500 Global
Clayton Bryan is a seasoned professional in the venture capital and entrepreneurial sectors, currently serving as a Partner and Head of Global Accelerator Fund at 500 Global since February 2016, along with a role as a Venture Partner. Additionally, Clayton is a Member of the Board of Directors for ICA Fund and an Executive Advisory Board Member at the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute. Previous experience includes co-founding Transparent Collective and serving as a Partner at Dorm Room Fund and Airtime, along with leadership roles at NewMe Accelerator, Payvment, and Howcast. Clayton holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BA in Political Economy of Industrial Societies from the University of California, Berkeley.
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500 Startups is a 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 venture capital firms in the world. Since its inception in Silicon Valley, 500 Startups has invested in over 2,300 companies via its 5 global funds and 15 thematic funds dedicated to either specific geographic markets or verticals. Its 100+ team members are located in 20 countries around the world in order to support the 500 Startups 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 their Seed Accelerator Programs which emphasize digital marketing, customer acquisition, lean startup practices, and fundraising for pre-Seed companies. 500 Startups 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.