500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.3 billion in assets under management, investing in globally ambitious founders who are building fast-growing technology companies. The firm focuses on diverse sectors and geographies, leveraging its global networks and resources to unlock the potential of entrepreneurs and drive long-term value. With a track record of backing over 2,900 startups and training more than 1,000 investors, 500 Global has supported 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 160+ companies valued at over $100 million, positioning itself as a leader in the venture capital space.

always AI provides a comprehensive computer vision platform that enables enterprises to develop, deploy, and manage computer vision applications across various industries. Their solutions leverage advanced AI, analytics, and machine learning to deliver real-time insights, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance decision-making processes. With a focus on scalability and ease of use, always AI differentiates itself by offering a user-friendly platform that supports a wide range of applications, from object detection to anomaly detection. The company has established a strong market position by partnering with notable clients and demonstrating significant improvements in operational metrics, such as reducing false detections and enhancing data accuracy.

Banjo saves lives and reduces human suffering by delivering critical and life-saving information in seconds rather than minutes, hours, or days. We call this Live Time, a public-safety solution with incredibly strong protections on data and privacy. Live Time helps first responders quickly and effectively respond to emergency situations like medical emergencies, accidents, fires, natural disasters, school shootings, and missing and abducted children. Live Time has helped: - Discover accidents and alert first responders minutes before the first 911 call - Provide live information so emergency vehicles can arrive at scenes faster and ambulances can get patients to hospitals faster - Detect dangerous road conditions that will cause accidents and alert public safety agencies - Improve speed and access to intervention and treatments for people addicted to opioids and other drugs - Notify schools of emergency events nearby that could endanger children’s safety Banjo is growing and looking for talent.

There are 73 million young people in the US. Ninety percent report mental health problems, with suicide as the second leading cause of death. Blue Fever is on a mission to reverse this epidemic by helping youth find the support they've been struggling to find online. Where to start? There are 6 million teens who have persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness that, when unchecked, have contributed to 3 million who've experienced suicidal ideation. BF's north star is to support these 3 million people over the next 2 years, with our first benchmark at 1 million. We're 30% of the way there. By using the power of self-expression, empathetic AI, positive peer support, and technology with emotional relevance, we're creating a virtual community that is supportive, safe, and hyper-focused on helping others grow into their authentic selves. Blue Fever is a safe space to express your inner self and gain perspective from a judgment-free, anonymous community and emotional support companion, Blue (AI).

We organize and simplify the ordering process so restaurants and their suppliers can save time and money. The BlueCart app and website are designed to help save both restaurants and vendors time and money, without sacrificing the relationships that keep the industry running. We do this by streamlining and organizing the ordering process, so that restaurants can place orders with all their suppliers at once, and vendors can receive those orders in simple, real-time forms. Our platform allows for customized prices and terms, so that even as we eliminate the repetitive, late-night phone calls, blurry faxes, and choppy voicemails, individual sales relationships aren't sacrificed along the way. On top of all of that, we provide real-time statistics and graphs that help businesses easily analyze their spending.

FounderNest is an AI company born out of Stanford whose mission is to leverage artificial intelligence to connect founders and investors in a neutral, efficient, and transparent way.

FreeAgent is a complete CRM platform with robust work management. We help teams get everything in one place, work more collaboratively to get more done, and track and improve performance. Designed for the new world of work, remote teams thrive with complete visibility into day-to-day activity, real-time collaboration, and powerful code-free customization. By eliminating time spent searching for information and manual entry, FreeAgent empowers leaders to optimize sales, marketing, customer success, project management and more -- so every employee has workdays full of impact.

The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is the best way for merchants to simplify complex payment environments. Validated by the PCI Security Standards Council for Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) along with EMV, tokenization, contactless, and DCC capabilities, global leaders in retail, hospitality, gaming, education, healthcare, and financial services trust FreedomPay to deliver unmatched security and advanced value-added services. Since our launch in 2000, FreedomPay has been a pioneer in Next Level Commerce™, including mobile payments, cashless solutions, virtual and remote terminals, payment processing, intelligent analysis, routing of promotions, incentives, and customer relationship management services. As the industry's first transatlantic payments solution with integrations across top point-of-sale, device manufacturers, and payment processors, supported by rapid API adoption, FreedomPay is driving the future of commerce and customer interaction. With offices in Philadelphia, Las Vegas

Hello heart is the digital leader in preventive heart health. We provide members with a connected blood pressure monitor and ai-driven digital coaching app. Through human-centric design, members receive actionable insights around healthy eating, activity, and can track key heart metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol unique to each person and consistent with clinical guidelines. By building a habit of monitoring heart health, members create sustained lifestyle changes. Validated in peer-reviewed studies, hello heart members achieve significant reductions in blood pressure over a sustained period. Founded in 2013, hello heart is a member of the american heart association’s innovators’ network and trusted by leading fortune 1000 employers, national health plans and pharmacy benefit managers. Visit www.helloheart.com for more information.

Human API is a real-time health data network that gives consumers a simple way to view and share their health data from everywhere - regardless of how or where that data was collected, processed, or stored. The company provides a single, secure connection to data from 90% of US hospitals, electronic medical records, pharmacies, and labs, along with 300+ wearable devices and wellness apps. Consumers are in full control of what companies they share their health data with, and companies have one easy way to access fragmented health data sources. It was founded in 2013 and is based in San Mateo, California.

Jackpocket is the first licensed third-party lottery courier app in the U.S., providing a secure platform for users to order official state lottery tickets directly from their smartphones. The app allows users to participate in popular lottery games like Powerball and Mega Millions, check results, and join lottery pools for better odds. With over $500 million in lottery prizes won by its customers, Jackpocket is positioned as a leader in the $80 billion U.S. lottery market, driving incremental revenue for state lotteries to fund essential programs. The company is available in 19 states and continues to expand its reach.

Kitman Labs is a performance intelligence company that provides an all-in-one intelligence platform designed to optimize human achievement in sports and defense. Their platform integrates thousands of data points to create custom plans for leagues, governing bodies, clubs, and teams, enabling them to unlock optimal performance outcomes. By leveraging proprietary technology and subject matter expertise, Kitman Labs helps organizations improve player and team performance, health, and wellness through data-driven analysis. Their unique approach focuses on collaboration and a unified view of data, making it easier for clients to achieve their performance goals. With a strong emphasis on solving real-world problems, Kitman Labs positions itself as a leader in the sports analytics market, catering to elite athletes and organizations.