500 Startups is a global venture capital firm with a network of startup programs headquartered in Silicon Valley with over $454M in committed capital across 4 main funds and 15 thematic funds. They have invested in 2,200+ technology startups globally since its inception in 2010 including Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), Credit Karma, SendGrid, Grab, GitLab, Bukalapak, Canva, Udemy, TalkDesk, Intercom, Ipsy, MakerBot (acquired by SSYS), Wildfire (acquired by GOOG), and Viki (acquired by Rakuten). 500 Startups support startups via their Seed Accelerator Programs which emphasize digital marketing, customer acquisition, lean startup practices, and fundraising for pre-Seed companies. It 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. The team of 150 people based in 20 countries manage venture investments across 74 countries and speak over 25 languages. In addition to investments, they are passionate about helping build viable startup ecosystems around the world and run educational programs, events and conferences, and partnerships globally. Their investment team and mentor network has operational experience at companies such as PayPal, Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Yahoo, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Apple.

alwaysAI provides developers a simple and easy-to-use platform for building and deploying deep learning computer vision applications on embedded devices. We provide pre-trained models, a development virtual machine and simple APIs to help you quickly enable core CV services like object detection, classification, tracking, counting and facial recognition.

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, 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 to 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 talented and passionate individuals to join the team. To discuss career opportunities, contact us at http://ban.jo/careers/.

Blue Fever is an empathetic AI that guides young women to great online experiences and recommends what they need next on their emotional journey. Our first product was a digital big sis "Blue" who text messaged with young women to curate the Internet based on mood and emotion. Soon, we will be expanding our services to an app that will enable our community of users to safely create and experience supportive moments with each other. Like search gave us topical relevance, BF will provide emotional relevance online for the next generation.

BlueCart is a web and mobile platform built to streamline and modernize the wholesale procurement process for buyers and sellers. It offers online and mobile ordering to new and existing customers while boosting sales with the BlueCart marketplace tools. BlueCart was formerly known as Improvonia and is launched in July 2014.

Caffeine is a new kind of broadcast company focused on the creation and distribution of live, interactive content. Our social broadcasting platform makes it simple for people to create their own shows and watch new interactive content with friends. We feature content at the intersection of gaming, sports, and entertainment from partners like FOX Sports, ESPN, BIG EAST Digital Network, DreamHack, Riot Games, and top entertainers, athletes, and gamers. Caffeine has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, hate speech and racism. Find Caffeine in the App Store and Google Play. Learn more at www.caffeine.tv.

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. The most prominent founders and investors worldwide are already using our product and trusting our proprietary technology on a daily basis. Co-founded by Stanford, Wharton, and Columbia grads, FounderNest is based in California and Madrid and is backed by top Silicon Valley investors who have also invested in Paypal, Waze, Palantir, Square or Pinterest.

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.

FreedomPay is a complete white-label commerce platform that provides cashless solutions for clients and operators looking for a flexible cashless program that can be customized to fit their needs. Validated by the PCI Security Standards Council for P2PE along with EMV, NFC, and DCC capabilities, global companies in retail, hospitality, gaming, education, healthcare, and financial services trust FreedomPay to deliver security and advanced value-added services. Founded by Tom Durovsik in 2000, the cashless payment solution provider improves cafe speed, convenience, and delivers guest, loyalty, and online purchasing options.

Hello Heart is a best in class solution that empowers people to understand and improve their heart health - the #1 cost factor for employers. The program is clinically based and targets people with high blood pressure. Each of our users receives a wireless blood pressure monitor and real-time personalized tips on their smartphone. It is easy to use and helps participants improve their heart health in a fun and engaging way.

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 officially licensed third-party app in the U.S. that offers players a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, such as Powerball and Mega Millions. By helping today’s players participate in the lottery from the convenience of their smartphones, Jackpocket also helps state lotteries drive incremental revenue to fund essential state programs in education, veterans services, the environment, and more. Jackpocket's mission is to create a more convenient, fun, and responsible way to play the lottery. By being the first company to automatically lock a customer's account to their ticket serial number, Jackpocket makes the lottery even more secure. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C.—and is expanding to many new markets.