 4-month program includes mentorship, workshops, and Demo Day. Batch 36 starts Q1 2025 (deadline Oct 11, 2025). The accelerator emphasizes global market reach, with 30–40% of participants coming from outside the US.

## What you'll get

- $150,000 seed investment (SAFE) for 6% equity
- 4-month accelerator program with mentorship
- Access to 500 Global's investor network and resources
- Promotion to global markets (significant international cohort)

## Eligibility

Pre-seed to early-seed tech startups worldwide with a working product; teams must commit to the full 4-month in-person program in Palo Alto.

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